What should I do before driving in?
- Check for outstanding fines at axs.com.sg.
- Pay them through AXS, the agency’s website, or its counter.
- Apply for or renew your VEP on LTA’s OneMotoring website, at least two weeks before you enter.
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Foreign cars: unpaid fines now block your VEP
From 2 November 2026, foreign-registered vehicles with outstanding fines for traffic, parking, or vehicular emissions offences in Singapore cannot apply for or renew a Vehicle Entry Permit. Check and pay your fines on AXS before applying.
| In force since | 2 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Fines covered | Traffic, parking, and vehicular emissions offences |
| Check fines at | axs.com.sg |
| Apply for a VEP at | LTA OneMotoring |
| Apply how early | At least 2 weeks before entry |
Common questions
What changed from the old rule?
Before this, vehicles with outstanding fines could be denied entry only when they arrived at the land checkpoints. Now the permit application itself is blocked.
How can I pay my fines?
Through AXS kiosks, the AXS website or app, the agency's own website, or the agency's customer service counter.
Do authorities actually stop foreign cars?
Yes. In a 28 to 30 September 2026 operation, authorities stopped 265 foreign motorists at the land checkpoints and recovered more than $639,000 in outstanding summonses.