Driving to Singapore? Valid VEP compulsory for submitting arrival card from Oct 6
From Oct 6, all foreign-registered cars entering the Republic via Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoint must have a valid vehicle entry permit (VEP), or they will not be able to submit their Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)."Vehicles without a valid VEP will be turned back to Malaysia," the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Tuesday (Sept 22).Explaining the new requirement, the authority said that a valid VEP means that a vehicle has the requisite motor insurance that covers the duration of their stay in Singapore.This means that they are adequately insured in the event of a road accident.Those without valid motor insurance coverage cannot be issued a VEP. Explaining how the new SGAC requirement works, ICA said the system will verify the VEP status of the foreign-registered car. Those without a valid VEP will not be able to complete their submission. Instead, they will be prompted to apply for a VEP before travelling to Singapore.