Police start trial to allow online applications for conversion of Malaysian driving licence

SINGAPORE — Holders of Malaysian driving licences will be able to apply online for the conversion of their foreign driving licences from Thursday (July 14), as part of a trial conducted by the Traffic Police.

In a news release that day, the Singapore Police Force said that the trial is aimed at reducing the waiting and transaction times at the Traffic Police headquarters as checks on the eligibility criteria of the applicants will be made before their visit.

The police did not state how long the trial will last.

Upon the submission of their application, licence holders will receive an email that will ask them to submit various supporting documents.

They will receive a reply on the outcome of their application within 10 working days after they have submitted the documents.

“Once all documents are in order and the conversion eligibility criteria are met, applicants will be provided with a date and time to visit the Traffic Police headquarters with these documents for verification before the Traffic Police can complete the conversion process,” the police said.

They added that the Traffic Police seek the public’s understanding as it processes a “higher than usual volume of applications”.

“During the processing, time is required to authenticate the documents and ensure the conversion eligibility criteria are met”.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their request to convert their Malaysian driving licences online or via QR code.