{"id":78799,"date":"2026-05-22T20:13:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=78799"},"modified":"2026-05-22T20:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:16:40","slug":"international-driving-license-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/international-driving-license-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"International Driving License Singapore 2026: Price, How to Apply & Where to Go"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning to drive overseas? You\u2019ll need more than just your Singapore driving license.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Most countries require an International Driving Permit (IDP)<\/strong> \u2014 also called the international driving license Singapore \u2014 to drive legally abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issued exclusively by the Automobile Association of Singapore (AA Singapore)<\/strong>, the IDP is affordable, quick to get, and recognised in over 150 countries. In this guide, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know: price, validity, requirements, how to apply, eligible countries, and FAQs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Detail<\/strong><\/th>What to Know<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Price<\/strong><\/td>S$20 (walk-in) \u00b7 S$20 + S$7 courier = S$27 (online)<\/td><\/tr>
Validity<\/strong><\/td>1 year (not renewable; reapply after expiry)<\/td><\/tr>
Requirements<\/strong><\/td>Valid Singapore driving license, NRIC\/FIN or pass, passport photo<\/td><\/tr>
Where to get it<\/strong><\/td>Only from AA Singapore (AAS), walk-in or online<\/td><\/tr>
Processing Time<\/strong><\/td>Walk-in: same day, often within an hour \u00b7 Online: about 10 working days<\/td><\/tr>
Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>Singapore residents aged 18+ with a valid driving license<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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  1. What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Who Needs an International Driving License Singapore?<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Who is Eligible for an IDP in Singapore?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. International Driving License Singapore Requirements<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. International Driving License Singapore Price and Validity<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. How to Get an International Driving Permit in Singapore<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Which Countries Recognise a Singapore Driving License?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Image Credits: GetGo Help Centre<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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     An International Driving Permit (IDP)<\/strong> is a multilingual translation of your Singapore driving license<\/strong>. It is not a standalone license<\/strong>, so you must carry both your Singapore license and IDP when driving abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The IDP is recognised in over 150 countries, including Australia, Japan, the UK, the U.S., and most European nations<\/strong>. Without it, you risk fines, insurance issues, or rental car denial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcda Related: Car Rental JB Guide For Singaporeans: Everything You Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Who Needs an International Driving License Singapore?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    You\u2019ll need an international driving license (IDP)<\/strong> if you plan to drive in countries where English isn\u2019t widely spoken or where an IDP is legally required, including many destinations in Europe, Asia, and the Americas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    An IDP is particularly useful for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n