New Vehicle Entry Permit For Singaporean Motorists To Johor Bahru
Starting from 1 October 2019, all vehicles travelling across the causeway to Malaysia will require a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) to enter. Only foreign vehicles installed with the VEP-RFID tags issued by the Road Transport Department will be allowed to enter Malaysia.
These tags are equipped with RFID technology that will be detected by readers at customs. After application, the permit is valid for 5 years and users are encouraged to apply for a renewal at least 6 months before the expiry date.
Road Charge will resume from 8 April onwards where drivers of Singapore-registered vehicles will have to pay RM20 (S$6.40) for entry at either of Malaysia's land checkpoints (Woodlands & Tuas Second Link).
Singaporean drivers can consider buying the EZ-Link x Touch 'n Go card which holds two electronic purses in each currency and has to be topped up in the respective countries.
It is currently not yet mandatory to apply for a VEP, but it is recommended by Malaysia's Ministry of Transport that motorists with Singapore-registered vehicles do so here!
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How To Apply?
Thankfully, you can register for a permit online at the VEP website, you will then be contacted via email for confirmation of the postage arrangement, and the VEP-RFID tag will be delivered to you via postage!
Sample of VEP-RFID tag by Road Transport Department of Malaysia
The VEP-RFID tags will first be distributed to the owners of privately owned/registered motor vehicles excluding motorcycles.
However, owners of motorcycles will still have to register for VEP. The installation of VEP-RFID tags will take place at a later date where vehicle owners will be notified via e-mail.
What Do I Need To Have When Driving Into Malaysia?
Essentials to have on hand:
- Passport with at least 6 months of validity
- MySejahtera app that has been registered and activated
- SG arrival card to be completed within 3 days of arriving at the checkpoints to re-enter Singapore
- Completed a full regimen of a COVID-19 vaccine recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO)
- Children aged 12 and below will be allowed to enter without the need to show proof of vaccination
- Those aged 60 and above are required to get a third dose of the vaccine (booster) to enter
- Touch 'n Go OR EZ-Link x Touch 'n Go card that has sufficient balance to pay for the Road Charge
- Travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$20,000 (Only for those who are partially vaccinated or not vaccinated)
Hassle-Free Johor Trip With Klook!
We all love the convenience of heading across the causeway to Johor Bahru for a quick getaway or even just a day trip for a massage, shopping and some great food. But, sometimes driving across a traffic jam or just navigating unfamiliar roads is just too much of a hassle.
Pre-book a private car charter on Klook and let the driver take you around Johor at your own pace! Leave your shopping in the car as you head off to the next destination and pack your itinerary the way you want it without having to worry about catching the last bus back to Singapore.
This way, you won’t even have to worry about permits and whatnots.
Check out what the Klook team got up to in Johor Bahru for a sample itinerary of places to visit! Don’t forget to head to Family Mart to load up on some snacks before heading back.
Go on a road trip in Malaysia!
Thinking of driving further up north for that full weekend getaway experience? Well, you can now save on that air ticket and rent a car from Johor Bahru to take you to your desired destination!
