Dubai government made it possible for some countries to get a local driving license without having to undergo a driving test or driving school, all you have to do is to convert your license instead.
If you’re a citizen of the following countries and you carry its driver’s license then you’re eligible for an exchange.
Read Also: How to get Dubai driving license
Recognised and Eligible Countries for Dubai License change
The citizens of the following countries can transfer their home country driving license to Dubai license.
| Australia | Austria | Bahrain |
| Belgium | Canada * | Denmark |
| Finland | France | Germany |
| Greece * | Ireland | Italy |
| Japan * | S. Korea * | Kuwait |
| Netherlands | New Zealand | Norway |
| Oman | Poland * | Portugal |
| Qatar | Romania | KSA |
| S. Africa | Spain | Sweden |
| Switzerland | Turkey * | UK |
| USA |
Follow along with the requirements and the procedure written in easy steps.
Required Documents to Convert the License
- Passport original and copy
- A copy of your residency visa
- Current driving license original and copy
- Eye test certificate from a recognised optician.
- No objection letter from sponsor
Fees for Dubai License Exchange
- 360 AED license transfer fee
- 150 AED for the eye test
UPDATE – a few of the above documents are not necessarily required as of recent at least for UK drivers license conversion.
Required Documents for UK license holders
- Photocopy of your passport, UK driving license and Emirates ID.
- The originals of the above-mentioned documents.
Passport photographs are no longer required as the RTA will take it from the Emirates ID. The NOC is also not required.
The total cost for a UK conversion now costs AED 870 and the fee most likely applicable for all conversions no matter the country.
Also Read: How to renew your driving license in Dubai
The Steps
Once you’re done with your eye test – which can be at any recognised optician in Dubai – gather your documents and visit any of Dubai Traffic Department with driver licensing service.
Fill up the form then submit the documents to RTA officer for their signature.
Take the signed documents to the cashier for payment of 360 AED.
Once payment is done you need to go back to the officer and submit your papers and payment receipt.
Have a seat and wait until your name is called to take a photograph, the license should be issued in few minutes.
Special Cases and Extra Requirements
Driver’s licenses issued in Canada require a letter from the Canadian consulate to verify the license is genuine.
The licenses issued from the following countries require translation from the respective country consulate: Canada, Greece, Japan, Poland, South Korea and Turkey.
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Sheik Abdul
February 26, 2020 at 12:06 pmI have a new type “GCC valued Oman light vehicle driving license “ I am an Indian National. For the new type GCC valued license which clearly indicates the GCC logo. Can I transfer my license to UAE license? Kindly reply.
Fakhrudeen
February 26, 2020 at 8:33 amDear,
I am
Fakhrudeen indian and having oman license I got this license 2011 .now I have got job in UAE ,can I change in UAE… are I want to give any test. plz reply me
afspraak keuring
January 10, 2020 at 3:08 pmThese tips are really helpful to convert foreign license into Dubai.
Sameer
December 4, 2019 at 3:07 pmI’m from Pakistan i have bahrain driving licence and i want to convert to uae driving licence how can i..
MUHAMMAD MOHSIN KHAN
November 27, 2019 at 1:16 amSalam O Alaikum I am a Pakistani with SAUDI driving license Valid up to 2020 December but my visa is Dubai is it possible to convert my Saudi license in Dubai but I have one problem my original Licence has been lost but I have Scanned Copy its is Valid because Authority can check my Online status
vivek ramanathan
October 28, 2019 at 12:39 pmI have surrendered my UAE Driving license(Issued in Dubai) and obtained bahrain Driving license.My UAE Driving License (Issued in Dubai) is expired now.(Just last month)
If i am relocating to Abudhabi with new residence visa and in need of the UAE Driving license.
what is the possibility/formalities for renewing the expired and surrendered UAE Driving License? Please guide me.
Tofail Ahmad
October 2, 2019 at 10:05 pmsalam sir,I am Tofail Ahmad from bangladesh in uae sharjah residence for partner visa is valid,I have Bahrain driving license as valid. expiry date 19/09/2021.now how I can change my driving license in uae?
saravanan
September 11, 2019 at 12:06 pmDear sir,
I am indian and have oman license I got this license Oct 2015 .now I have job in UAE ,can I change in UAE…plz reply
Praveen
September 9, 2019 at 10:38 pmDear Salam Waddah,
I am a resident of UK (not an UK citizen), I have a valid UK driving licence. Is that possible to transfer or convert my UK driving license to get UAE Driving license? Looking forward for your kind reply.
Thank you.
Sri hari
August 17, 2019 at 9:51 amHii .
I am coming from KSA to Dubai for new job. I have already KAS valid driving license .So can you please explain to me what is procedure of transfer activity. To Dubai license.
Sri hari
August 17, 2019 at 9:48 amHii .
I am coming from KSA to Dubai for new job. I have already KAS valid visa .So can you please explain to me what is procedure of transfer activity.
MINKAIL IBRAHIM
August 3, 2019 at 9:51 pmCan I drive with Ghanaian international license in UAE
Narinder kumar
July 31, 2019 at 5:48 amHi sir I had uae manual driving license no.3 now I Wana to get another heavy truck licence also need same process from starting or less something like a clasess
Remu
July 15, 2019 at 9:55 pm2019 I convert my Abu Dhabi UAE driving licence to Bahrain. If I need to again come Abu Dhabi my driving licence will be convert with out taking any classes or exam.
Muhammad
July 11, 2019 at 8:56 pmAssalamu alikum
I am Muhammad Riasat from Pakistan now here in Dubai I have invalid Bahraini driving licence how can I renew it ?
umer
June 11, 2019 at 7:25 pmi am pakisani national and i have uk driving licence and i am coming to work in uae can i convert my uk licnce to uae, or i have to pass the test.
