Skip to main content
About Us

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:

For All conditions must be met:
Work Permit (WP) holders in Construction, Marine shipyard or Process sector
  • Must hold valid driving licence recognised by the Traffic Police.
  • Must hold driving-related occupations such as “Worker-cum-Driver”, “Lorry Driver”, “Trailer-truck Driver” or “Heavy-truck 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/ EntrePass/ Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass/ Personalised Employment Pass/ Tech.Pass
  • Must hold valid driving licence recognised by the Traffic Police.
  • No occupational restrictions.