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Vocational License Course (PDVL / TDVL)

Get the right resources to get started on your Grab journey!

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What is TDVL (Taxi Driver’s Vocational License) ?

TDVL is a license required by LTA for individuals to drive either a taxi or a private hire cars

  • Total Course Duration: 19hrs 30min

  • Requires completion of THREE e-tests, Duration 3hrs

PDVL holders can take a PDVL to TDVL conversion course and covert their license to a TDVL

  • Total Course Duration: 7hrs

  • Requires completion of TWO e-tests, Duration: 1hr 45min

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How to get your vocational license

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Apply for ATC (Approval To attend Course) letter.

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Attend medical checkup.

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Apply for PDVL / TDVL course.

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Attend the PDVL / TDVL Course and Test.

Step-by-step guide to get your Vocational License

Ensure that you have the following documents before proceeding

  • Applicant must be minimum 30 years old

  • only applicable to Singapore citizen

MediSave contributions if self-employed

*You will not be able to proceed without these documents

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