Ibrahim
April 29, 2019 at 2:58 pmDear Sir, I am Indian and I hold Dubai Driving Licence and then I moved to KSA. Now in KSA they took my Dubai Licence and then they gave me KSA licence. Now I am back to Dubai, kindly let me know the process.
murugesh
March 28, 2019 at 4:44 pmDear sir,
I am indian and have oman license I got this license before three month.now I have job in UAE ,can I change in UAE…plz reply
FOUZ
March 5, 2019 at 3:58 pmi am a indian,my dubai licence have lost.in my hand its copy only dubai DL.WHAT I DO FOR NEW LICENCE?
Samir
March 5, 2019 at 1:59 pmHi,
I had UAE license but when I moved to Oman I converted to Oman Driving License, Now After 5 years I am back to UAE, How to get back my UAE driving License now, can you please guide.
Alexander
February 21, 2019 at 9:35 pmHi there. I have just got to Fujairah for work. I have still my Bahraini driving license when I was living in Bahrain. What would the procedure be if i want to get the UAE license now, can i switch the license to UAE one
Mohamed Rafeeq
February 19, 2019 at 9:38 amAssalamu alaikkum, hello sir i am Indian , i have Indian , OMAN, BAHRAIN & KSA Light driving license still valid , and how to get emirates driving license ,
thanks
Shazab ali
February 18, 2019 at 2:37 pmAslamo alikom hy sir am shazab ali Pakistani butt my license Oman Muscat HTV and LTV on valid three month how to convert UAE DUBAI license plz help me sir am wat for u and me
Mehmood khan
June 10, 2020 at 11:32 pmplease contact me brother my number 0564033536
Christopher Milbourne
June 11, 2020 at 9:30 amFor what?
Shazab ali
February 18, 2019 at 2:29 pmAslamo alikum hy sir am Pakistani butt my license oman Muscat HTV and LTV three months valid how to convert to UAE license plz ans me salam sir am wat for u plz ans me
jawad ali shah
February 6, 2019 at 10:09 amsir j have omani heavy vehicle licenes 2 its tow years old.can i convert to dubai heavy vehicle license without test ?what is the prossgre ?
Syed Moazzam
February 2, 2019 at 5:00 pmHey i have saudi driving license what is the procedure to covert it to UAE license ??? please advice
sohail
January 17, 2019 at 4:06 pmHi Sir,
I would like to know that procedure of getting Sharjah Licence while i have Kuwait Driving License which is expired on August 2018 . I belong to Pakistan.
Kindly guide me for the procedure with price.
Thanks & Regards
Shinoj
January 11, 2019 at 4:28 pmHi,
I have a new type “GCC valued Oman light vehicle driving license “ I am an Indian National. I know you have answered similar questions but not for the new type GCC valued license which clearly indicates the GCC logo. Can I transfer my license to UAE license? Kindly reply.
Renjith
December 25, 2018 at 7:50 amI want to change qatar lisence is it possible now to get Dubai lisence
Salam Waddah
January 7, 2019 at 9:29 amDue to recent changes, we don’t have enough information about Qatar license and converting it in the UAE.
Arjun Manikotj
December 5, 2018 at 8:56 pmSir,
Iam an indian . I have valid ksa licence .
I can transfer my ksa licence to uae licence? Also i have indian licence.
I cannot transfer my licenece then what are the formalities..?how many clases where required?
Riffat Munir Khan
November 24, 2018 at 4:56 pmDear sir, I have oman license I get this license before three month.now I have job in UAE ,can I change in UAE….
Mark costales
November 23, 2018 at 9:52 amGood day sir I’m Filipino and have drivers licence in ksa can is it possible to converted in UAE licence?im hoping your immediate response thank you.
Salam Waddah
December 5, 2018 at 9:28 amYou can’t. You must take 20 classes
RITHIK KU
November 11, 2018 at 12:31 pmHai,
I am an indian and i have a valid indian 2 wheeler license and by any ways is it possible for me to convert it into uae 2 wheeler lisence?
It been 2 years after the issued date of my DL can u please tell me whether its possible or not?
Redempto
November 9, 2018 at 5:03 pmAssalamualaikum. I am Filipino here in Bahrain with valid UAE driving license but had expired last 13 Jul 2018. But last June, before expiration, I converted my UAE driving license to Bahrain driving license. Next month December, I will be working back again in Dubai, the same company I worked before when I got UAE driving license. My question is, can I have my Bahrain driving license converted to UAE driving license without driving classes?
Amit Grover
November 5, 2018 at 12:53 pmI am a New Zealand citizen with Dubai Residence Permit and hold a valid New Zealand driving license. When I convert my New Zealand license to the UAE license, will they keep my physical New Zealand license? If they do, how do I drive when I visit New Zealand?
Syed kashif
November 3, 2018 at 2:07 pmSir i have ksa licence but only copy its expiar in 2017 this work for me or not to making uae licence thanks
Nosisa
October 31, 2018 at 12:46 pmHi Sir how much to convert South African license to UAE license and what are the documents do have to produce ?
Faisal
October 26, 2018 at 5:12 amSalam …I am Faisal sir I am Pakistani I have a bike license for Bahrain I change for license uae plz information
Mohammad rafaquat ali
October 24, 2018 at 11:48 pmHi sir
I have oman valid licence
How to convert
We need bilhasa test or not
Please inform me
mavilla chandrababu
October 22, 2018 at 2:34 amHi sir iam working driver 15years and I have Indian licence 6years experens and ihave Kuwait 8years experience in valid licence Kuwait how to get license from UAE thanks please please please please please please please reply from me
Salam Waddah
October 22, 2018 at 9:14 amYou need to go to driving school again and take 20 class then exam in RTA
Bharath
October 8, 2018 at 10:44 pmHow can I convert my indian driving licence to dubai driving licence
Salam Waddah
October 9, 2018 at 9:47 amYou can’t convert an Indian license you must take class in here the UAE.
Muhammad Azam
October 4, 2018 at 8:50 pmi am Pakistani, holding Omani Valid DL , want to convert into UAE DL , Is it possible or UAE required any test ?
Salam Waddah
October 6, 2018 at 11:56 amUAE require 20 class in school and road test.
