Get your Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) before July 1st, if you are traveling to Malaysia

The Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) is a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag used to track foreign vehicles and note if their drivers have outstanding fines on traffic offences in Malaysia. The VEP is a compulsory electronic permit issued by Malaysia’s Road Transport Department for foreign-registered vehicles, particularly Singapore vehicles entering Johor via land checkpoints, to track foreign vehicle movements and ensure road and toll compliance.

Documents Required

You must have your

• Vehicle log card (English)
• NRIC
• Passport and driver’s license
• Vehicle road tax, Model, Vehicle photo
• Certificate of entitlement (COE)
• Insurance certificate

How can I find out, if my car is VEP-ready?

You can check if your car is VEP-ready (Vehicle Entry Permit), by verifying if it has a valid VEP-RFID tag installed and activated. This tag is mandatory for foreign-registered vehicles entering Malaysia. You’ve to confirm your vehicle’s VEP status by,

1. Log in to the official VEP portal.
2. Enter your Car’s details correctly (number plate, owner info, etc.).
3. Check your registration status (show as “Activated” or “Completed”).
4. If you haven’t received the RFID tag, you can track your collection status through the portal.
5. If your status shows “Incomplete” or “Pending,” your car is not yet VEP-ready and may not be allowed entry at Malaysian borders.

What should I do, if my car is not VEP-ready?

If your car is not VEP-ready, it means you cannot legally enter Malaysia with it until the Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) process is completed. Driving into Malaysia without a VEP may result in denied entry, fines, or vehicle impoundment. Always ensure your VEP is ready and active before crossing the border. Follow the below steps to activate VEP.

• Register your vehicle on the VEP portal
• Wait for approval and the issuance of your VEP-RFID tag
• Collect and install the RFID tag on your car as instructed
• Activate the tag online before travelling.

Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) Registration Process

What is the process to obtain the VEP-RFID tag?

1. Self-Collect tag in Johor: Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ) providing you with information via email about when, where, and how to pick it up.
2. Home delivery: Where the tag will be delivered to your preferred address in Singapore or Malaysia.
3. Processing fee for the tag: RM10.
4. Applicants must pay a service fee of RM30, a postage fee of around RM15 for Singapore delivery, and include sales and services tax.

VEP-RFID Tag Collection Centers

Is a Touch ’n Go eWallet required to apply for the VEP?

Yes. Before applying for the VEP, you’ve to download the Touch ‘n Go app and link it to your VEP-RFID tag for on-the-go payments. You can also use to pay toll fees and road charges in Malaysia.

• Download / Activate Touch ’n Go e-wallet
• Link RFID tag with the wallet
• Click “More” in the Touch ’n Go app
• Under Transport section, select “RFID”
• The page show the details of your linked vehicle (includes tag ID)
• Remind that “Active” displayed on the top right corner of the page
• If it shows, your VEP is linked to Touch ’n Go account.
• Click on “Transactions” on the Touch ’n Go app to track your payments.

How to track your Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) Tag Application Status?

1. Visit VEP Tag Application Status
2. Enter your email, password.

What will be the Fine if your Vehicle had not Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), Singapore?

Non-Malaysian-registered vehicle drivers without a valid VEP face a compound fine of RM300 (S$90), with cashless payments accepted at JPJ counters, mobile counters, or online via the MyEG system.

FAQ:

1. Can I transfer my existing VEP-RFID tag to my new vehicle?

• No, the tag is unique to each vehicle and not transferrable.

2. I registered for the VEP a few years ago but never received my RFID tag. What steps should I take now?

• To update your information, log in to the portal again. Verify your details, then proceed to make payment and select your tag collection method. If you encounter difficulties or forget your registration email, contact JPJ at aduanvep@jpj.gov.my or call +603-7941-2888.

3. How can I replace my VEP tag if it’s lost, damaged, or stolen?

• To update your tag status on the VEP registration portal, submit a police report to the JPJ when collecting a new tag and pay an additional administration fee.

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