Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for Singapore Cars: Complete 2025 Guide

Malaysia began enforcement action on Singapore registered vehicles entering the country without a VEP (vehicle entry permit) from 1 July 2025. That means that if you’re planning on driving over the border you now need to comply with the rules of the vehicle entry permit for Malaysia to avoid a fine.

This guide walks through how to apply for a VEP for a Singapore car to go to Malaysia, the VEP collection centre location and how to activate a VEP RFID tag. We'll also introduce the Wise card, a handy travel companion to make seamless card payments when you're overseas.

What is the Malaysia VEP for Singapore Cars

The Malaysian VEP is an entry permit required by all foreign cars entering Peninsular Malaysia, issued by the Malaysian Road Transport Department¹. The permit is needed for private, commercial and embassy vehicles and must be present before you cross the border. It’s managed through a tamper proof RFID tag that you attach to your car headlights and which lasts for 5 years. The tag is not transferable and you are encouraged to apply for a new one 6 months prior to your old one expiring to avoid issues.

If you’re wondering - do Singapore cars need a VEP to enter Malaysia - the answer is yes. In fact there’s a Malaysia Singapore vehicle entry permit fine if you fail to comply, which can be around 90 SGD².

Before you travel you now need to make your VEP application in Singapore to remain compliant. This is in addition to other rules which require you to also have adequate proof of your road tax, insurance and COE. If you plan to stay in Malaysia for more than 3 months with your vehicle there’s also a separate registration process to follow, which you’ll need to be aware of.

This guide looks at how to sort out your Malaysia VEP from Singapore, and also covers how to link a VEP RFID to a TNG eWallet to make payments.

If you ever need more information there’s lots of help on the Malaysian authorities’ website - fines apply if you fail to have all the right documents and permits in place before you drive, so do make sure you’ve checked all the details carefully.

How to apply for VEP for Singapore Car to Malaysia

The Malaysian VEP is managed through a physical RFID tag which you must affix to your vehicle before entering the country. The tag lasts for 5 years and has a small fee to pay. You’ll first need to apply for your permit, then collect it or have it delivered to your home, attach it and activate it. Make sure you leave plenty of time to sort out all of the process before your planned trip.

To register for a VEP from Singapore you must take the following steps:³

1. Visit the Malaysian Road Transport Department (RTD) VEP website and create an account
2. Enter the details of your vehicle, including owner and permitted driver details
3. You’ll receive an email confirmation once your application has been approved
4. Take your email confirmation slip to a collection location and give it to the RTD representative - alternatively you can have the tag mailed to you
5. You’ll receive your VEP RFID tag to affix to your car and can also link your VEP to your TNG eWallet to pay any road costs you incur in Malaysia

How to collect, install and activate your VEP RFID Tag

When you apply for your VEP you’ll pay a fee of about 10 MYR - or more if you’d like the tag to be mailed to your home address. If you don’t want to choose the mailing option you can also get your tag at a VEP collection location at Danga Bay/Woodlands⁴.

Once you have your physical RFID tag in your hand you need to affix it to your vehicle and activate it. Here’s what to do⁵:

1. Clean the left headlight of your vehicle and let it dry
2. Peel the VEP tag from the backing paper
3. Stick the tag to the left headlight horizontally about 5cm from the metal edge of the light
4. Take a photo showing the tag and the car registration number
5. Upload this image on the VEP website and await confirmation your tag has been activated

It’s helpful to know that your RFID tag comes with many in-built security features and can not be cloned or counterfeited. It’s also tamperproof and will stop working if it is removed from the vehicle once it is attached.

There’s a handy guide on the VEP website showing the step by step process with images to guide you if you need further help.

How to link your VEP RFID to TNG eWallet

Once you have your VEP you can link the RFID tag to your TNG eWallet to pay road charges conveniently when you’re driving in Malaysia⁶.

The TNG eWallet is handy for many visits to Malaysia and can be used to pay for parking, tolls and more. You can also use the wallet to pay conveniently at merchants using the scan and pay feature.

Once you have your VEP tag you can link it to TNG in the TNG wallet app. Look for the option in the app, to link your VEP details by entering your Singapore NRIC information⁷. That will allow you to pay any motoring charges you incur in Malaysia without any hassle.

👀 Read our full guide to the Touch n Go eWallet for more details on how it works here.

Travelling soon? Bring the Wise card along to maximise your SGD to MYR conversions

If you’re ready to hit the road, ensure your Touch ‘n Go eWallet is topped up efficiently for your trip. Use Wise to convert SGD to MYR seamlessly and save.

The Wise card lets you spend in 40+ currencies at the mid-market rate including MYR, JPY, CNY, and USD so you know you'll be getting a great deal in over 150+ countries. Simply create a free Wise account, order a card and top-up SGD to get started.

Virtual cards are free and can be added to your Google or Apple Pay wallet, while a physical Wise card can be ordered for a low fee of 8.50 SGD. Having a physical Wise card allows you to make chip and pin payments, as well as 2 free ATM withdrawals to the value of 350 SGD each month, before low fees start.

While abroad, you can choose to spend with directly in SGD and let auto-conversion do the trick, or convert to your desired currency with your Wise account. Either way, you’ll get the exchange rate you see on Google, with low, transparent fees from 0.26%.

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Sources last checked: 23 July 2025