Shaheensha
October 1, 2018 at 9:48 pmHi sir
Thank you for the information, actualy i am an indian citizen having qatar license .is it possible for me to convert
Thank you
Christina
September 21, 2018 at 11:12 amHi im a uk national, 47 yrs old with a uk drivers license. My uk photocard is expired but all uk drivers license is valid until you reach 70 yrs old can i exchange my license even though the photocard is expired ?
Salam Waddah
September 30, 2018 at 5:05 pmI am not sure how the photocard system works.
Jerome
September 14, 2018 at 7:15 pmDear Sir,
I am Swiss. Do I get to keep my Swiss license, once I have obtained the UAE one? Thank you for clarifying.
Kind Regards,
Salam Waddah
September 16, 2018 at 12:51 pmHi Jerome. You get to keep your Swiss license and get a new UAE one.
obaid
September 6, 2018 at 10:07 ami have saudi arabia valid licence possible i convert in UAE licence.
Howard Medrano
September 3, 2018 at 5:14 amHi sir,
I have a copy of my qatar driving license and i’ved lost the original in my country, and its already expired last june 30, 2017.. and sir my question is is it valid to change my license? even if its expired and only a copy??
Hoping for your reply
Khichi ratan singh
August 31, 2018 at 1:14 amSar mere pas.dubai oman saUdi laiseNS have ab me dubai laisens namber 5 chahtahu my cantry india nex in dubai
Khichi ratan singh
August 31, 2018 at 12:58 amSar my niyar dubai oman k.s.a laisens heve draiver nex my dubai namber 5 lital want laiseNS my can try india nex in dubai
Farah Elmajdoub
August 30, 2018 at 7:21 amI asked this but didnt see my comment published so ill ask again (my bad if you see doubles). Im canadian and have a canadian G2 license (only restriction is driving with 0 blood alcohol level). I can drive alone and anywhere in Canada with it. Can i switch to UAE license?
Salam Waddah
September 5, 2018 at 2:30 pmYes you can convert but Driver’s licenses issued in Canada require a letter from the Canadian consulate to verify the license is genuine.
Farah
August 30, 2018 at 7:19 amHey, I have a canadian G2 license (only restriction is driving when my blood alcohol level is 0 but i dont drink so thats fine). I can drive anywhere and alone with G2 license in Canada. I am canadian. Is it possible to switch to a UAE license?
Salam Waddah
September 5, 2018 at 2:30 pmYes you can convert but Driver’s licenses issued in Canada require a letter from the Canadian consulate to verify the license is genuine.
Shiyas
August 26, 2018 at 5:28 pmDear Sir,
I Am a Indian. I was in Qatar Last 13 years, I have Valid Qatar Heavy & Light Driving License. Now Am in UAE, as Permanent visa. Emirates Id is Done. Can I transfer My Driving License To UAE with out test.
Mohammed Meraj
August 23, 2018 at 11:17 amDear Sir,
Please advice.
To convert KSA licence to Dubai, is it compulsion to have residence visa? On visit visa i cannot apply for change of licence?
please advice if there is any there option available.
Thanks & Regards
Meraj
Khichi ratan singh
August 20, 2018 at 7:08 pmHelp sar my niyar dubai namber hevee fortark laisens he next me nokay namber faif Nike wait du
Salam Waddah
August 26, 2018 at 11:19 amHi Khichi, I am not sure I understand your question.
Muhammad Noman
August 15, 2018 at 9:04 amSalam dear sir, I have Oman light driving license. I’m Pakistani. Can I convert this licence into UAE licence?
Salam Waddah
August 18, 2018 at 12:36 pmYou can’t dear, only if you’re Omani then you can convert Omani driving license
Muhammad Noman
August 22, 2018 at 9:02 amDear Now i m working in dubai i have dubai vissa so how to chang the omani license in dubai license
Muhammad Noman
August 15, 2018 at 8:59 amI have Oman’s driving license
Now I want to change in Dubai license
Plzz tel me how to chang in UAE
Salam Waddah
August 18, 2018 at 12:37 pmWe mention that you can’t unless you match all the requirements
Razaq
August 13, 2018 at 8:06 pmI am Indian I have Indian license
Any chance kindly
Masum
August 15, 2018 at 11:22 pmHello sir I am from bangladesh
I have Bahraini driving license expired 1 yrs
Can I change to UAE driving license
Luqman
August 9, 2018 at 12:23 pmSir, I have a Saudi driving license copy only, which is valid 2020, but my previous company they do not allow me to carry an original license. so can I convert my Saudi license to UAE without the original?
AKBARDEEN
August 5, 2018 at 9:11 pmI got temporary dubai driving license (6 month valid license) 12 years ago. Now possible to renew here in dubai.
Christopher Milbourne
August 8, 2018 at 12:19 pmUnfortunately, this is not possible.
Marija Koteva
July 26, 2018 at 6:57 pmHi,
I have a UK driving licence and am a resident of the UK, but not a citizen of the UK.
I also have a Macedonian driving licence – I am a citizen of Macedonia.
Can I exchange my UK driving licence for a UAE one?
Thank you
FAHRU DEEN
July 22, 2018 at 4:17 amHi I am Indian I have qatar valid license I can convert uae license now my friend told Sharjah now convert GCC license direct convert with out test it’s true I don’t know you said.
hemant
July 22, 2018 at 2:02 pmSir I am Indian having valid license of Doha Qatar. Can I convert UAE license directly without test . Pls reply
Salam Waddah
July 29, 2018 at 11:41 amNo.
Azeem Ahmed Khan
July 19, 2018 at 8:59 pmAssalaam Alykum
I am Pakistani I have valid Saudi iqama and license but I came Dubai from over company now I have also Dubai permit visa so can I convert my Saudi license in Dubai
Faisal Maqsood
July 30, 2018 at 3:35 pmYes you can convert but first you have pass road driving test.first just open the file 230DHM aprx then they are issue your learning license also you received one message contain your road driving test appointment. if you successfully passed then you pay 315DHM and hand over your saudi license to UAE license authority. in two days you will received your license by e post.
