Getting UAE driving license
give you a freedom to travel around the country freely, those who have Dubai
driving license know the importance of it as it not only save time but
money too which you might pay to public transports such as taxis, buses and
metro.
Before proceeding to guide about driving license, please keep in mind that the license
you obtain after passing final road test will be considered as UAE license, no
matter if you obtained it in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. It can be used across
the country.
you obtain after passing final road test will be considered as UAE license, no
matter if you obtained it in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. It can be used across
the country.
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Motor cycle –
category 1
Motor cycle –
category 1
·
Light motor
vehicle – category 3
Light motor
vehicle – category 3
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Heavy truck – category 4
Heavy truck – category 4
·
Mini bus – category 5
Mini bus – category 5
·
Heavy bus –
category 6
Heavy bus –
category 6
·
Fork lift – category
7
Fork lift – category
7
·
Shovel – category
8
Shovel – category
8
Eligibility to get Driving License in UAE:
To get new license, the applicant
must be:
·
UAE resident or
citizen
UAE resident or
citizen
·
Physically fit
Physically fit
·
Above the legal
age
Above the legal
age
The minimum age requirement to obtain
a driving license depends on the type of vehicle, as per driving rules, an
applicant must be:
a driving license depends on the type of vehicle, as per driving rules, an
applicant must be:
·
17 years old to
apply for motorcycle license
17 years old to
apply for motorcycle license
·
18 years old to
apply for car and light vehicle license
18 years old to
apply for car and light vehicle license
·
20 years old for
heavy vehicles and tractors
20 years old for
heavy vehicles and tractors
·
21 years old for
light and heavy buses.
21 years old for
light and heavy buses.
Required Documents to open File:
1. Passport and valid residence visa copy
2. Original Emirates ID with copy
3. 2 white background photos
4. Eye test report
5. NOC from sponsor/company
6. Visa copy of sponsor if you have own visa
Types of Classes and Tests:
1. Eye test
2. 8 theory classes
3. Theory test
4. Practical training (40 classes)
5. Parking test
6. Assessment test
7. Highway classes at 120 km/h
8. Final road test
Driving License Cost and Fee Structure:
Average fee to get LMV license is 5000 AED
·
File opening: 948
AED
File opening: 948
AED
·
Lecture fees: 840
AED
Lecture fees: 840
AED
·
Regular classes:
1260 AED (40 classes)
Regular classes:
1260 AED (40 classes)
·
Preliminary test:
105 AED
Preliminary test:
105 AED
·
Signal test: 313
AED
Signal test: 313
AED
·
Yard test: 335
AED
Yard test: 335
AED
·
Assessment test:
157 AED
Assessment test:
157 AED
·
Road test: 335
AED
Road test: 335
AED
·
Administration
charges: 210 AED
Administration
charges: 210 AED
·
License Issue
Fees: 330 AED
License Issue
Fees: 330 AED
Point: Holder of Manual gear light
motor vehicle license can drive the automatic vehicle but the automatic license
holders are not allowed to drive a manual gear vehicle.
motor vehicle license can drive the automatic vehicle but the automatic license
holders are not allowed to drive a manual gear vehicle.
Below are some of the popular and registered driving
institutes in UAE.
institutes in UAE.
Institute
to get Abu Dhabi Driving License:
to get Abu Dhabi Driving License:
Institutes
to get Dubai Driving License:
to get Dubai Driving License:
Institute
to get Sharjah Driving License:
to get Sharjah Driving License:
Institute
to get Fujairah Driving License:
to get Fujairah Driving License:
How to get discount and save money during
registration?
As an author of this blog, i have saved
up to 600 AED during my classes and I want everyone reading this guide follow
the same thing in-order to save your hard earn money in UAE.
up to 600 AED during my classes and I want everyone reading this guide follow
the same thing in-order to save your hard earn money in UAE.
The trick is if you have your home
country original driving license with you which should be at least 2 – 5
years old, you will be given discount in training classes from 40 to 30 which
mean you can save 300 AED during practical classes.
country original driving license with you which should be at least 2 – 5
years old, you will be given discount in training classes from 40 to 30 which
mean you can save 300 AED during practical classes.
If your country driving license is
more that 5 years old, you will be granted a discount of 20 classes,
means that out of total 40 classes you just need to pay for the 20 classes, oh
yes, you have saved 600 AED.
more that 5 years old, you will be granted a discount of 20 classes,
means that out of total 40 classes you just need to pay for the 20 classes, oh
yes, you have saved 600 AED.
Who can apply without NOC for Driving License?
Noc for driving license
is no more required, you can open file without NOC letter. we have gathered the information about some professions that
do not require NOC or no objection letter.
is no more required, you can open file without NOC letter. we have gathered the information about some professions that
do not require NOC or no objection letter.
