Singapore to raise VEP, GVP fees from January 1, 2027

The cost of driving into Singapore is set to increase from next year, as the Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced increased Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and Goods Vehicle Permit (GVP) fees which will take effect from January 1, 2027, reported The Straits Times.

The Singapore LTA said that it reviews the fees periodically so that the cost of owning and using a foreign-registered vehicle in Singapore is commensurate with that of a Singapore-registered vehicle, adding that the cost difference between Singapore-registered vehicles and foreign-registered ones has widened in recent years, “giving rise to the need to increase” the fees.

For foreign-registered cars and motorcycles entering Singapore, the VEP fee will be increased to S$50 (RM155) a day for cars, up from S$35 (RM108) day, and to S$7 (RM22) a day for motorcycles, up from S$4 (RM12) a day.

In addition to the higher prices, the 10 free days per year and free VEP hours on weekdays will also be removed, the Singapore LTA stated. From January 1, 2027, the new VEP rates will apply on all days, except on weekends and Singapore public holidays.

At present, those operating foreign-registered cars and motorcycles will get 10 free VEP days per calendar year, and are exempt from paying the VEP if they enter Singapore from 5pm and exit by 2am the next day, or when they enter from 12pm and exit by 2am the next day during the Singapore school holidays in June and December, according to The Straits Times.

For foreign-registered goods vehicles, the GVP fee will be increased from S$40 (RM124) to S$70 (RM217) per calendar month. Owners of foreign-registered goods vehicles may continue to purchase the GVP at the current rate of S$40 (RM124) before the revised fee takes effect in the new year, however GVPs with a validity period from the effective date of the revised fee will be charged S$70 (RM217) per calendar month, according to the LTA.

Meanwhile for electronic road pricing (ERP) in the city-state from January 1, 2027, foreign-registered vehicles without an OBU (on-board unit) must pay S$3 (RM9.30) for motorcycles and S$10 (RM31) for all other vehicles for every ERP operational day that the vehicle travels on Singapore roads.

The OBU is optional for most foreign-registered vehicles but mandatory for Malaysian taxis, which must have them for tracking and enforcement purposes in Singapore. Motorists can install the new ERP2 OBU in foreign-registered vehicles from April 1, priced at S$158.70 (RM492) until December 31, excluding installation which must be carried out in Singapore by authorised workshops and technicians.