Conversion of foreign driving licence

Should you convert?

As a foreigner with a foreign driving licence, you are not required to convert your foreign driving licence to a local one if you are to be in Singapore for less than twelve months. You are allowed to drive in Singapore with a valid foreign driving licence. However, if your licence is not in English, it is compulsory for you to possess a valid foreign driving licence and get an International Driving Permit. If an International Driving Permit is unavailable, it is mandatory for you to get an official translation of your driving licence in English.

You should convert your foreign driving licence to a local version within twelve months if you possess an Employment Pass / Student Pass / Dependent Pass / Work Permit and intend to remain and drive in Singapore for more than twelve months.

How to convert?

You will need to pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT) to convert from a foreign driving licence to a Singapore driving licence. The BTT will inform you of Singapore’s Highway Code, relevant to traffic related issues unique to Singapore and other local traffic rules.

More information on Conversion

To convert to a Singapore driving licence, you are required to pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT) which will familarise you with traffic rules and Singapore's Highway Code pertaining to traffic related issues peculiar to Singapore. A Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) who wishes to drive in Singapore is required to convert his foreign driving licence after becoming a PR.

Am i allowed to do the conversion?

Application for conversion of foreign driving licence for Singaporeans and PR are not normally granted unless:
• They have stayed in the foreign country continuously for at least six months after the date of first issue of their foreign driving licence
• The foreign driving licence at the time of application for conversion must have been issued for a period of six months or more

Where to go for conversion of licence?

Your application for conversion of driving licence must be made in person at any of the following driving test centre:
• Singapore Driving Test Centre 3, Ang Mio Kio, St 62
• Bukit Batok Driving Centre 815, Bukit Batok West Ave 5
• Comfort Driving Centre 215, Ubi Ave 4

What documents to bring along?

Please bring along the following documents:
• Result slip to prove that you have passed the Basic Theory Test
• Passport and NRIC/Entry Permit/Employment Pass/Dependent Pass/Social Visit Pass/Work Permit, etc (whichever is applicable)
• A passport-size colour photograph with white background
• A matt/semi-matt finish and a fee of $50
• For overseas students, please produce proof of six months' stay in the country e.g. educational transcripts or Letter of Acceptance into the Educational Institution (120) and the relevant visa in the passport
• For those employed overseas, please produce Letter of Employment or Income Tax Returns or supportive documents from employers and the relevant Employment Pass in the passport
• A valid Qualified Foreign Driving Licence
• An official translation of the driving licence if it is not in English
• Extract of Driving Licence from the Licensing Authority that indicates the date of first issue of Driving Licence if this date of issue is not indicated on your driving licence
• For Malaysian licence holders, an extract from Jabatan Pengangutan Jalan (JPJ) is compulsory