Hi guys,
Is Singapore driving license sufficient enough to drive in US or we need to apply for int'l license?
IIRC,with a S'pore driving license,one can drive in any asean countries...u will need an international driving license(i think available from AA) to drive elsewhere...
:bigeyes: sorry i didnt know...back when i was serving the police...i remember only asean countries...good news then...:thumbsup:Uhh, I have driven in Australia, UK (England, Wales & Scotland) and New Zealand. All I need is the Singapore license, no need to use International license. That's why I say depends on duration and check with embassy.
:bigeyes: sorry i didnt know...back when i was serving the police...i remember only asean countries...good news then...:thumbsup:
I've drove in Sweden, Norway and Denmark with my Singapore licence.. Rented the car from Avis, left-hand drive.
To add on, you can only use your Singapore driving licence for a maximum of 1 yr in the Scandinivian countries. Thenafter, you can either apply for the international driving licence or the local driving permit (which is valid for your entire stay).
I have just applied for the latter.
Link hereINTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT
YOUR PASSPORT TO OVERSEAS DRIVING
The International Driving Permit (IDP) is recognised worldwide as a valuable document identifying motorists as legally-licensed drivers.
Although the Singapore driving licence is recognised in many countries, the IDP could prevent any inconveniences when renting a car or when driving in a country where English is not commonly spoken. In such situations, drivers may find themselves handicapped by language barriers.
The IDP contains translations of driving terms used in various languages and can help drivers communicate with car rental companies and other authorities. The IDP is also a useful form of identification as it contains a photograph of the driver.
Who Should Apply
For peace-of-mind when driving overseas, we recommended that Singapore Driving Licence Holders intending to drive in a foreign country apply for an IDP.
Requirements:
* The applicant must hold a valid Singapore driving licence
* Permits cannot be issued to holders of foreign driving licences. They must apply for their IDPs at the country that issued their driving licence.
Foreign driving licence holders who wish to convert their licence to a Singapore driving licence are advised to first contact the Licensing Section, Traffic Police, No. 10 Ubi Ave 3 at 6547 0000 for more information on application procedures.
Sole Issuing Authority in Singapore
AA is the only authorised organisation to issue IDPs in Singapore.
Wow you're going to the Scandinavian countries for long stay.. envy :lovegrin:
Envy? Well, I am looking forward to "going home". I have been oversea for too many years and I am really tired. I miss all the hawker food, shopping and convenience back home.
hawker food......... yes! totally understand ur feeling.Envy? Well, I am looking forward to "going home". I have been oversea for too many years and I am really tired. I miss all the hawker food, shopping and convenience back home.