Foreigner on Long Term Visit Pass Applying for Private Hire Car Vocational Licence

Debated in Parliament on 15 Jan 2019.

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Murali Pillai questioned the circumstances under which a foreigner on a Long Term Visit Pass with a Letter of Consent can apply for a Private Hire Car Vocational Licence despite not meeting the LTA's requirement of a work pass with "chauffeur" as the vocation.
Khaw Boon Wan responded that the Land Transport Authority does not allow Letter of Consent holders to obtain a Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence.
The debate clarified the policy restriction preventing foreigners with a Letter of Consent from acquiring the necessary licence for private hire car driving.
The exchange highlighted the misalignment between the Ministry of Manpower's Letter of Consent and LTA's vocational licensing requirements.

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Murali Pillai

Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for Transport under what circumstances will a foreigner on a Long Term Visit Pass with a Letter of Consent issued by the Ministry of Manpower that allows him to be employed as a driver in a private company be permitted to apply for a Private Hire Car Vocational Licence despite the fact that he will not be able to fulfill LTA's requirement that he must have a work pass issued by the Ministry of Manpower with his vocation stated as "chauffeur".

Khaw Boon Wan

The Land Transport Authority does not allow Letter of Consent holders to obtain a Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence.

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Murali Pillai questioned the circumstances under which a foreigner on a Long Term Visit Pass with a Letter of Consent can apply for a Private Hire Car Vocational Licence despite not meeting the LTA's requirement of a work pass with "chauffeur" as the vocation.
Khaw Boon Wan responded that the Land Transport Authority does not allow Letter of Consent holders to obtain a Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence.
The debate clarified the policy restriction preventing foreigners with a Letter of Consent from acquiring the necessary licence for private hire car driving.
The exchange highlighted the misalignment between the Ministry of Manpower's Letter of Consent and LTA's vocational licensing requirements.

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Foreigner on Long Term Visit Pass Applying for Private Hire Car Vocational Licence

Debated in Parliament on 15 Jan 2019.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

Murali Pillai questioned the circumstances under which a foreigner on a Long Term Visit Pass with a Letter of Consent can apply for a Private Hire Car Vocational Licence despite not meeting the LTA's requirement of a work pass with "chauffeur" as the vocation.
Khaw Boon Wan responded that the Land Transport Authority does not allow Letter of Consent holders to obtain a Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence.
The debate clarified the policy restriction preventing foreigners with a Letter of Consent from acquiring the necessary licence for private hire car driving.
The exchange highlighted the misalignment between the Ministry of Manpower's Letter of Consent and LTA's vocational licensing requirements.

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Murali Pillai

Khaw Boon Wan

The Land Transport Authority does not allow Letter of Consent holders to obtain a Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence.

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Murali Pillai questioned the circumstances under which a foreigner on a Long Term Visit Pass with a Letter of Consent can apply for a Private Hire Car Vocational Licence despite not meeting the LTA's requirement of a work pass with "chauffeur" as the vocation.
Khaw Boon Wan responded that the Land Transport Authority does not allow Letter of Consent holders to obtain a Private Hire Car Driver's Vocational Licence.
The debate clarified the policy restriction preventing foreigners with a Letter of Consent from acquiring the necessary licence for private hire car driving.
The exchange highlighted the misalignment between the Ministry of Manpower's Letter of Consent and LTA's vocational licensing requirements.

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Foreigner on Long Term Visit Pass Applying for Private Hire Car Vocational Licence

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