Syed
August 13, 2018 at 1:46 pmHi Mr. Maqsood, Can you please suggest where to open the file (any professional driving school). I really would like to know the fees involved.
Wazeer ahmed
July 18, 2018 at 9:49 pmWhat is the meaning of 20 lesson?
Salam Waddah
July 22, 2018 at 12:30 pmUsually taking a driving course in the UAE require you to attend 40 lessons or classes, but if you have a foreign driving license they cut that in half to 20 class instead of 40.
Boban
July 18, 2018 at 4:15 pmI am Indian national with valid Qatar licence. My Qatar licence is valid till 01-07-2019. Let me know if I can transfer this to UAE licence.
moorthy
July 16, 2018 at 11:35 amHi SIr,
I am indian.i am working in Oman and i am planned to move to UAE by next month.i have valid UAE employment Visa and as well as valid Oman employment visa .i want to export my car from oman to UAE .can i able to drive my car to UAE using oman driving license and use it in UAE untill i get UAE driving license ? Please feedback.
Abdul lathif
July 16, 2018 at 11:01 amI am India i have saudi arbia licence with india licence i need convert to dubai licence please help
Hassam
July 12, 2018 at 6:22 amHello Dear Sir Good Morning…
Im In UAE Pakistan National… I Have KSA Car (3) Driving License And Also Have Pakistani Car (3) License Valid … Now I Want To Take Car (3) UAE License Easley Whats The Procedure To Get It Easley Please Reply Me Thank You Very Much.. Shukran..
Riby varghese
July 11, 2018 at 5:12 pmI am an indian.i have oman license.can i convert to uae license.?
Nishad.P
July 11, 2018 at 9:41 amI have a Valid saudi license and I have visa in Dubai also, How can i take license here, please help me as a reply form
Salam Waddah
July 15, 2018 at 10:44 amIf you’re Saudi then yes but if you’re not Saudi then you need to take 20 classes instead of 40
Muhammad Junaid khan
July 9, 2018 at 9:54 amHi sir I m from Pakistan I have Fujairah driving license witches expired already 10 years passed I wanna transfer to Dubai how much coast please let me know
Salam Waddah
July 9, 2018 at 12:35 pmHi Muhammad, in your case of a very old license from different Emirate I am really not sure but you can contact RTA (Road and Transport Authority in Dubai) [email protected]
Malik
June 29, 2018 at 12:22 amI m from pakistan and i have uk driving licence and no claim bonus 6 years.i m on security visa in dubai .can i exchange my uk license to dubai license
Khuram
June 17, 2018 at 2:21 pmHi sir have a good day
I have valid bahrain driving license but original license I lost it, I have copy of it. And my license is also mentioned in my bahrain I’d card. I’m in Dubai now.
So what is step for me? Please advise me
Thanks a lot
Manoj
June 28, 2018 at 12:36 pmSir, right now I’m in Bahrain and will be heading to UAE shortly. I have a valid Bahrain license. So once my visa is stamped in UAE, is it possible for me to change the license to UAE?
Fadi Khoury
June 17, 2018 at 11:12 amHi,
I have a driving licence from RAK, and i would to know how can i renew it or how can i get the renewed one from Dubai keeping in mind my visa is from Dubai.
Thank you
Fadi
sherin zada amir zada
July 3, 2018 at 11:18 amsallam aliakum sir
i am Pakistani and i have Saudi driving licence can i convert it in UAE licence this is possible.
Salam Waddah
July 3, 2018 at 2:44 pmthat is not possible but you can get 20 driving classes instead of 40
Sikandar
July 5, 2018 at 3:58 pmAsslamu Alaikum
Sir i wanna know can i apply For Driving License in RAK . . But My Visa is From Dubai . And My Compnay is Working In RAK . So I wanna get license from RAK. Because From There is much difficult to Dubai From Rak For Driving Classes
Salam Waddah
July 8, 2018 at 9:56 amIt’s not allowed to get a license different from your residency visa, the only exception is if your visa company [employer] have a branch in RAK then you make a letter to road authority asking an exception to do your driving tests in RAK
D.Baskaran
June 5, 2018 at 11:57 amDear sir,
I am Indian.I was converted UAE driving license to Oman driving license on 2012 at Oman.Now can i convert Oman driving license to UAE license?
Salam Waddah
June 10, 2018 at 10:12 amYou don’t need to convert back, your profile in RTA is never deleted, consult the RTA to reissue your license using your Emirates ID.
Fayaz
May 30, 2018 at 4:57 amHi Sir I’m from India I hav Saudi Arabia license but license is expiry How cam I change my license
Dally
May 29, 2018 at 1:36 pmIf I have Ghana driver license and it is already translated do I need any RTA classes before the golden road test
Salam Waddah
May 29, 2018 at 2:37 pmYes, you do need driving classes from driving school before the road test.
Jojo yesudas
May 27, 2018 at 4:37 pmI have oman licence. If I conducted the road test in uae.if test will pass .I want to submit my oman licence for taking UAE licence. After that oman licence will gave back or Not
Juan Martinez lll
May 27, 2018 at 12:05 pmGood day sir.
I’m Filipino, I have valid license of saudi but it’s lost I have copy and I want to convert it in UAE LICENSE…..Pls. give me advice what to do……. Thanks a lot….
Salam Waddah
May 29, 2018 at 9:57 amYou can’t convert a Saudi license if you’re not saudi but you can get 20 classes instead of 40
Arshad
June 14, 2018 at 6:30 amSir my name is arshad am indian
I have valid oman lisance now am in vist visa
I can drive to uae
moorthy
July 16, 2018 at 11:24 amHi SIr,
I am indian.i am working in Oman and i am planned to move to UAE by next month.i have valid UAE employment Visa and as well as valid Oman employment visa .i want to export my car from oman to UAE .can i able to drive my car to UAE using oman driving license and use it in UAE untill i get UAE driving license ? Please feedback.
