How to convert UK driving licence in UAE

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Getting a UAE driving licence is a relatively easy process, especially for UK licence holders in the UAE. This licence conversion also requires no road tests, driving classes, knowledge tests, and only an application. This guide explains transferring your UK driving licence to your UAE licence.

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Documents Required

If you’re wondering how to convert a UK licence to UAE or are unable to take a new UK licence in UAE, you are in the right place.

For Citizens And Residents

Original British driving licence.
Your company should give you a No-Objection Certificate (NOC)
Emirates ID is valid and original
Electronic eye test
Foreign driving license Arabic language translation

For Visas In Emirates Other Than Dubai, For Residents

Original valid Emirates ID
Electronic eye test
Trade licence copy for other Emirates and Dubai.
A letter from the company certifying you that you are working at the Dubai branch.
You should know that this process is for people who belong to and work with companies that have branches in Dubai.

For Citizens Who Have Diplomatic Passports

Original and copy of current diplomatic passport.
Original driving licence
Electronic eye test
Valid Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at least 6 months before the date of submission
In place of Emirates ID, Diplomatic Cards for Embassies and Consulates and International Organisations
Besides the aforesaid documents for UK driving licence replacement in the UAE, you may also bring the following documents:

Beyond the above-listed documents for the case of UK driving licence replacement in UAE, you may also want to carry some of the following documents with you.

Original passport
A copy of your passport
Valid UAE resident visa

Electronic Eye Test

The UAE medical authority will act upon your post-test optician in specific emirates, and the optician shall be certified by the electronic eye test. Dubai area RTA-certified eye test centres include Eye 2 Eye Optics, Eye Care Optics and Allure Optical Centre. An eye test is valid for 3 years from its issue date at a cost of AED 140.

UK Driving Licence Conversion in UAE – How to Apply

Converting a UK driving licence to the UAE is a simple process. You only need to collect the required paperwork and visit the designated traffic authority in the emirate.

If you want to view your UK driving license, visit the RTA office or their official portal. At the RTA customer happiness centres, conversion processes are handled.

Al Barsha
Al Kifaf
Al Manarah
Al Twar
Deira
Umm Ramool

When you send in the documents, your British driving licence is verified for authenticity before a ‘customer file’ is opened in your name. Then you’re obliged to pay the British driving licence conversion prices.

It only takes one RTA branch in Dubai to visit, with a walk-out valid Dubai driving licence in hand. Converting a UK driving licence to UAE takes a week in Abu Dhabi.

Convert UK Licence to UAE via Website

You can Convert your UK Licence to UAE via the website, by following these steps:

Select your nationality and source of your driving licence
Attach your licence copy
You will submit your application, and you will get an ID reference number that can be used to follow up
You will experience an eye test
Any of the Customer Happiness Centres is bringing your original driving licence for verification.
You will get your converted driving licence.
As an Apple user, the electronic licence will be sent to the RTA Dubai app inside the Apple Wallet.

If you are a British driver’s licence holder in Abu Dhabi, you must go to the Drivers’ Licencing Department in Mushrif to transfer your UK driving licence to a UAE licence.