[Q&A] Travel Documents Required For Foreign Biker's Entry To Singapore

[traveLOL]

Hi all,

 

I hope you guys can help me - I'm planning a big trip, starting in Thailand and finishing in Singapore. Anyone has experience with crossing the border from Thailand to Malaysia ?

 

Do they stamp your passport during immigration or scan it ? I heard some people had problems with passports that were not stamped - anyone heard something about that ? If I don't get stamped at the border, where can I get it once I'm in the country ?

 

Are my details entered into some computer system in the border crossing so that I can prove I'm legit ?

 

And another thing - the official site says I need to show proof of getting a yellow fever vaccine, anyone know anything about that ? was anyone ever asked to show such proof ?

 

Thanks guys

[racingter]

Hi all,

 

I hope you guys can help me - I'm planning a big trip, starting in Thailand and finishing in Singapore. Anyone has experience with crossing the border from Thailand to Malaysia ?

 

Do they stamp your passport during immigration or scan it ? I heard some people had problems with passports that were not stamped - anyone heard something about that ? If I don't get stamped at the border, where can I get it once I'm in the country ?

 

Are my details entered into some computer system in the border crossing so that I can prove I'm legit ?

 

And another thing - the official site says I need to show proof of getting a yellow fever vaccine, anyone know anything about that ? was anyone ever asked to show such proof ?

 

Thanks guys

 

hi TravelLOL,

 

Clearing saodao border u need to pay 2 rm and u need to have ur bike log card or letter,need to declare that the bike is urs...if the vechicle is not urs..u will need a letter of approval from the owner...u will need to stamp ur passport,never ever fo pass the border without having ur passprt stamped...if not u will have problems with the immgrations dept.i dun think that they will stamp ur passprts once u r in the country already.

 

Your details will be entered in to the system oncd u have pass the border when u have ur passprt stamped,as for the vaccine..i have never heard that b4 and when passing the border of malaysia and thailand i have neber been asked for the proof of any vaccine lei,...,but it's safe also to take the vaccine...kiasee a bit lar...

 

 

 

cheers,

racingter

[panclanrider]

Hi all,

 

I hope you guys can help me - I'm planning a big trip, starting in Thailand and finishing in Singapore. Anyone has experience with crossing the border from Thailand to Malaysia ?

 

Do they stamp your passport during immigration or scan it ? I heard some people had problems with passports that were not stamped - anyone heard something about that ? If I don't get stamped at the border, where can I get it once I'm in the country ?

 

Are my details entered into some computer system in the border crossing so that I can prove I'm legit ?

 

And another thing - the official site says I need to show proof of getting a yellow fever vaccine, anyone know anything about that ? was anyone ever asked to show such proof ?

 

Thanks guys

 

Hi bro,

 

Are you a Singaporean or a citizen of any of the Asean Countries?

 

Are you crossing from Thailand using the Sadao Border to Malaysia's Bukit Kayu Hitam or the other one into Kelantan?

 

Who's the ownership of the bike that you're gonna ride into Malaysia?

[viewfromthesaddle]

Hi

 

I am a guy from the UK riding my dream big bike trip (see http://www.viewfromthesaddle.co.uk and http://www.bikersoracle.com/vfr/forum/showthread.php?t=87703)

 

I posted a message to the HorizonsUnlimited.com Singapore community and they suggested I ask in this forum, so "hello" and:

 

Darn! A close friend has decided to get married which means I have to fly to Paris early May 2009. i am currently in KL but am looking to ride down to Singapore (as it is much cheaper to fly from there) have a look around, then fly to Paris for a week before returning to Singapore then KL.

 

So I was wondering if anyone was in Singapore, or knows someone who might help, who could put me up for a few nights and/or offer some secure parking for my bike while I fly as this would help me no end.

 

 

Many thanks

 

Paul aka ViewFromTheSaddle aka karter257

 

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[viewfromthesaddle]

Further to this thread: UK biker riding into Singapore soon

 

has anyone any information on what docs etc I need to ride into Singapore on a UK registered bike. I have a carnet des passage, does Singapore accept that? I have my V5 UK registration document and international driving licence, anything else needed?

 

Many thanks Paul

 

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[jtzx]

woot.. you got a bike from KL and you riding down to singapore?

 

meaning bike parking in singapore while u fly to paris?

[stanco]

too bad i don't stay in a landed property to help u keep and look after your bike.

 

but the least i can do for you is to bring up this thread to the top for awareness.

 

to you.

[viewfromthesaddle]

Yep basically just looking for some secure parking in Singapore - ideally near the airport but not essential where I can leave the bike for a week (or maybe two)

 

paul

[pranzer]

Hope you find a place to park Ups

[Kenneth.C]

Yep basically just looking for some secure parking in Singapore - ideally near the airport but not essential where I can leave the bike for a week (or maybe two)

 

paul

 

well technically u can park at the airport. here's the link for u.