Azeem Ahmed Khan
July 19, 2018 at 8:53 pmDear Sir,
I have valid Saudi license and valid iqama now I can in Dubai on working visa from my company so can I convert my license in Dubai
Hari
May 7, 2018 at 3:47 pmSalam sir am Pakistani but I have north Cyprus driving license it’s under turkey. So please can you tell me can I change my driving license . I hope you will answer me soon as possible
mila
April 27, 2018 at 5:24 pmHi i have a Turkish passport and i am a UK resident and have a UK driving license. Will i be able to convert my UK license to a UAE one?
Abdul aziz
March 21, 2018 at 11:02 pmSir I have KSA driving license I need Dubai license what is the procedure and how much I need to spend money for it
shahnawaz agha
March 20, 2018 at 8:15 pmSir I m indian but I have valid Saudi driving license hw much I pay to get a uae driving licence plz Tel me ..
RAjan
March 19, 2018 at 5:33 pmi have vaild Oman driving license ( nationality Indian ) is possible to change my Oman license to Dubai License
Salam Waddah
March 20, 2018 at 9:51 amNo.
EMBAYE
March 3, 2018 at 10:41 pmDEAR TEAM,
I’m a KSA driving licence holder and i live in EMIRATE and when i went to convert it they told me that i have to go for test before converting it and i would like to have some details cause as per my knowledge that i can convert it without test.
Salam Waddah
March 20, 2018 at 10:00 amWe already wrote that in the post. You can’t convert a Saudi license if you’re not Saudi national.
Martin
February 26, 2018 at 8:55 amHi am Kenyan holding a valid Kenyan licence.can I converts it into a uae one to drive in Dubai or am supposed to apply for an international driving licence.
Salam Waddah
February 27, 2018 at 10:25 amInternational licenses in the UAE can be used only if you’re on tourist visa but as soon as you get your employment visa you must apply for a local license.
michael
March 10, 2018 at 6:49 pmi have driving licensed from qatar but its expire allready on last january 2018.. it is possible to convert the licensed expire?
muqim
February 18, 2018 at 10:29 amcan I change the Bahraini DL to UAE licence
and I’m Indian
Navas
May 12, 2018 at 4:52 pmHai Salam sir
I am a Indian nationality. I have Bahrain valid licence.now I have Dubai house driver visa. l can need convert my license in Dubai. Can I go direct road test without classes. Plz help me
Salam Waddah
May 13, 2018 at 12:46 pmNo you can’t.
muqim
February 18, 2018 at 10:26 amsir I am Indian
I want to convert my Bahraini to UAE licence
Juan Martinez lll
May 27, 2018 at 11:12 amGood day sir.
I’m a pilipino… I have only copy of my drivers license in saudi my original is lost . I want to convert it in UAE manual license…..
Muhammad Nadeem
February 14, 2018 at 12:31 pmHi, I am from Pakistan and I currently hold valid Omani Light Vehicle DL, I see Oman is in the above list to change the license to UAE without any test or training. But yesterday I visited Emirates Driving Institute they told me Oman license is not convertible and I have to undergo for signal and road test. Can you please guide me.
Salam Waddah
February 15, 2018 at 10:43 amThat’s because you’re not Omani national. We already cleared this in the article above.
Shanawaz
February 8, 2018 at 5:24 pmHi Sir,
I was on Abu Dhabi res VISA and had an Abu Dhabi issued license until Feb 2017. Went to Bahrain on res visa and exchanged it for Bahrain license.
I’m back to Dubai on Dubai res Visa last week(2018). Can you advise if I can exchange the Bahrain license back to UAE License WITHOUT TEST.
I’m getting mixed responses from RTA. Really giving nightmares if i have to give a test again.
hedkandi
February 8, 2018 at 9:12 am1. malaysian with qatari driving license expiring in 2020. can I convert to Uae license?
2. Im no longer resident of Qatar.
Greg
February 7, 2018 at 11:01 amHi I have a UK ?? driving license and a tourist visa, my wife works in Dubai and has a residence visa but she is non driver. We want to purchase a car can I exchange my Uk ?? driving license for a Dubai license using her residency visa as this is the only stumbling block, I have no residency visa to get an UAE ?? License.
Masood
February 4, 2018 at 9:29 pmSir.i have saudi truck licnce can i convrt it into dubai licnce
sultan dogar
January 28, 2018 at 11:31 pmhy sir. i have a pakistani driving license of bike and car. how i convert in uae driving license and whats the cost and procedure
rod
January 26, 2018 at 9:04 amI am Filipino and have a valid drivers license in Philippines and Singapore. Can I change it to UAE drivers license?
Salam Waddah
January 28, 2018 at 4:21 pmNope, but you get 20 lessons instead of 40.
omer.
March 23, 2018 at 2:55 pmwhen we are going to bahrain we can just surender our uae driving licence and get bahraini licence whout the bar of origin. secondly my question what if we came back to uae so how we can get our licence back ?
Salam Waddah
March 24, 2018 at 3:43 pmYour profile in RTA is always there, just present your Emirates ID and request for driving license replacement.
Hassan
January 25, 2018 at 5:05 pmI have motor bike license from Ras Al Khaimah(UAE), I want to convert this license to Dubai. Where I have to go for this?
Because I want to take car license that’s why it’s compulsory to convert my license to Dubai.
Senthilkumar
January 23, 2018 at 8:46 pm1.I am indian having valid saudi license I moved to UAE.whta is the steps to take UAE license.
2.My visa is DUBAI visa can get license in Abu dhabi
Salam Waddah
January 28, 2018 at 4:24 pm1. You can have a look on how to get a driving license in Dubai.
2. Not allowed, you must get the license from the Emirate of your visa.
farhada
January 22, 2018 at 12:26 pmSir ,, Need to transfer my Sharjah license to Dubai as my present license is expiring and presently i hold Dubai Residence visa.
Can u please advice
Regards
Syed faruque
January 18, 2018 at 11:03 pmSir i m Indian nationality I have a kuwait valid driving license can I convert to uae driving license
Salam Waddah
January 20, 2018 at 1:13 pmNo.
