SINGAPORE: Singapore will elevate entry and road-use charges for foreign-registered autos from January 1, 2027, tightening guidelines which have stayed largely unchanged for years. The adjustments will have an effect on vehicles, bikes, and items autos coming into Singapore. They may also introduce flat-rate ERP fees for international autos with out the brand new on-board unit.
In response to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the transfer displays a widening price hole between international and Singapore-registered autos. Possession and utilization prices for native drivers have risen, whereas entry prices for international autos have lagged behind.
From 2027, the Car Entry Allow (VEP) payment will rise to S$50 per day for vehicles and S$7 per day for bikes. That is up from S$35 and S$4 at the moment. The payment will apply to all weekdays, besides weekends and Singapore public holidays.
The present perks may also finish. The annual 10 free VEP days shall be eliminated. Free entry hours on weekdays may also be scrapped.
LTA stated the evaluate goals to maintain prices truthful. “That is to make sure that the price of proudly owning and utilizing a foreign-registered automobile in Singapore is commensurate with that of a Singapore-registered automobile,” the authority stated.
Items autos will face larger prices too. The Items Car Allow (GVP) payment will enhance from S$40 to S$70 per calendar month. Car house owners can nonetheless purchase permits on the present charge earlier than the change takes impact. Any allow protecting dates from Jan 1, 2027, shall be charged on the new charge.
Street fees may also change with the rollout of the ERP2 (Digital Street Pricing) system. Overseas autos with out an on-board unit pays a flat ERP payment every operational day. Bikes shall be charged S$3. All different autos pays S$10.
Putting in the brand new On-Board Unit (OBU) will stay optionally available for many international autos. Malaysian taxis are the exception and should set up it for enforcement and monitoring. Overseas motorists who select to put in the unit can accomplish that from April 1, 2026. The system will price S$158.70, together with GST, till December 31, 2026. Set up charges are separate and set by authorised workshops in Singapore.
LTA stated particulars on set up preparations shall be introduced later.
The replace displays a broader push to align cross-border highway use with native prices. It additionally alerts firmer enforcement as Singapore prepares for its next-generation highway pricing system.
