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Looking at the post above, looks like it is better to wait and ride rental motorcycles overseas, and then apply for a 2A after completing a year on class 2 without a bike. CB400/DRZ400SM will have to wait!

Back from my trip now, thanks to the converted DL and IDP, everything went fine, even with the <200cc mark behind it . Rented a BMW F800GS and rode around the Alps for three days, knocking down Grimsel and Susten passes. Now time to take up matters with licensing authority for a higher cc DL!

Just a quick update - received my DL by post yesterday, applied for IDP in the evening and got it within 15 minutes. Here's a timeline, in case someone is in a hurry like me: 20 May - Basic Theory Test at SSDC, turns out to be theory test due to system fault 24 May - Result confirmed on call by SSDC...

The AAS website states it can issue IDP only for SG driving license. So far, no one had asked in the past for an IDP when driving overseas. Yes, Singapore AAS is useless for any other driving license. I was suggesting that you obtain the IDL from whichever country your current license is registered...

Have you tried going over to BBDC to do your tests? Have your tried getting an IDL for one of your other licenses? My experince is that no one gives a crap about an IDL if you've already got a photo license that is current. I'd go that route. The AAS website states it can issue IDP only for SG driv...

Thanks for the tips! I hope I clear BTT in one go, since 10 days to get photo card license plus 5 days to get IDP, I am really cutting it close to my trip. I should probably check when applying, whether the 10 days can be cut shorter if I can self-collect. For the full license, I would be happy eve...

1) On passing BTT, do you get your converted license on the same day? If not, how long? Need this info as I am renting bike overseas and it needs IDP, which takes 5 days from applying here in SG. You'll know if you pass the BTT immediately and will be given a slip of paper indicating you passed. Yo...

A lot of information - thanks all for the efforts! I am applying for conversion based on by driving licenses from India and Bahrain, where I had owned 350cc and 650cc bikes in the past. Recently, I had rented 650s in Australia and Thailand, so safe to say I know my way around on a higher capacity bi...