{"id":15318,"date":"2024-10-25T17:21:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T09:21:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carro.sg\/blog\/?p=15318"},"modified":"2025-11-06T10:35:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T02:35:06","slug":"guide-vep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/guide-vep\/","title":{"rendered":"A quick guide to Malaysia’s Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)"},"content":{"rendered":"All foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia need a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP). Without one, you can\u2019t legally enter the country, so if you are planning on going on a road trip across the causeway, you should get a VEP now.<\/span>\r\n\r\nRead more: <\/span>How to apply for an International Driving Permit<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/a>Read more: <\/span>9 places to drive in Malaysia<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n\"VEP\"\r\n

What is the VEP for?<\/h2>\r\nThe VEP is a vehicle \u201cidentity card\u201d that comes with an attached RFID. This makes the RFID tag a combination of an NRIC for cars and a NETS CashCard as the authorities will use it to check your car\u2019s registration and for you to pay Malaysia\u2019s tolls, including the RM20 (S$5.75) road charge when you enter Johor via both checkpoints.\r\n

What happens if I enter Malaysia without a VEP?<\/h2>\r\nFrom 1 October 2024 onwards, it is an offence to drive into Malaysia without the VEP-RFID sticker. Cars without the RFID tag may be barred from entering the country.\r\n\r\n\"RFID\r\n\r\nIf you already have an RFID tag and a VEP from before 2024, you are all set! Just be sure it is still valid and renew it 3 months before expiry.\r\n\r\nIf you are driving your Singapore-registered car in Malaysia but do not have a VEP-RFID after 1st October 2024, you may be fined up to RM2000 (S$575).\r\n

Problems applying for a VEP<\/h2>\r\n18,000 Singaporean vehicles<\/strong> make the crossing into Malaysia every day. With that many cars, it\u2019s no surprise that so many apply for the VEP, creating long queues and longer wait times.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, you are likely to encounter problems at every step of the process, from application to installation of the VEP. Applicants may receive their confirmation letter months later, wait hours at a JPJ office only to be turned away and be unable to secure an appointment to collect and install their VEP tag.\r\n\r\nTo avoid dealing with these issues, some have turned to \u201cskip the queue\u201d services costing up to $168! If you choose to use these services, you must provide a document authorising the representative to apply for you. You will also need to be present at the collection and installation of the VEP tag.\r\n\r\nOnce you get the tag, crossing the border becomes a breeze. Once the sensor detects the VEP, you can just drive through. Even so, you are advised to keep your TNG card with you, just in case you run into some issues with the RFID at toll booths.\r\n\r\nIf you choose to do it yourself, we\u2019ve included important tips in the steps below:\r\n

Step 1: Apply for a VEP<\/h2>\r\n\"VEP\"\r\n\r\nVisit the official VEP portal<\/a> and create an account to start the application process. After creating your account, you will need the following information to make an application:\r\n