Driving License Renewal Abu Dhabi
From June 24, drivers registered in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah shall have their driving licences renewed only electronically as the procedure goes completely online.
Getting on the road in Abu Dhabi can be a complicated process, but don’t let that scare you off. First things first, you need to find out what the requirements are for getting a UAE licence (which you need as a resident if you want to drive or buy a vehicle). Some international licences can be transferred after a simple eye test, but some require further steps. To get an Abu Dhabi licence, you must have a residency visa registered to Abu Dhabi, and you must be over 18 years old. Once you can tick these boxes, there are different ways to go about obtaining your licence, depending on your prior licence and country of origin.You have: An international licenceYou cannot drive using the international licence – you must obtain an Abu Dhabi one. But the good news is, this is simple – your international licence can be transferred over directly.
Abu Dhabi Vehicle Licensing Department
To get your Abu Dhabi licence, you must visit the Abu Dhabi Drivers License Department (location below) with the following documents:. A passport photo. Original and one copy of your passport. Emirates ID. Original and one copy ofyour foreign driving licence. A copy of a valid Abu Dhabi residency visa.A letter of no objection from your employer or visa sponsor.An Arabic translation of your existing licence (this can be obtained at anytranslation outlet in the city).When you visit, you will be required to take an eye test and then you will be able to collect your Abu Dhabi licence. It will cost Dhs150 in processing fees.Abu Dhabi Drivers License Department Beside Emirates Driving Company, Musaffah, (02 551 1911)You have: A licence from homeThe Abu Dhabi traffic department does recognise some foreign licences, which means you’ll have to go through a process similar to transferring an international licence.
For this to be the case you must own a current licence issued by one of the following countries:. GCC countries. Australia. Austria. Belgium.
Canada. Denmark. Finland. France.
Abu Dhabi Driving License Fees 2019
Germany. Greece. Netherlands.
Ireland. Italy.
Japan. New Zealand. Norway. South Africa. South Korea.
Spain. Sweden. Switzerland. Turkey. UK. USAIf your country is not recognised, see ‘No licence at all’, below, as you will have to participate in the theoretical and practical testing. If the licence is in this list then it will need to be translated into Arabic, and you will need the same paperwork as for the international licences (above) to take to the Abu Dhabi Drivers License Department.You have: No licence at allIf you’re starting from square one, you will need to obtain a learning permit.
To do this, you need to sit a theory test.Firstly, you need to go to Emirates Driving Company and open a driving file. This will enable you to participate in theoretical courses. The light-vehicle education course costs Dhs830, and the theory test is Dhs50. Emirates Driving Company administers the eight units you need to pass to be given a licence:Lesson one: Traffic rules, road markings and road signsLesson two: Inside city limitsLesson three: Outside city limitsLesson four: Driving under difficult conditionsLesson five: Critical situationsLesson six: Driving behaviour and road mannersLesson seven: Vehicle knowledgeLesson eight: SafetyOnce the classes are taught – over a two-hour period – trainees sit a theoretical test to apply for a learning permit.After the learning permit is obtained, drivers must take practical lessons. Panasonic kx a141exm manual transmission. The number of lessons is dependent on the driver’s capability but is generally 30 hours for complete beginners, 20 hours for intermediate learners or 10 hours for advanced students. The lessons are conducted in a contained environment within a driving rink.Once you are ready to take the practical test, administered by the Emirates Driving Company, your instructor will give you a ‘certificate of readiness’, which you must present to the Emirates Driving Company to book your practical test.Once you pass your practical driving test, you must take your certificate to the Abu Dhabi Drivers License Department in Mushrif (listed above) as proof of your completion.Emirates Driving Company, Musaffah, (02 551 1911).