Are Work Pass holders allowed to drive on public roads for work?

Work Pass holders are allowed to drive on Singapore roads for work in the following conditions:

Type of Passholders All conditions must be met:

Work Permit (WP) holders in Sectors:

 

    • Construction

 

    • Marine shipyard

 

  • Process
    • Must hold valid driving licence recognised by the Traffic Police.

 

  • Must hold driving-related occupations such as “Lorry/Truck Driver”, “Driver” or “Worker-cum-Driver”.

WP holders in Manufacturing sector

    • Must hold valid driving licence recognised by the Traffic Police.

 

    • Must be required in their course of work.

 

  • Must be in accordance with their occupation stated on their Work Permit.

WP holders in Services sector 

    • Must hold valid driving licence recognised by the Traffic Police.

 

    • Can drive during work as part of Job Flexibility Scheme.

 

    • No need to hold driving-related occupations.

 

  • Note: Employers are reminded to use job flexibility sensibly and reasonably.

S Pass holders

    • Must hold valid driving licence recognised by the Traffic Police.

 

    • Must be required in their course of work.

 

  • Must be in accordance with their occupation stated on their S-Pass.

Employment Pass (EP) holders          

    • Must hold valid driving licence recognised by the Traffic Police.

 

  • No occupational restrictions.