How much is Singapore's VEP for foreign cars in 2027?

From 1 January 2027 the VEP for foreign-registered cars rises from S$35 to S$50 per day (motorcycles S$4 to S$7). It applies except on weekends and Singapore public holidays, and the 10 free days a year are removed (LTA, 6 Feb 2026).

Do I need a VEP and RFID tag to drive a Singapore car into Johor Bahru?

Yes. Malaysia's VEP has been mandatory since 1 July 2025. Singapore-registered cars need a registered VEP with an activated RFID tag, and JPJ issues RM300 compound fines to those without.

What is the ERP2 flat rate for foreign cars in Singapore?

From 1 January 2027, foreign vehicles without the new OBU pay a flat S$10 per ERP operating day (S$3 for motorcycles). Installing the OBU is optional for most foreign vehicles (LTA).

Driving to JB in 2027: VEP, RFID, ERP2 and New Fees

From 1 January 2027, Singapore raises the daily VEP for foreign-registered cars from S$35 to S$50, so a car trip from Johor Bahru (JB) into Singapore gets pricier, while Malaysia already fines RM300 for cars without a valid VEP (as of 30 Sep 2026).

If you drive between Singapore and JB, two sets of rules matter: Malaysia’s RFID-based VEP for Singapore cars, and Singapore’s own fee changes for foreign cars. Here is the plain-English version, with the source for each fact.

What is changing for foreign cars entering Singapore in 2027?

According to LTA (news release dated 6 Feb 2026), the Vehicle Entry Permit for foreign-registered cars rises from S$35 to S$50 per day from 1 January 2027; motorcycles go from S$4 to S$7. Free Malaysia Today reported the same hike.

The fee applies on all days except weekends and Singapore public holidays.
The 10 annual free VEP days and the free weekday hours will be removed.
Con: weekday day trips into Singapore from JB become noticeably more expensive.
Pro: weekends and Singapore public holidays remain exempt from the fee.

Woodlands Checkpoint on the Singapore side of the Causeway — Woodlands Checkpoint, the Singapore end of the Causeway. Photo: ZKang123, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What is ERP2 and do I need the new OBU?

Singapore is moving to ERP2, a satellite-based road pricing system. Per LTA, foreign motorists can install the new On-Board Unit from 1 April 2026 at a promotional S$158.70 including GST until 31 December 2026, with installation charged separately. Fitting it is optional for most foreign vehicles; Malaysian taxis are the exception.

From 1 January 2027, foreign vehicles without an OBU pay a flat ERP charge of S$10 per ERP operating day (S$3 for motorcycles). Whether the OBU is worth it depends on how often you drive in Singapore, so a once-a-year visitor may simply take the flat rate. One note: the Free Malaysia Today article gives a different OBU installation date from LTA, so we follow the LTA release.

What does Malaysia require for a Singapore car?

Malaysia’s own VEP became mandatory on 1 July 2025. Singapore-registered cars need a VEP registered and an RFID tag installed and activated, and JPJ issues RM300 compound fines to owners who have not (Motorist; Causewaytraffic gives the same figure). Anyone summoned must settle the fine before leaving Malaysia.

Register the VEP and activate the RFID tag before you cross; check status on the official VEP portal.
Causewaytraffic reports cash is rejected at Malaysian toll booths, so keep a Touch ’n Go balance or another cashless method ready.
Fuel is a separate trap: read our note on why Singapore cars must pump RON97.

Ayer Rajah Expressway approaching Tuas Checkpoint, Singapore — The Ayer Rajah Expressway before Tuas Checkpoint, the route to the Second Link (older photo). Photo: Terence Ong, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Should I still drive to JB, or take the bus or RTS Link?

For a weekend, driving still works: the daily VEP is waived on Singapore weekends and public holidays, and you can park up and forget the car. For weekday trips the maths changes, so compare with public transport. The RTS Link is scheduled for January 2027, though the date is not confirmed; see our RTS Link guide. Otherwise, getting around Johor Bahru without a car covers buses and Grab.

Insider tip: the Causeway and the Second Link both jam on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, so cross early or late. Our best time to visit JB guide explains the peaks.

Quick facts

Singapore VEP (foreign cars): S$35 to S$50 per day from 1 Jan 2027 (LTA).
Motorcycles: S$4 to S$7 per day from 1 Jan 2027 (LTA).
Applies except on weekends and Singapore public holidays; 10 free days and free weekday hours removed (LTA).
ERP2 flat rate without OBU: S$10 per ERP operating day, S$3 for motorcycles, from 1 Jan 2027 (LTA).
Foreign-car OBU: S$158.70 incl. GST until 31 Dec 2026, installation extra (LTA).
Malaysia VEP enforced since 1 Jul 2025; RM300 compound fine without a valid VEP.
Details as of 30 Sep 2026; rules can change, so check official notices before you drive.

Rules and fees change, and official notices are the final word, so re-check the LTA and Malaysian JPJ announcements a few days before any trip. Building a small buffer into your budget for tolls, fees and fuel saves unpleasant surprises at the checkpoint.

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