 

http://www.changiairport.com/changi/en/index.html

[seven311]

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Edited February 15, 2013 by seven311

[viewfromthesaddle]

well technically u can park at the airport. here's the link for u.

 

http://www.changiairport.com/changi/en/index.html

 

at 0.5 GBP/day it is remarkable cheap. Would you consider it safe? Do I pay before or after - just in case I end up spending two weeks away instead of one.

[viewfromthesaddle]

Hi Paul.

 

You can park your bike at my workplace. it's free, with 24hr security guards.

 

It's also got our MRT (Tube) system that can take you to the airport.

 

Lodging, you might want to consider a budget hotel in the vicinity.

 

[email protected]

 

Welcome to Singapore.

 

Cheers seven311, have emailed you.

 

Got any budget hotels to recommend?

[eedwinn]

at 0.5 GBP/day it is remarkable cheap. Would you consider it safe? Do I pay before or after - just in case I end up spending two weeks away instead of one.

 

It is relatively safe parking at the airport. If you're worried, you can take some precautions by having a bike cover or locking your wheels.

 

If I'm not wrong, you only pay after you leave the carpark. I just remembered they are using the electronic parking system, which requires the use of IU, so I do not know if your bike will be able to pay the charges or even enter the carpark.

[seven311]

I did a lonely planet search.

 

Summer Tavern seems like a nice place.

[zyrofillica]

It is relatively safe parking at the airport. If you're worried, you can take some precautions by having a bike cover or locking your wheels.

 

If I'm not wrong, you only pay after you leave the carpark. I just remembered they are using the electronic parking system, which requires the use of IU, so I do not know if your bike will be able to pay the charges or even enter the carpark.

 

Motorcycles, including scooters parking at changi airport.

S$1.30 per day

http://www.changiairport.com/changi/en/airport_guide/tofrom_ap/car_parkinfo.html

 

Quite safe to park there and it is sheltered carpark.

[apitBIOL]

It is relatively safe parking at the airport. If you're worried, you can take some precautions by having a bike cover or locking your wheels.

 

If I'm not wrong, you only pay after you leave the carpark. I just remembered they are using the electronic parking system, which requires the use of IU, so I do not know if your bike will be able to pay the charges or even enter the carpark.

 

or ideally you can manually insert the cashcard into the machine.

[Kenneth.C]

at 0.5 GBP/day it is remarkable cheap. Would you consider it safe? Do I pay before or after - just in case I end up spending two weeks away instead of one.

 

It is relatively safe parking at the airport. If you're worried, you can take some precautions by having a bike cover or locking your wheels.

 

If I'm not wrong, you only pay after you leave the carpark. I just remembered they are using the electronic parking system, which requires the use of IU, so I do not know if your bike will be able to pay the charges or even enter the carpark.

 

or ideally you can manually insert the cashcard into the machine.

 

there's ur answer Paul. and just to make things a little easier for u, here's a link for u just in case u aren't familiar with what a cashcard is.

 

http://www.nets.com.sg/consumers/netscashcard/index.php

[viewfromthesaddle]

Thanks all think I am sorted now. Or once I understand this cash/AutoPass thingy!

[kittosoft]

u can park at my workshop... Its in the western part of singapore... no 1 will meddle with it except for me

 

its lock up everyday... open on mon to fri 9am-5pm...

 

alternatively at my mum's apartment... open air private carpark.

[chris 525]

But first you have to get your bike into Singapore, from what I have heard it ain't that easy. I have heard of many european bike travellers facing problems at the checkpoint, becasue their vehicle is not Malaysian or Singapore registered, so better check this one out

[zyrofillica]

yeah. and i think they have to pay like $120 i think for road tax or admin fees just to enter singapore on a bike.

[chris 525]

There's a budget backpacker (Discoveryplanet approved) Hostel in Little India, S$20 per night, if you want the details PM me.

[DeusExMachina]

at 0.5 GBP/day it is remarkable cheap. Would you consider it safe? Do I pay before or after - just in case I end up spending two weeks away instead of one.

 

The best thing would be to hook up with a local biker that can help store some of your gear while you're away. Your lid, boots and stuff. That way, you could park at his place and also have him babysit the stuff you don't need in France so you can travel light.

 

Also, you don't have to put them into your bike luggage and risk getting them broken into. Truth is, yes... Singapore does indeed has a low crime rate... but that is far from being "no crime". While bikes being stolen here are few and far between, there are cases of bike luggage being broken into, and also parts theft.

 

There are expatriate biking communities in Singapore. Go forth and touch base with them. I'm guessing they won't mind befriending a Brit who's on an adventure of a lifetime, and spare him a bit of space in their homes as well as parking for your bike.

[viewfromthesaddle]

Thanks for the advice but $120 to get in makes it out of budget, looks like I might be flying down for 9 Ringgits instead, shame as always great to visit another country by bikee :-)