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The FAQs also cover application steps via SingPass or FIN, fees, expected mailing timelines, digital photograph submission rules, and restrictions on counter or manual applications. Guidance for SingPass registration, support contacts, and help channels for online submission issues is included, as well as initial replacement-related information for lost or damaged QDLs.",{"@graph":69,"@context":123},[70,84,106],{"@type":71,"itemListElement":72},"BreadcrumbList",[73,77,79,82],{"item":74,"name":75,"@type":76,"position":8},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",{"item":78,"name":9,"@type":76,"position":14},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/",{"item":80,"name":20,"@type":76,"position":81},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/exam/",3,{"item":83,"name":65,"@type":76,"position":19},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/online-application-for-qualified-driving-licence-qdl-frequently-asked-questions-faq/295933/",{"url":83,"name":65,"@type":85,"image":86,"author":91,"headline":65,"publisher":94,"fileFormat":97,"inLanguage":63,"description":67,"dateModified":98,"datePublished":99,"encodingFormat":97,"isAccessibleForFree":100,"interactionStatistic":101},"DigitalDocument",{"url":87,"@type":88,"width":89,"height":90},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/online-application-for-qualified-driving-licence-qdl-frequently-asked-questions-faq/295933.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":92,"@type":93},"supergirl","Person",{"url":74,"name":95,"@type":96},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-21","2026-09-18",true,{"@type":102,"interactionType":103,"userInteractionCount":105},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":104},"ViewAction",18,{"@type":107,"mainEntity":108},"FAQPage",[109,115,119],{"name":110,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":112},"If I am not an existing Singapore QDL holder, do I need to apply for a new QDL after passing the tests?","Question",{"text":113,"@type":114},"Yes. 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I am not an existing Singapore QDL holder. After I pass the required theory and practical driving tests, do I need to apply for a new QDL?  \nYes, upon passing the required theory and practical driving tests relevant to the class of licence, you will have to apply for a new QDL online (from 1 October 2018) via [http://www.police.gov.sg/e-services](http://www.police.gov.sg/e-services) or the Police@SG mobile application. It is an offence for a person to drive a vehicle without a valid QDL that authorises him/her to drive the vehicle.  \n2. Who can apply for a new QDL?  \nFrom 1 October 2018, all:  \n(a) Singapore citizens, Singapore permanent residents, and  \n(b) foreigners holding valid work passes issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or Student/Long-Term Visit passes issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)  \nwill have to submit their online applications for a new QDL upon passing the required theory and practical driving tests relevant to the class of driving licence.  \n3. How do I apply for a new QDL online?  \nYou can apply for a new QDL online via [http://www.police.gov.sg/e-services](http://www.police.gov.sg/e-services) orthe Police@SG mobile application using your SingPass account.  \nForeigners who do not have a SingPass account can apply for their QDLs using their Foreign Identification Numbers (FIN) and dates of birth.  \n4. How much does it cost to apply for a new QDL?  \nThe application fee for a new QDL is S$50 . Payment can be made online via eNETS/Visa/MasterCard/Debit card.  \n5. When can I apply for a new QDL online?  \nFrom 1 October 2018, you may apply for your QDL online if you have:  \n(i) passed the required theory test(s) and practical driving test relevant to the class(es) of driving licence that you are applying for; and  \n(ii) attended and successfully completed the “Expressway Familiarisation Ride” training programme conducted by a licensed driving school (  if you are applying for a Class 2B licence )  \n6. When will I receive my new QDL after submitting my application?  \nYour new QDL will be mailed to you within 7 working days upon successful application.  \n7. How do I submit my photograph for my new QDL application?  \nIf you have enrolled at a driving centre as a private or school student before 1 October 2018 , you will need to go to one of the driving centre’s service counters to have your digital photograph taken before you can submit your online application for QDL. This digital photograph will be submitted by the driving school to Traffic Police within 4 hours and will be printed on your QDL. A service fee of S$6 is payable to the driving centre for this digital photograph-taking service. For more information on the digital photograph-taking service and enrolment procedures at the driving centres, please refer to the respective websites of the driving centres or approach their service counters for assistance.  \nIf you have enrolled at a driving centre as a private or school student on or after 1 October 2018 , you would already have your digital photograph taken at the driving centre during enrolment. A service fee of S$6 is payable to the driving centre for this digital photograph-taking service. You may apply for your QDL online upon passing the required theory tests and practical driving test.  \n8. Can I take and submit my own photograph for my new QDL application?  \nNo. TP only accepts digital photographs taken by the driving centres.  \nHowever, TP is exploring the introduction of an online function to allow the selfuploading of photographs in the future. More details of the new feature will be announced once it is ready for implementation.  \n9. Can I apply for a new QDL over the counter at one of the TP Service Counters or TP Headquarters?  \nNo, manual applications will not be accepted. All applications for new QDL will have to be done online via [http://www.police","cbCail3o3ktX1Vjq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCail3o3ktX1Vjq","pdf",92184,"English","# New QDL Application\n## Eligibility and need for a new QDL\n## Online application methods\n## Fees and application timing\n## Photograph submission requirements\n## Limitations on self-submitted or counter applications\n# Replacement of QDL\n## Online replacement eligibility for lost, damaged, or defaced QDL\n# SingPass and assistance\n## Registering for SingPass and eligibility\n## Contacting SingPass Helpdesk\n## Getting help for online application issues","[{\"question\":\"If I am not an existing Singapore QDL holder, do I need to apply for a new QDL after passing the tests?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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