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What It Is
The short version.
Every Malaysian-registered vehicle driving into Singapore needs two things from LTA: a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) approval and an Autopass card. The Autopass is a stored-value card — you tap it at the immigration booth when leaving Singapore, and it deducts your toll, VEP fee, and road charges automatically. Without both, you do not get in.
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Key Facts
At a glance.
VEP Fee
S$35/day (cars) · S$4/day (motorcycles)
Deducted from Autopass stored value when you exit Singapore. Changing to S$50 and S$7 from 1 Jan 2027.
Free Days
10 free VEP days per calendar year (until 31 Dec 2026)
Also free if you enter after 5 PM and exit by 2 AM. Both perks are removed from 2027.
Autopass
Stored-value card — top up at 7-Eleven or AXS machines in Singapore
No top-up machines at the checkpoints. Top up before you drive there.
Apply
Online at LTA OneMotoring — submit at least 2 weeks before travel
You will need valid road tax, insurance, and a passport or IC.
VEP Validity
Up to 14 days per entry (social visit pass holders)
Work pass holders can extend — check LTA for your pass type.
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How To Apply
Step by step.
A
Register an Autopass account
Go to onemotoring.lta.gov.sg/vepds/vep and click Sign Up. You will verify your email, then add your details as the vehicle owner or authorised driver.
B
Submit your VEP application
Enter your vehicle details and upload your documents: valid road tax, motor insurance, and IC or passport. Make sure your road tax and insurance have not expired — if either is lapsed, the application gets rejected straight away. Do this at least two weeks before you plan to drive in.
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Pay for your Autopass card
Once LTA approves your VEP, you will receive an approval email. Pay for the Autopass card online (Visa or Mastercard). You can then collect it at the card collection centres in JB (Danga Bay, Woodlands). They are open 24 hours.
D
Activate and top up
Activate your Autopass online before your first trip. Then top up stored value at any 7-Eleven or AXS machine in Singapore. Keep at least S$50 on the card to cover toll + VEP fee + road charge for a return trip.
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What Changes in 2027
From 1 January 2027 — plan ahead.
Major price hike and rule changes take effect 1 January 2027. The free VEP days and free evening hours that daily commuters rely on are going away.
Car VEP
S$35/day → S$50/day
Motorcycle
S$4/day → S$7/day
Free Days
10/year → Removed
Free Hours
Enter 5 PM, exit 2 AM → Removed
Still Free
Weekends and Singapore public holidays only
ERP 2.0: From 2027, vehicles without the new ERP on-board unit (OBU) pay a flat-rate ERP fee of S$10/day (cars) or S$3/day (motorcycles) on ERP operational days. The OBU is optional — you can install it from April 2026 at S$158.70 from authorised workshops. Without it you just pay the flat rate.
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Watch Out
Things that catch people off guard.
There are no Autopass top-up machines at the checkpoints. If your card runs out of credit at the booth, you are stuck — top up before you drive there.
Outstanding fines: From 2 November 2026, any vehicle with unpaid traffic, parking, or emissions fines in Singapore cannot apply for or renew a VEP. This is stricter than before — previously they only checked at the checkpoint itself. Clear your fines at axs.com.sg before applying. Payment can take up to 2 days to update in the system.
Expired VEP: If your VEP expires while your vehicle is in Singapore, enforcement action can be taken — including seizure of the vehicle. Do not assume nobody checks.
Change of vehicle: If you sell your car and buy a new one, you need a new Autopass — even if you transfer the same plate number. The card is tied to the vehicle, not the plate.
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Common Questions
How much does the Autopass card itself cost?▸
I commute daily — do I get charged S$35 every single day?▸
Can I use the same Autopass for two vehicles?▸
What if I only ride a motorcycle?▸
Do I need the new ERP on-board unit?▸
Where can I top up the Autopass?▸
Sources: LTA OneMotoring (MY vehicles, Autopass), LTA news release 6 Feb 2026, MHA news release 15 May 2026. This guide is for general reference — always check the official LTA portal for the latest rules.