Classic Vehicle Scheme

Cars, motorcycles and scooters that are at least 35 years old from its original registration date can be registered under the Classic Vehicle Scheme.

At a glance

Understanding the Classic Vehicle Scheme

You can import and register a classic car, motorcycle or scooter for use in Singapore under the Classic Vehicle Scheme.

Classic vehicles must be at least 35 years old from their original registration date. Older cars, motorcycles and scooters manufactured before 1 January 1940 are classified under the Vintage Vehicle Scheme. See the table below for more details on the Classic Vehicle Scheme.

From 2025, new registrations of diesel-only cars and taxis will no longer be permitted. From 2030, all new registrations of cars and taxis must be of cleaner energy models (e.g. electric, hybrid). The restrictions will not apply to the import and registration of cars under the Classic Vehicle Scheme.

 

Usage restrictions for classic vehicles
 

You can only use your classic vehicle for 45 days in a calendar year under the Classic Vehicle Scheme, including weekends and public holidays. You must display a valid Day Licence each time you use it.

Day Licence

You will be issued 28 free Day Licences per calendar year when you register your vehicle under the scheme and when you renew your road tax annually. You can buy up to 17 additional Day Licences at $20 per licence at the LTA Customer Service Centre at 10 Sin Ming Drive Singapore 575701.

Day Licences cannot be transferred to another vehicle, exchanged nor refunded.  Day Licences cannot be carried over to another calendar year.

Importing and registering a classic vehicle
 

Before importing and registering a classic vehicle, ensure that it meets the registration and technical requirements.

 

Process for importing and registering a classic vehicle

Here is a summary of the steps to import and register a classic vehicle. For more details, download the guides below.

1.     Check if your vehicle meets the registration and technical requirements.

2.     Ship the vehicle to Singapore through a shipping agent.

3.     Arrange with your shipping agent to obtain an Inward Cargo Clearance Permit.

4.     Decide whether you want to register the vehicle yourself or get a motor dealer to register the vehicle for you. If a motor dealer registers the vehicle on your behalf, they will carry out all or most of the subsequent steps for you.

5.     Your importer must submit an application for vehicle approval through the Vehicle Inspection and Type Approval System (VITAS). Upon approval, the vehicle must be inspected at an LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre (AIC).

6.     Submit documents for registration and pay at the LTA Customer Service Centre at 10 Sin Ming Drive Singapore 575701. 

7.     Collect your Registration Notification Letter and receipt from the LTA Customer Service Centre.

8.     Upon successful registration, a vehicle registration number will be assigned to the classic vehicle, unless a retained or bid vehicle registration number is used. You have 7 calendar days to affix the vehicle registration number plates on your vehicle, and then seal them at an LTA-Authorised Inspection Centre (AIC). The number plate for classic vehicles looks like this:

 Download the guide to import and register a classic car (PDF, 205kB)

 Download the guide to import and register a classic motorcycle or scooter (PDF, 322kB)
 

Converting your vehicle into a classic vehicle
 

You can convert your Singapore-registered cars, motorcycles or scooters to a classic vehicle.  Vehicles must be at least 35 years old from its original registration date. 

Learn how to convert your vehicle into a classic vehicle