Richard
January 14, 2018 at 8:51 pmI’m from Philippines and I have Saudi Driver License not yet expired, can I change it to Dubai driver licence?
Salam Waddah
January 16, 2018 at 5:37 pmThe question has been answered in the article.
Rafiq ASLAM
January 14, 2018 at 7:39 pmSir I am Indian passport holder I have original bahrain light duty license but expired. Now I am in dubai can possible change to uae license.
Salam Waddah
January 16, 2018 at 5:37 pmNo.
Abdul Naseer
January 14, 2018 at 12:11 amSir ,i’m an indian . i have Saudi Arabia licenc, How can i convert it into Abu Dhabi licence
laiju
January 9, 2018 at 7:01 pmsir ,i’m an indian . i have saudi licence ,can i convert it into dubai licence or international licence
Jins
January 11, 2018 at 11:41 amsir ,i’m an indian . i have saudi licence ,can i convert it into uae licence???? what is the pocedures. please let me know..
Atiq Rehman
January 8, 2018 at 1:23 pmAoA, I have a valid driving licence from Oman and I am an expat. Can I convert this omani driving licence into UAE driving licence without taking any driving test etc?
Siraj
January 2, 2018 at 2:46 pmI have bahrain valued license.I d card mentioned license.bahrain license card is damaged.how can convert u.a.e
Salam Waddah
January 6, 2018 at 10:42 amI did not get the question.
Denver
December 20, 2017 at 11:27 amGood day sir…I am Filipino, holding tourist visa with 3months validity and i just landed here and abu dhabi on 16th of December,also holding Saudi and Philippine license and I want to have a UAE driving license,can you help me how to make it possible?
Salam Waddah
January 6, 2018 at 10:45 amPlease view the post how to get a driver license in the UAE.
manita khadgi
December 20, 2017 at 10:46 amhello sir, i have driving licence of saudi arabiya .can i get dubai licence ?thank , you.
Salam Waddah
January 6, 2018 at 10:46 amYes, you can if you’re Saudi national like in mentioned in the post above.
Shahzad Ilyas
December 14, 2017 at 2:06 pmSalaam Sir i am Shahzad Pakistani nationality before i had Dubai licence but i convert into Oman licence so i need again Dubai licence plz tell me what is procedure
Salam Waddah
January 6, 2018 at 1:54 pmAs far as I know is your profile is still in RTA and you just need to visit to reissue the license.
Jay arr
December 13, 2017 at 3:03 pmHi I am a filipino with qatar driving license but my visa is dubai is it possible to convert my license in abu dhabi?
Yugandar Chittipeddi
December 12, 2017 at 9:27 amHi I have an expired omani driving licence can I renew the driving license once a get a job in Oman , I am currently in India
Salam Waddah
January 6, 2018 at 1:51 pmThis seems to be an Omani driving license question. I have no clue.
Jins
January 11, 2018 at 11:53 amYes. U can.
srikanth
December 11, 2017 at 8:55 pmhai am an indan and i am the holder of bahrani valid driving licence, am i eligible to get uae license. if not please advise me the procedure to covert it to uae license thank you.
Salam Waddah
January 6, 2018 at 1:50 pmThe only procedure you can take in your case if acquiring a new UAE driving license.
Ian
December 4, 2017 at 4:59 pmGood day Sir,
I’m from Philippines and my driving license there is non-professional which means I can just drive private vehicle..I also have Saudi Arabia driving license but only photocopy remains in me since my previous company had to collect it when I left.
My question is, do I still need to take 40 classes? Do they honor this photocopy driving license from KSA to make my classes less.?
Thank you..
Salam Waddah
December 4, 2017 at 5:45 pmAs long as you have a valid license from the Philippines then you can get 20 classes instead of 40.
Faraz shahid
November 25, 2017 at 5:40 amSir.. i have pakistani nationality but i have german driving license.. am i eligible to convert my german driving license into UAE license?
Salam Waddah
November 27, 2017 at 3:09 pmNo. Mentioned above you must be the same national of your license.
nilanga
November 21, 2017 at 2:06 pmi am nilanga sri lankan i have kuwait license i want get uae license how it
Salam Waddah
November 22, 2017 at 11:53 amPlease refer to how to get Dubai license post
Zewar Taj
November 21, 2017 at 7:50 amHi Sir,
I have driving license from Bahrain,
I can change to Dubai driving license,
I m Pakistani nationality,
Kind regards,
Asad
November 20, 2017 at 7:12 pmDear Salam, plz recheck RTA website for your knowledge update. It is mentioned there
GCC nationalities with driving license from exception countries (mentioned in the chart below)
Emirates ID
Original driving license + copy
Eye test (certified by the DHA)
Customer having a license from exception countries “other than GCC countries” and his nationality is not from the listed countries:
Theory test
ParkingTest
Driving test
Simon Graham
November 19, 2017 at 2:58 pmHi,
I am British and hold a valid Qatar driving license, can i swap for a UAE license? I will be moving to UAE shortly.
Best Regards.
Simon.
Salam Waddah
November 20, 2017 at 2:55 pmThe perfect scenario would be if you’re holding a British driving license otherwise, unfortunately, you get 20 classes in driving school instead of 40.
Norma Dindo
November 18, 2017 at 12:02 pmHello Sir,
I have Philippines Driving License, can I transfer it to UAE Driving License or I have to get another driving License?
Salam Waddah
November 20, 2017 at 3:00 pmDoes not transfer or convert. But you get 20 classes instead of 40.
Sudhir
November 17, 2017 at 11:45 pmGood evening sir…I m nepali nationality.before I had uae driving license after changed omani driving license.now I need uae driving license again.how can I take
Salam Waddah
November 20, 2017 at 3:04 pmYou still have a driver profile in RTA systems go please go ahead and visit RTA branches for the procedure of reissuing your license.
Grace
November 16, 2017 at 4:21 pmHello, I am from china, How to exchange my China diver license to UAE license? Thanks
Salam Waddah
November 20, 2017 at 3:05 pmChina is not included in the list of countries to convert to UAE driving license.
