I wrote to them recently as well for the benefit of everyone, confirm that this scheme exists but that one needs to be having a work permit and also proof of residence, etc:
I refer to our telephone conversation a while ago.
Under the Road Traffic Act, a Singapore citizen, a Singapore permanent resident (PR), a resident of Singapore or an employment pass or work permit holder is not allowed to use or keep a foreign-registered (including a Malaysia) vehicle in Singapore.
However, in recognition of the needs of bona fide Singaporeans or Singapore PRs working and residing in Malaysia to make home visits to Singapore, we could consider you for the special concession scheme. Under the scheme, all approved applicants are allowed to drive their Malaysia-registered cars into Singapore for all weekends, all Singapore public holidays and another 28 weekdays in a calendar year. Approval will be given on a case-by-case basis with consideration to the following:
(i) The applicant (his spouse or his company) is the registered owner of the vehicle. If the vehicle is rented/leased by his company, he has to submit an official letter from the company stating the period the vehicle is leased for and that the vehicle is provided solely for his use;
(ii) He is working and residing in Malaysia;
(iii) He is required to apply to LTA for approval when his earlier approval letter has expired (i.e. upon expiry of this vehicle’s insurance/ road tax or 6 mths, whichever is earlier);
(iv) His vehicle has a valid Malaysia road tax disc and insurance coverage for the period it is used in Singapore; and
(v) He must keep, in each of his visit, his vehicle outside Singapore before the expiry of 14 days from the date of the last entry.
If you wish to apply for the scheme, please fax your request and the following documents to us at (02)-65535329:
(i) A photocopy of your Singapore identity card (front and reverse sides);
(ii) A photocopy of your passport with the relevant page of your employment pass endorsed by Malaysian Immigration or Malaysian identity card;
(iii) An updated copy of the letter from your company confirming that you are currently working and residing in Malaysia;
(iv) Copies of the FORM 49 or FORM D to confirm your business in Malaysia;
(v) A photocopy of your vehicle’s valid registration card (front and reverse sides) with ownership and latest valid road tax endorsement by Road Transport Department, Malaysia;
(vi) A photocopy of your vehicle’s valid insurance certificate;
(vii) If the vehicle in your application is registered under your company’s name (or is rented/leased by your company), we would also require a copy of your employer’s letter stating the period the vehicle is leased for and that the vehicle is given solely for your use and that only you can drive the vehicle. and
(viii) A photocopy of your marriage certificate (if using spouse vehicle).
Please also provide us your Malaysian residential address, fax number and the address during your visit in Singapore and indicate your intended date(s) of visit to Singapore.
Important Note:
Your application must reach us at least 5 working days before your intended visit to Singapore. Please note that we may not be able to process your application on time if your submission is incomplete or late.
Should you require any clarifications on the application, please email us at
[email protected] or contact us at (02)-62255582 / (02)-65535504.
You may also refer to our website at http://www.lta.gov.sg=>Motoring=>Driving Into and Out Singapore=>‘West-Malaysian Registered Vehicles’=>Vehicle Entry Permit/Tolls’ or ‘Autopass card matters’ for more details.
