DIFFERENT CLASSES OF DRIVING LICENSE IN SINGAPORE:
In Singapore, you are only allowed to drive or ride certain types of motor vehicles that correspond to the class of driving licence you possess:
| CLASS | TYPE OF VEHICHLE |
|---|---|
| Class 2B |
(a) Motorcycles not exceeding 200cc; and (b) Electric motorcycles not exceeding 15kW |
| Class 2A |
(a) Motorcycles between 201cc and 400cc; and (b) Electric motorcycles between 15.1kW and 25kW |
| Class 2 |
(a) Motorcycles exceeding 400cc; and (b) Electric motorcycles exceeding 25kW |
| Class 3CA |
Except for Light Goods Vehicles, Mini Vans, and Small Buses; (a) Motor cars of unladen weight not exceeding 3,000kg with not more than 7 passengers, excluding the driver; and (b) Motor tractors and other motor vehicles without clutch pedals of unladen weight not exceeding 2,500kg. |
| Class 3A |
(a) Motor cars without clutch pedals of unladen weight not exceeding 3,000kg with not more than 7 passengers, excluding the driver; (b) Motor tractors and other motor vehicles without clutch pedals of unladen weight not exceeding 2,500kg; and (c) Ambulances and Medical transport vehicles without clutch pedals of unladen weight not exceeding 3,000kg with not more than 7 passengers, excluding the driver |
| Class 3C |
Except for Light Goods Vehicles, Mini Vans, and Small Buses; (a) Motor cars of unladen weight not exceeding 3,000kg with not more than 7 passengers, excluding the driver; and (b) Motor tractors and other motor vehicles of unladen weight not exceeding 2,500kg |
| Class 3 |
(a) Motor cars of unladen weight not exceeding 3,000kg with not more than 7 passengers, excluding the driver; (b) Motor tractors and other motor vehicles of unladen weight not exceeding 2,500kg; and (c) Ambulances and Medical transport vehicles of unladen weight not exceeding 3,000kg with not more than 7 passengers, excluding the driver |
| Class 4A |
Omnibus |
| Class 4 |
Heavy motor vehicles of unladen weight exceeding 2,500kg which are constructed to carry load or passengers |
| Class 5 |
Heavy motor vehicles not constructed to carry any load and the unladen weight exceeds 7,250kg |
ELIGIBILITY TO DRIVE IN SINGAPORE:
| PERSON DRIVING | TYPE OF DRIVING LICENSE |
|---|---|
| Singaporean/Singapore PR | Valid Singapore Driving License |
| Foreigner who has a valid residence pass issued ≥ 12 months | Valid Singapore Driving License |
| Foreigner who has a valid residence pass issued < 12 months | Valid International Driving License (Will have to convert to a Singapore Driving License before the 12 months are up) |
| Work Permit/S Pass Holder employed as Driver | Valid Foreign Driving Licence for not more than 6 months from the date of issuance of your work pass. To have a valid Singapore Driving Licence after 6 months from the date of issuance of your work pass |
CONVERTING OF FOREIGN DRIVING LICENSE
The below is applicale for the following drivers:
- 1) Singaporean/PR who has returned within 3 months.
- 2) Foreginers who has been residing in Singapore for more than 12 months from the 1st issuance of their residence pass.
- 1 Bukit Batok Driving Centre Ltd
- ComfortDelGro Driving Centre
- Singapore Safety Driving Centre
- 2 Original and a photocopy of your passport and NRIC/entry permit/valid Singapore pass
- Original and a photocopy of a valid foreign driving license
A fee of $50 (payable by Cashcard or NETS only).
One recent matte passport-sized colour photograph with white background, eyes looking straight and both ears and eyebrows visible in the photograph.
No headgear should be worn unless normally worn for religious purposes.
Spectacles or glasses worn should not be tinted.
Note:
Successful applicants will receive their physical license via registered mail.
For more detailed procedure, you may refer to https://www.police.gov.sg/Advisories/Traffic/Traffic-Matters
SINGAPORE DIGITAL DRIVING LICENSE ON SINGPASS APP
Effective 7 March 2022, the digital Driving License (Digital DL) is available via Singpass app and will serve as an alternative official identification document for motorists in Singapore.
Compared to a physical driving license, the Digital DL can show up to date information such as, the number of demerit points accumulated by the motorist, eligibility for certificate of merit and the status of his/her driving licence.
However, you may still be required to produce your physical driving licence, if required in specific situations.
Following are the steps and illustrations on how to view the Digital Driving Licence:
- 1. Launch the Singpass app
- 2. On the homepage, swipe left on the Digital IC
- 3. Tap on the Digital Driving Licence
- 4. Click on “Show Details” to see the full details of the card
For more information, please visit http://www.police.gov.sg/advisories/traffic/traffic-matters (under the dropdown box, please click “Singapore Driving Licence”).
