Our Singapore driving license

[Lexxmexx]

Can our normal class 3 license be used on other countries, like USA? Or do we need to make special applications before going abroad?

[Enrique]

go to AA and apply for the international driving permit

[Lexxmexx]

I did a search, some said that it is not necessary. So confused now

[Dumb]

I can confirm UK and Australia no need IDP. I think USA also no need. Check with their tourism authority. Forget about asking AAS. They will tell you to apply for IDP.

Edited September 10, 2007 by Dumb

[Lexxmexx]

Thanks bro

[Stivo]

for aus .. if it is for a short tour... it is not necessary... however if you are gonna be there for more than 3 months then yes!!

[Picnic06-Biante15]

Commonwealth Countries or those right hand drive vehicles do not require a IDP. For those countries with left hand drives require one.

 

But, it is save to apply one (I think is $20/- for 1 year) from AAS at River Valley Road as insurance policy defers and problem if making claim. Everybody wants a safe holidays so it is advisable to apply one.

 

[Kb27]

Since our licence is in English, for most English-speaking countries like US, UK and Aus, you don't need an international licence, but checked with individual countries to confirm.

 

I used to get international licence but found it not necessary in US. I visit there on many occasions and rent from Avis. They will accept Sg licence.

[Qwert]

Yup, the last few occasions when I visited US, quite some years back, didn't make any special arrangements to drive..

[Weichien]

can. but malaysia license cannot convert to sg license.

[Hotsoup]

Can our normal class 3 license be used on other countries, like USA? Or do we need to make special applications before going abroad?

 

 

I drove in USA and UK before and these countries don't require International Driving permit as Singapore is part of the commwealt. Another hint: They're willing to accept as long the driving license is printed and readable in English

Edited September 11, 2007 by Hotsoup

[Qwert]

Actually, have also used the SG licence in Cyprus...they were unsure if RHD or not, told them we also part of commonwealth...so don't worry...

[Byond]

Sorry, just to check if driving a msia car in msia needs to apply for the IDP??

lets say if i am going to stay there for less than one week...

need to apply??

[Jayq]

As long as your licence is in english don't need to convert.

[Hotsoup]

U dun have to

[Byond]

Really?

hmm..

thanks..

confused cos my gf's bro in law says i need to have the permit lst before i drive..

that's why dont allow me to drive their cars..hahaa

Edited September 11, 2007 by Byond

[Mama]

for aus .. if it is for a short tour... it is not necessary... however if you are gonna be there for more than 3 months then yes!!

 

For Australia, even for long stay (I only stayed 3yrs+) you don't have to apply. Our SGP license is good enough as the police would ask for it instead. Unless you become a PR than they'll punch a hole in your SGP license and issue you a AUS license (OT)!

[Lexxmexx]

Ok confirm, our license can be used in the US. I just rented a JEEP but I need to get used to everything on the right side, including the gear knob

 

Thanks to everyone for your inputs!

Edited September 11, 2007 by Lexxmexx