Hello
We would like to enter Singapore to visit family. Travelling south into Singapore from a Malaysia is supposedly difficult in terms of the paperwork needed.
Anyone done this recently and can fill us in on what is needed?
I seem to recall a trip into Singapore without the bike was first needed...
I heard skidder was able to sneak in without any paperwork at all a few years ago but we would like to do it the official way.

Can anyone give us current information?

Nathan and Aki.

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From what I remember reading here on HU you need a carnet, leave your bike at the border, take a taxi into town to the AA to get your carnet endorsed or something, buy insurance, then return to the border to complete the paperwork. Depending on where you want to go in the city you also need to buy a permit (congestion charge).

If I had to visit SIN I would park my bike in MY somewhere safe, then visit by public transport. I don't enjoy riding in big cities in the first place.

If you search HUBB you should find some recent info.

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Peter.

Europe to NZ 2006-10

Cheers Beddhist
Always quick on the draw.
Ive searched for some recent info but the only post Ive found is one from you from March last year!!!
We dont like riding in big cities either.
Dont really want to take public transport either, scares me frankly.
If someone could give me an estimate of the costs involved then that will probably make or break my decision...
Thanks

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Hi Nathan, I ride into Singapore almost weekly, my bike is
Malaysian registered, it does not need a Carnet, and I think vehicles from other countries also don't need one. Check the web site below. You do however need to get an Auto Pass card on entry (S$10) they will tell you that you need then to go to a center where they will install a card reader, don't bother with that, its not required, but you can not enter certain parts of down town as there is an ERP (electronice congestion charge) so just park you bike up at your families place and take public transport, Singapores transport system is one of the worlds best and very easy to use.

You will need to pay S$4 per day for every day over 10 days you stay (first 10 days in any year are free). You pay for this on exit of Singapore by topping up your Auto Pass at any 7/11 or petrol station or designated booths close to exit points.

Petrol is expensive in Singapore so top up in Malaysia before you cross the border.

Riding in Singapore is a little boring as everything can be seen in one day, and the ERP is confusing if you don't know which areas are controled. I tend to ride to and from my office, if I go down town I take taxi. MRT or bus.

But as you are so close Singapore is definately worth a look, also good for bike parts should you need any spares.

Welcome to Land Transport Authority

regards,
Dean

Thats good news Dean, thankyou so much.
I have no "vehicle insurance certificates" for the bike... cos its not insured.

It says that to get the AutoPass I need to first present insurance certificates.

On that link you kindly sent, its heavily driven towards Western Malaysian Registered Foreign Vehicles so even if my bike was insured by an Australian company do you think its probable it wont be recognised at these offices? I could whip something up in Photoshop to pass maybe.

When going through Eastern Europe I was able to purchase insurance on entry. Do you know if this is possible at this border?

Do you think possesion of a Carnet could exclude me from needing insurance in this case?
Do they stamp Carnet's there or must I first travel into town to get it stamped and (maybe buy insurance as Beddhist suggested then) return to get my AutoPass?

I dont expect you to have all these answers Dean. But already appreciate you assistance.

Im sending off an email to Singapore LTA now with these queries, as usual I dont expect an answer from authorities.

N

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If you are not able to get your bike into Singapore, you can leave it in JB, probably at any police station or Hotel, JB has a reputation for thievery, so make sure its somewhere that is guarded.

hope you make it ok. If you plan on going to KL let me know, I'm there at weekends and in Singapore weekdays.