{"id":3588,"date":"2022-11-15T17:46:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T17:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prd-cdc-website.azurewebsites.net\/?p=3588"},"modified":"2024-04-04T18:07:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T18:07:08","slug":"guide-to-driving-and-riding-overseas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prd-cdc-website.azurewebsites.net\/2022\/11\/15\/guide-to-driving-and-riding-overseas\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to driving and riding overseas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Planning to drive or ride overseas for your upcoming holiday? Here is what you should do.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Firstly\u2026. Check if you need an International Driving Permit (IDP)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The IDP is a translation of your licence in other languages and includes all the class types you have acquired. It is useful in non-English speaking countries, and may be used for car rentals, traffic violations &amp; accidents (*touchwood!), motor insurance claims and for verifying driver with photo identification.<\/p>\n<p>While most countries recognize IDP, not ALL of them do. Unfortunately, China, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam do not recognize IDP. Check out the full list<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aas.com.sg\/images\/IDP\/1949_IDP_Recognized_EN_13042022.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span><strong><em>Note: Some countries require a temporary driving licence in addition to the IDP, please check with the respective rental companies before proceeding with the application.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t need an IDP for the country you are heading to, good for you!<\/p>\n<p>Time to start planning the itinerary for your next trip!<\/p>\n<p>For those of you who require an IDP, find out how to obtain one below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT STEP, APPLY FOR AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT (IDP)!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This will cost you S$20, exclusive of local courier fee.<\/p>\n<p>WHERE TO APPLY?<\/p>\n<p>You can apply for your IDP either:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In person, takes about 1-2 hours during peak periods (highly recommended for urgent applications!), or<\/li>\n<li>Online, this takes about 10 working days including delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>NEED THE IDP URGENTLY? APPLY FOR YOUR IDP IN PERSON. JUST WALK IN.<\/p>\n<p>For in person application, walk in to any of the three outlets below:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>AA CENTRE<\/p>\n<p>Address: 2 Kung Chong Road<br \/>#04-01, AA Centre<br \/>Singapore 159140<\/p>\n<p>Opening Hours:<br \/>Monday to Friday 9am to 6.30pm<br \/>Closed on Weekends and Public Holidays<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>AA @ GB POINT<\/p>\n<p>Address: 535 Kallang Bahru<br \/>#01-08, GB Point<br \/>Singapore 339351<\/p>\n<p>Opening Hours:<br \/>Thursday to Monday 11am to 7.30pm<br \/>Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>AA @ BROADWAY PLAZA<\/p>\n<p>4190 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6<br \/>#03-03 Broadway Plaza<br \/>Singapore 569841<a href=\"mailto:51@AMK%3C\/span\"><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Opening Hours:<br \/>Monday to Friday 10.30am to 7.30pm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Documents to bring for walk in application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-mce-word-list=\"1\">A valid Singapore Driving Licence and identification card (NRIC\/FIN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ONLINE APPLICATION<\/p>\n<p>The IDP will be delivered to the local address stated in your NRIC\/FIN, with an additional charge of S$5.50 courier fee. Payment can be made through PayPal or a credit card.<\/p>\n<p>Documents required for online application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-mce-word-list=\"1\">A copy of your physical Singapore driving licence (front and back)<\/li>\n<li data-mce-word-list=\"1\">A copy of your physical NRIC\/FIN (front and back)<\/li>\n<li data-mce-word-list=\"1\">A recent (within 2 years) clear coloured passport-sized photograph of you in plain, light background with your full face visible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Note: Ensure that the photograph is sharp with clear resolution and no watermarks, otherwise your application may be rejected. Your application will be delayed if the photograph does not meet the requirements.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/idponline.aas.com.sg\/pages\/Application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Apply Online Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>IN A NUTSHELL:<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/prd-cdc-website.azurewebsites.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IDP_infographic.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; title_text=&#8221;IDP_infographic&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Last thing to note, for countries which require an IDP, you will still need to bring a physical copy of your Driving Licence and your identification card (NRIC\/FIN) when you are abroad. The IDP is only valid for a year from date of issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Source: AAS, NUS<\/p>\n<p><em>This article is brought to you by ComfortDelGro Driving Centre.\u00a0<\/em><br \/><em>The article may not be reproduced, full or in parts, without prior consent.<\/em><br \/><em>Information is accurate as of 15 Nov 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to drive or ride overseas? 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