Step 1: Ensure you meet the requirements

• Be at least 30 years old at the point of application
• Be a Singapore Citizen
• Have a valid Class 3 or 3A Singapore driving licence for a continuous period of at least 1 year at the point of application
• Be able to speak and read basic English

An application will also be affected by these conditions:

• An applicant who committed any serious offences such as rape, murder or kidnapping will not be considered
• An applicant who committed less serious offences such as housebreaking and cheating may be considered after the sentence has been completed. A testimonial from the relevant authority may be requested on a case-by-case basis
• An applicant serving supervision orders may be considered after the supervision order is completed
• An applicant with a suspended or disqualified driving licence may be considered after the suspension or disqualification is over

Step 2: Submit your application

• Submit your application online via GoBusiness Licensing portal. Login via Singpass and search for “Taxi Driver Vocational Licence”. You can use a computer, a tablet (7 inch and above, in portrait view) or a smart phone (5.5 inch and above, in landscape view) to assess the portal.
• During the application, you will need to upload these documents:
  o  NRIC
  o  Passport size photo
  o  Education certificate

• Pay a non-refundable application fee of $40 via credit card, debit card or PayPal
  
• If you are self-employed, you will need to have up-to-date Medisave contributions. To check the status of your Medisave contributions, login to your CPF account using your Singpass.

It will take about 30 working days to process your application, if all the documents are in order.

Step 3: Complete a medical check-up

Once you are approved to attend the Taxi Driver Vocational Licence course, you must undergo a complete medical check-up and chest x-ray.

• A medical check-up and chest x-ray examination can be done at any medical or x-ray clinic
  
• The medical examination form must be completed and certified by a registered medical practitioner, while a radiologist must sign your chest x-ray report 
• Submit your medical records to the training provider when registering for the course.

Step 4: Register for and attend the Taxi Driver Vocational Licence Course

The taxi driver course is conducted by the ComfortDelGro (CDG) Taxi, NTUC LearningHub (LHUB) and Singapore Taxi Academy (STA).

You can choose to take the full-time course over 2 days, or part-time course over 8 days.

Visit these pages for more details and to register for the course:

• CDG TDVL Course
• LHUB TDVL Course
• STA TDVL Course

Bring along the completed hard copy medical examination form when registering for the course.

After you pass the course, collect your Temporary TDVL from your test centre with your result slip. This temporary licence is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. After the course, the TDVL card will be delivered to you directly via registered mail. This card replaces your temporary TDVL, which is now invalid.

Once you have successfully attained your vocational licence, you have to abide by the rules and regulations under the Vocational Licence Points System (VLPS). Your licence can be suspended or revoked if you commit offences.

If you already hold a Taxi Driver’s Vocational Licence (TDVL), you do not need to apply for a PDVL.

Step 1: Ensure you meet the requirements:

• Be at least 30 years old at the point of application
• Be a Singapore Citizen
• Have held a valid Class 3 or 3A Singapore driving licence for at least a continuous period of 1 year at the point of application
• Be able to speak and read basic English

An application will also be affected by these conditions:

• An applicant who committed any serious offences such as rape, murder or kidnapping will not be considered
• An applicant who committed less serious offences such as housebreaking and cheating may be considered after the sentence has been completed. A testimonial from the relevant authority may be requested on a case-by-case basis
• An applicant serving supervision orders may be considered after the supervision order is completed
• An applicant with a suspended or disqualified driving licence may be considered after the suspension or disqualification is over

Step 2: Submit your application

• Submit your application online via GoBusiness Licensing portal. Login with your Singpass and search for “Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence”. You can use a computer, a tablet (7 inch and above, in portrait view) or a smart phone (5.5 inch and above, in landscape view) to assess the portal.
• During the application, you will need to upload these documents:
  • NRIC
  • Driving licence
  • Passport size photo
  • Education certificate

• Pay a non-refundable application fee of $40 via credit card, debit card or PayPal.
• If you are self-employed, you will need to have up-to-date Medisave contributions. To check the status of your Medisave contributions, log in to your CPF account using your Singpass

It will take about 30 working days to process your application, if all the documents are in order.

Step 3: Complete a medical check-up

Once you are approved to attend the Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence course, you must undergo a complete medical check-up and chest x-ray.

• A medical check-up and chest x-ray examination can be done at any medical or x-ray clinic
• The medical examination form must be completed and certified by a registered medical practitioner, while a radiologist must sign your chest x-ray report
• Submit your medical records to the training provider when registering for the course.

Step 4: Register for and attend the Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence course

The Private Hire Car Driver’s Vocational Licence course is conducted by the ComfortDelGro (CDG) Taxi, NTUC LearningHub (LHUB) and Singapore Taxi Academy (STA).

Visit these pages for more details and to register for the course:

• CDG PDVL Course
• LHUB PDVL Course
• STA PDVL Course

Bring along the completed hard copy medical examination form when registering for the course.

After you pass the course, collect your Temporary PDVL from your test centre with your result slip. This temporary licence is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. After the course, the PDVL card will be delivered to you directly via registered mail. This card replaces your temporary PDVL, which is now invalid.