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Judge
Judge
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Ship master
Ship master
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Prosecutor
Prosecutor
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Noukhaza
Noukhaza
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Lawyer
Lawyer
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Consultant
Consultant
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Legalist
Legalist
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Military
personnel
Military
personnel
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Doctor
Doctor
·
Nurse
Nurse
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General
practitioner
General
practitioner
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Pharmacist
Pharmacist
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Specialist
Specialist
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Mufti
Mufti
·
Imam
Imam
·
Speaker
Speaker
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Orator
Orator
·
Surgeon
Surgeon
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Daiah
Daiah
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Adviser
Adviser
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Marriage official
Marriage official
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Expert
Expert
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Muezzin who call
for prayer
Muezzin who call
for prayer
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Professor
Professor
·
Teacher
Teacher
·
Lecturer
Lecturer
·
Historian
Historian
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Instructor
Instructor
·
Reciter
Reciter
·
Journalist
Journalist
·
Hostess
Hostess
·
Sports referee
Sports referee
·
Trainer
Trainer
·
Sports player
Sports player
·
Editor
Editor
·
Guide
Guide
·
Director
Director
·
Producer
Producer
·
Anchor
Anchor
·
Engineer
Engineer
·
Commentator
Commentator
·
Contractor
Contractor
·
Investor
Investor
·
Program planner
Program planner
·
Owner of land or
property
Owner of land or
property
·
Trader
Trader
·
Financial
analyst/researcher
Financial
analyst/researcher
·
Businessman and
Free businesses
Businessman and
Free businesses
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Accountant
Accountant
·
Auctioneer
Auctioneer
·
Geologist
Geologist
·
Broker
Broker
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Tour guide
Tour guide
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Commercial agent
Commercial agent
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Auditor
Auditor
·
Manager
Manager
·
Computer
programmer
Computer
programmer
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Captain
Captain
·
Pilot
Pilot
·
Writer
Writer
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Storekeeper
Storekeeper
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Treasurer
Treasurer
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Owner or partner
of a business/researcher/establishment economic analyst
Owner or partner
of a business/researcher/establishment economic analyst
·
Also NOC for driving license is not required for personal sponsorship, family member or
relatives such as father, mother, wife, son, daughter etc.
Also NOC for driving license is not required for personal sponsorship, family member or
relatives such as father, mother, wife, son, daughter etc.
Countries who can convert their
driving license in UAE:
Citizens
of below listed countries can convert their home country driving license to UAE license without opening new file or registration; they do not
require passing the road test.
Also Read: How to get International Driving License Dubai for just 170 AED
of below listed countries can convert their home country driving license to UAE license without opening new file or registration; they do not
require passing the road test.
Also Read: How to get International Driving License Dubai for just 170 AED
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Australia
Australia
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USA
USA
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Canada
Canada
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Lithuania
Lithuania
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Portugal
Portugal
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Hungary
Hungary
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria
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Latvia
Latvia
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Luxembourg
Luxembourg
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Serbia
Serbia
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Iceland
Iceland
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Slovakia
Slovakia
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Cyprus
Cyprus
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Romania
Romania
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Italy
Italy
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Germany
Germany
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Poland
Poland
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Switzerland
Switzerland
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Spain
Spain
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Finland
Finland
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Sweden
Sweden
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Greece
Greece
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Holland
Holland
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Belgium
Belgium
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Greece
Greece
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Sweden
Sweden
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Austria
Austria
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Turkey
Turkey
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Ireland
Ireland
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Denmark
Denmark
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Norway
Norway
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France
France
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Britain
Britain
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Japan
Japan
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South Korea
South Korea
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China
China
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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New Zealand
New Zealand
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Singapore
Singapore
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South Africa
South Africa
Required Documents for converting home
License:
License:
1: A valid original driving license of
home country with copy.
home country with copy.
2:
Valid residence visa copy.
Valid residence visa copy.
3: License replacement form.
4: No Objection letter from sponsor to
replace license.
replace license.
5: Optometry form accredited by the
health authority in UAE.
health authority in UAE.
Eye Test for driving license:
As
per above stated requirements for Drivers license in UAE, the eye test is the
important first test to pass, the applicant must take an eye test at an
eyesight testing center inside driving institute or at registered clinics who
are authorized for drivers eye test.
per above stated requirements for Drivers license in UAE, the eye test is the
important first test to pass, the applicant must take an eye test at an
eyesight testing center inside driving institute or at registered clinics who
are authorized for drivers eye test.
Eye test for light motor vehicle
drivers:
drivers:
One
eye 6/18 – Second eye 6/18
eye 6/18 – Second eye 6/18
One
eye 6/12 – Second 6/24
eye 6/12 – Second 6/24
One
eye 6/6 – Blind
eye 6/6 – Blind
Eye test for heavy vehicle drivers:
One eye 6/6 – Second eye 6/18 or 6/12 or 6/9
One
eye 6/9 – Second eye 6/9
eye 6/9 – Second eye 6/9
Eye test for motorcycle drivers:
One
eye 6/18 – Second eye 6/18
eye 6/18 – Second eye 6/18
One
eye 6/12 – Second 6/24
eye 6/12 – Second 6/24
One
eye 6/6 – Blind
eye 6/6 – Blind
Eye test for light and heavy bus
drivers:
drivers:
Drivers
who drive mechanical machines, tractors, light and heavy buses must pass the
eye test with 6/6 for both eyes with spectacles or without spectacles.
who drive mechanical machines, tractors, light and heavy buses must pass the
eye test with 6/6 for both eyes with spectacles or without spectacles.
Color
blind applicants can apply for UAE driving license on condition of
passing the eye test for driving license.
blind applicants can apply for UAE driving license on condition of
passing the eye test for driving license.