Getting Your Dubai Driving Licence: Cost and Steps

The process, step by step

1. 1

   Open your traffic file

   Your first step is opening a traffic file with the relevant traffic department. Prepare the documents below before you start. A 'No objection' letter from your sponsor is only needed if the related traffic department requires it. The fee for opening the file is not listed here — check the current amount on rta.ae.

   المستندات:Copy of passportEmirates ID card2 photographsEye test report'No objection' letter from sponsor (if required)
2. 2

   Take classes at a private institute

   Citizens and expatriate residents obtain a UAE driving licence after taking classes from private institutes. The number of classes and their cost are set by the institutes and are not published here, so confirm the current pricing directly with the institute and on rta.ae.

3. 3

   Pass the tests

   After your classes, you take the tests conducted by the local transport authorities. Passing these tests is what qualifies you for the licence. Any test fees are not stated here — check the authority's website for the current amounts.

4. 4

   Or exchange your home-country licence

   Some expatriate residents can exchange their existing valid driving licence issued by their home country instead of taking the full course. In this case, the applicant must be at least 18 years old. Whether your country qualifies and the exchange fee are not listed here — verify both on rta.ae.

   المستندات:Existing valid home-country driving licence
5. 5

   Know your licence validity

   A new driving licence is valid for 1 year for those under 21, and for 2 years for those who are 21 or older. Keep track of your expiry date so you can renew on time.

6. 6

   Renew when the time comes

   Renewal of driving licences is available online in most of the emirates. Before you renew, you must settle your traffic fines. The renewal fee is not stated here — check the current amount on the authority's website.

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