Once you have successfully attained your vocational licence, you have to abide by the rules and regulations under the Vocational Licence Points System (VLPS). Your licence can be suspended or revoked if you commit any offences.

Step 1: Ensure you meet the requirements:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident, or a Work Permit holder with bus driver as your vocation
• Have held a valid Class 3/3A Singapore driving licence for at least a continuous period of 1 year at the point of application

An application will also be affected by these conditions: 

• An applicant who committed any serious offences such as rape, murder or kidnapping will not be considered
• An applicant who committed less serious offences such as housebreaking and cheating may be considered after the sentence has been completed. A testimonial from the relevant authority may be requested on a case-by-case basis 
• An applicant serving supervision orders may be considered after the supervision order is completed 
• An applicant with a suspended or disqualified driving licence may be considered after the suspension or disqualification is over 
  

Step 2: Submit your application

• Submit your application online via GoBusiness Licensing portal. Login with your Singpass and search for “Bus Driver’s Vocational Licence (BDVL)/ Bus Attendant Vocational Licence (BAVL)”. You can use a computer, a tablet (7 inch and above, in portrait view) or a smart phone (5.5 inch and above, in landscape view) to assess the portal.
• During the application, you will need to upload these documents:

• Pay a non-refundable application fee of $40 via credit card, debit card or PayPal
• If you are self-employed, you will need to have up-to-date Medisave contributions. To check the status of your Medisave contributions, log in to your CPF account using your Singpass.

Step 3: Complete a medical check-up

Once you are approved to attend the Bus Driver’s Vocational Licence course, you must undergo a complete medical check-up and chest x-ray.

• A medical check-up and chest x-ray examination can be done at any medical or x-ray clinic
• The medical examination form must be completed and certified by a registered medical practitioner, while a radiologist must sign your chest x-ray report
• Submit your completed medical form, duly certified by a local registered medical practitioner to the training provider when registering for the course

Step 4:  Register for and attend the Bus Driver’s Vocational Licence course

The Bus Driver’s Vocational Licence course is conducted by the Bukit Batok Driving Centre Ltd (BBDC), ComfortDelGro Driving Centre Pte Ltd (CDC), ComfortDelGro Bus Pte Ltd and Singapore Safety Driving Centre Ltd (SSDCL).

Visit these pages for more details and to register for the course:

• BBDC BDVL Course
• CDC BDVL Course  
• ComfortDelGro Bus Pte Ltd BDVL Course
• SSDCL BDVL Course

Bring along the completed hard copy medical examination, duly certified by a local registered medical practitioner when registering for the course.

After you pass the course, the BDVL card will be delivered to you directly via registered mail.

Once you have successfully attained your vocational licence, you have to abide by the rules and regulations under the Vocational Licence Points System (VLPS). Your licence can be suspended or revoked if you commit any offences.

The licence is valid only for omnibus drivers employed by a public transport operator (SBS Transit Ltd, SMRT Buses Ltd, Tower Transit Singapore or Go Ahead Singapore).

To apply for a licence to drive an omnibus, contact the respective public transport operator directly.

Step 1: Ensure you meet the requirements

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Singapore Citizen

An application will also be affected by these conditions:

• An applicant who committed any serious offences such as rape, murder or kidnapping will not be considered
• An applicant who committed less serious offences such as housebreaking and cheating may be considered after the sentence has been completed. A testimonial from the relevant authority may be requested on a case-by-case basis
• An applicant serving supervision orders may be considered after the supervision order is completed

Step 2: Submit your application

• Submit your application online via GoBusiness Licensing portal. Login and search for “Bus Driver’s Vocational Licence (BDVL)/ Bus Attendant Vocational Licence (BAVL)”. You can use a computer, a tablet (7 inch and above, in portrait view) or a smart phone (5.5 inch and above, in landscape view) to assess the portal
• During the application, you will need to upload these documents:
  • NRIC
  • Passport size photo
• Pay a non-refundable application fee of $40 via credit card, debit card or PayPal
• If you are self-employed, you will need to have up-to-date Medisave contributions. To check the status of your Medisave contributions, log in to your CPF account using your Singpass.

It will take about 30 working days to process your application, if all the documents are in order.
 

Step 3: Complete a medical check-up

Once you are approved to attend the Bus Attendant's Vocational Licence course, you must undergo a complete medical check-up and chest x-ray.

• A medical check-up and chest x-ray examination can be done at any medical or x-ray clinic
• The medical examination form must be completed and certified by a registered medical practitioner, while a radiologist must sign your chest x-ray report
• Submit your medical records to the training provider when registering for the course

Step 4:  Register for and attend the Bus Attendant’s Vocational Licence course

The Bus Attendant’s Vocational Licence course is conducted by the Bukit Batok Driving Centre Ltd (BBDC), ComfortDelGro Driving Centre Pte Ltd (CDC) and Singapore Safety Driving Centre Ltd (SSDCL).

Visit these pages for more details and to register for the course:

• BBDC BAVL Course
• CDC BAVL Course  
• SSDCL BAVL Course

Bring along the completed hard copy medical examination form, duly certified by a local registered medical practitioner when registering for the course.

After you pass the course, the BAVL card will be delivered to you directly via registered mail.