If you're planning to drive when overseas, having an International Driving Permit (IDP) can minimise inconvenience in countries where English is not commonly spoken. IDP is useful in these situations in a foreign country 1) Car rental 2) Traffic violations 3) Traffic accidents 4) Motor insurance claims 5) Verify driver with photo identification. Processing fee for the IDP is $20.00 and is valid for a year. Go to Automobile Association of Singapore office. They have two locations: 535 Kallang Bah