Gangadhar
November 16, 2017 at 7:49 amSir,
I have valid QATAR vehicle driving license, Can be possible to convert it in to UAE driving license
Salam Waddah
November 16, 2017 at 11:07 amYes if you’re Qatari national.
Carlito Quidez
November 15, 2017 at 12:18 pmHello sir,can i convert my gcc drivers license into uae drivers license.Thank you Sir.
Salam Waddah
November 15, 2017 at 3:27 pmTo be honest I don’t have any idea about the GCC license and the possibility to convert it.
Shahbaz
November 8, 2017 at 11:58 amSir i am from netherland can i change my netherland driving licence With uae driving licence. Our have i to give a driving test in uae
Salam Waddah
November 8, 2017 at 1:55 pmYes you can get a UAE license without taking a road test.
Royce
November 6, 2017 at 12:16 pmHi I’m from Philippines and I have an international driver’s license, I want to get a UAE driver’s License, do i still have to do the some test?
Salam Waddah
November 6, 2017 at 3:14 pmIn Dubai the international driving license allows you to drive in the country for a limited time only and you can NOT convert to UAE license. In case you have a Filipino driving license you MUST undergo local driving school training and take 20 classes but in case you don’t have a driving license from your home country it means you need to do 40 classes.
You can have a look at this article about how to get driving license in Dubai
lord castillo
January 11, 2018 at 9:25 amHi Sir,
Sir I’m Filipino i have a valid saudi driving license that is possible to convert uae driving license
hasan
November 4, 2017 at 9:10 pmI have Oman driving licence (Indian nationality) am I eligible for converting my licence into Dubai licence? If not how many attempts I can give? And please suggest some of the driving license school?
Salam Waddah
November 6, 2017 at 3:19 pmNo, you’re not eligible for license conversion but you can do normal driving school and take 20 classes instead of 40.
Ajay
November 10, 2017 at 1:03 amWhat is the logic behind this? The citizens of specific countries can convert their licenses in to UAE license, but the previous residents who have the same respective licenses can not convert it. Be it a resident or citizen, the traffic rules and tests are same in every country. So how the license obtained in same manner can be classified and denied of conversion? Sounds funny?? ehh…whats the logic…
Sameer Ahmed
October 20, 2017 at 5:37 pmHow much it costs for opening a file and a direct Road test in abu dhabi, as i have oman driving licence?
Salam Waddah
October 23, 2017 at 3:46 pmIn Dubai, you cannot go directly to the road test if you didn’t attend at least 20 classes. For Abu Dhabi, I am not sure.
Dilip
October 15, 2017 at 12:08 pmGood morning sir…I m indian nationality.before I had uae driving license after change bahrain driving license.now I need uae driving license again.how can I take
Salam Waddah
October 15, 2017 at 12:41 pmYou still have a record in RTA. Go there and issue a license replacement using your Emirates ID.
mari d
October 21, 2017 at 10:21 pmSir, how about expired KSA license, November 2016, can it be transferred to UAE driving license ?
SK
October 14, 2017 at 10:07 pmGCC license holders (Indian Nationalilty) will get road test directly and 3 attempts.
European license holder( Indian nationality) had their license exchanged without road test
Personal and colleagues experiences and as recent as Oct 2017
Ajay
October 28, 2017 at 2:04 pmWhich driving school he joined..i m also having oman license.
r
November 5, 2017 at 9:47 amHi
Can you please PM me how your went about the same?
I have a Qatar Licence and was told by a driving institute that i will have to take some classes and give all the tests, signal, parking and road.
rk
Ahmed
October 3, 2017 at 12:44 amHello I want to ask a question I’m from United Arab Emirates, Emirati I don’t have uae lisence but I have U.K. Lisence because I study there can I convert to uae lisence.
zahid
October 2, 2017 at 1:27 pmi have Pakistani license possible convert in uae license
Salam Waddah
October 2, 2017 at 4:17 pmNo, Pakistan is not included.
mohamed Tariq
September 29, 2017 at 11:53 pmI’m Tariq. I have valid Kuwaiti driving license valid of 2022. So if I convert to UAE Without any test….? Reply me… I’m waiting…
Salam Waddah
September 30, 2017 at 6:22 pmTariq. Like we mentioned in the article you must be Kuwaiti national to convert the license otherwise you must take a road test.
Moin malik
September 27, 2017 at 2:46 amHi and salam I just want to know that I have a valid Saudi driving licence and I’m a Pakistani national. Can it be converted to Dubai licence? thanks
Salam Waddah
September 27, 2017 at 10:06 amNo. But you get 20 classes instead of 40 in driving schools in Dubai and the UAE.
Rashid
September 26, 2017 at 12:30 pmSir, I am Pakistani and I have Oman driving licence private light with 2 years old. How to convert UAE driving licence?
Salam Waddah
September 27, 2017 at 10:10 amNom, you can’t convert. But you get 20 classes instead of 40.
soji daniel
September 17, 2017 at 7:58 pmHi Salam Waddah
I had UAE Manual (LMV) license. then i got a job in Oman. Where I surrender my UAE license to obtain Oman driving license ( light). Is it possible if i get a PR of UAE, then to take back the UAE License. I Am indian.
thanks in advance
Khalaqat anjum
September 15, 2017 at 1:39 amI like Dubai licenses driving
hiren
September 4, 2017 at 9:19 pmHi , I’m an Indian national and I own Bahrain license. Am I eligible to convert it without taking a road test or approaching driving school as mentioned above
Salam Waddah
September 6, 2017 at 3:21 pmAs mentioned above you need to be Bahraini national.
Zafran saeed
November 11, 2017 at 7:10 pmHi sir
Can you tell me about GCC license if I have what is requirements for applying UAE license I have Saudi driving license
Can you tell me about the all documents needed to start how many classes attend how much need money to start need valid license
Thanks
MAHABOOB BASHA
September 9, 2017 at 9:27 amBut how…
Salam Waddah
September 19, 2017 at 10:03 amIt means you can only convert Bahrain license if you’re Bahraini. Any other nationalities with Bahraini license will have to take UAE driving courses which are reduced from 40 class to 20 classes.
