Events / Singapore
Driving to Singapore Grand Prix?
Yes. Singapore expects visiting drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence, and rental desks in Marina Bay will ask for it.
| Dates | 11 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| City | Marina Bay |
| Venue | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Country | Singapore |
| Permit | Expected |
| Format | 1949 Geneva |
| Drives on the | Left |
| Emergency number | 999 (police), 995 (ambulance) |
Driving in Singapore
- Drive on the left.
- Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries charge in busy areas.
- 0.08% alcohol limit, strictly enforced.
- Seatbelts mandatory for all occupants.
Parking around the event
Urban parking mixes Electronic Parking System (EPS) carparks deducting from the same stored-value card, the URA Parking.sg app for street/coupon zones, and HDB/URA paid lots; illegal or expired parking risks fines and towing.
Fines and enforcement
From January 2026 speeding up to 20 km/h over draws fines from SGD 200 plus 6 demerit points; holding any mobile device (phone, tablet, smartwatch) while driving is illegal, and camera-captured offences are billed to the rental company and passed to the hirer with an admin fee.
Common questions
Do you need a permit to drive to Singapore Grand Prix?
Yes. Singapore expects visiting drivers to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their national licence, and rental desks in Marina Bay will ask for it.
When is Singapore Grand Prix?
Singapore Grand Prix takes place 11 October 2026 in Marina Bay, at Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Which permit format does Singapore accept?
Singapore recognises the 1949 Geneva format.
How late can you order one?
Express orders are emailed within 5 minutes, so a permit can be arranged the same day you travel.
Event dates come from a third-party listing feed and can change — confirm with the organiser before travelling. Vialy is a translation service, not the event organiser.