Farhan
September 4, 2017 at 10:43 amHow much a new driving license cost? I have heard its around 10000 AED. Is it true?
I have a pakistani driving license with validity of 3 years, how much classes i have to take?
Salam Waddah
September 6, 2017 at 3:24 pmThat is NOT true, you never pay 10,000 for the license unless if you keep failing. From one time getting the license will cost from 4,000 to 6,000 depending on the school. I got mine from Emirates Driving Institute and paid 5,600 Dirhams. With your Pakistani license, you will get 20 class instead of 40 class which will give you even more discount.
noushad
August 31, 2017 at 2:14 ammy Dubai driving license already changed Oman. I can replace Dubai license again
Rohith
August 30, 2017 at 7:32 pmSir, I have Oman driving License for a light vehicle can I convert to Dubai license? The license is not more than one year.
umar
August 30, 2017 at 11:50 amHi, I have the valid UK driving license but I am not UK citizen, is that possible I can convert UK license to UAE license.
Salam Waddah
August 30, 2017 at 7:14 pmAs per RTA apparently not but you can get 20 fewer classes.
Fayis kv
August 18, 2017 at 4:07 pmSir. Now Oman has begun issuing a license which is valid to All GCC states even to expatriates also So I am a holder of such license. Can I convert that license to UAE license? I am an Indian.
Salam Waddah
August 21, 2017 at 3:17 pmI personally never heard of that license. Even if that’s the case, we didn’t get anything from RTA about such a license from Oman.
Al
August 11, 2017 at 2:06 pmHi, i have Qatar driver license valid 2020, I have also driver instructor license in Qatar. How can I do to convert in Abu Dhabi license or can I take road test only?
Salam Waddah
August 21, 2017 at 3:26 pmTo convert Qatari license you must be Qatari national.
bincy
August 9, 2017 at 12:12 pmhi, I am having a Fujairah license .. I have bought a car in Dubai. currently, it’s on my husband name the registration . can I convert it to my name with the Fujairah license.
Salam Waddah
August 21, 2017 at 3:23 pmFor cases like that please contact RTA on [email protected]
Mohammad fayaz
August 2, 2017 at 2:41 pmSalam dear sir, I have Omani HTV driving license. I’m Pakistani. Can I convert this licence into UAE licence?
Salam Waddah
August 2, 2017 at 5:18 pmNo, not possible if you’re not Omani citizen, but you will get fewer lessons to attend when you apply for new HTV license in Dubai (Possible 20 class instead of 40, not sure about HTV).
Hussein said omar
July 28, 2017 at 5:39 amAssalam Alaykum. I am a Kenyan citizen and I have a Saudi Arabian license. Am I eligible to convert it?
Salam Waddah
July 29, 2017 at 11:02 amNo, but you get 20 classes instead of 40. You must be Saudi to be eligible.
Ashique
September 23, 2017 at 1:26 amHi, I want to know how much will come for our one class?
Salam Waddah
September 23, 2017 at 9:22 amThe normal rate will apply depending on the school but 20 class instead of 40.
Suman
November 26, 2017 at 5:21 pmPlease explen about 20 class.for dubai license ?
Salam Waddah
November 27, 2017 at 3:06 pmIn Dubai when you will first get your driving license you must attend 40 driving classes but if you have a license from your country then you take 20 driving classes instead of 40 which saves time and money.
Karthik
July 1, 2017 at 3:30 pmHi, I’m an Indian national and I own Qatar license. Am I eligible to convert it without taking a road test or approaching driving school as mentioned above?
Salam Waddah
July 5, 2017 at 11:22 amHi Karthik, as mentioned above and as RTA told us, you must be Qatari national to convert your Qatari license. Meaning RTA only converts the license if you’re a citizen of that eligible country.
John kamau
June 23, 2017 at 4:27 amHi am from Kenya can I change my license from Kenya to UAE license.
Salam Waddah
June 24, 2017 at 11:29 amUnfortunately, not possible.
Irakli
June 22, 2017 at 11:09 amHello, can you please answer me, if I can convert Georgian Driver license? I can drive in any Europe countries.
Salam Waddah
June 24, 2017 at 11:30 amIt’s not possible to convert Georgia license in the UAE. Please have a look at the table of countries above.
Kabelo
June 7, 2017 at 5:29 pmHi is there a traffic department that has all service under one roof like an optician and a photographer for passport photos?
Salam Waddah
September 6, 2017 at 3:33 pmYou no longer need to visit RTA office. All can be done online but you still need to look for an optician.
Saqib hussain
May 24, 2017 at 1:58 pmI am Pakistani I have heavy license Saudi Arabia how to convert my license to Dubai license.
Salam Waddah
May 25, 2017 at 12:37 pmYou can’t convert your Saudi license if you are not Saudi national, unfortunately. you have to take a new license from UAE.
Waqar saleem
May 4, 2017 at 5:28 pmMy driving license from Pakistan I don’t know what process off covered UAE driving license I hope you guide me.
Salam Waddah
May 4, 2017 at 5:30 pmYou can’t convert the Pakistani driving license in Dubai but what you can do is to read how to get new Dubai license from here
Thun Socheat
May 1, 2017 at 1:11 pmIf I am from Cambodia, how can we exchange the driving license?
Salam Waddah
May 1, 2017 at 1:13 pmYou can’t. But you will get 20 driving classes in Dubai instead of 40 because you have a license from your country.
Muhammad kashif
May 2, 2017 at 3:46 pmYes I want to change ksa
Salam Waddah
September 19, 2017 at 10:04 amAre you Saudi?
Yasir Khan
July 3, 2018 at 12:47 pmI’m from Pakistan i have Saudi driving licence ltv i want convert to UAE driving license how i can
Salam Waddah
July 3, 2018 at 2:44 pmYou can’t, we already stated that only you can convert if you have the same nationality of your eligible license.