Most countries in the world require visitors to have an international driving license to be able to drive and rent cars, and the UAE government provides the possibility of obtaining an international driving license for residents for only 197 UAE dirhams.
For residents of the UAE who plan to drive either inside or outside the country, the government provides them with an international driving license, which is indispensable for citizens and residents of the UAE, as this license is in line with the United Nations convention.
The importance of the international driving license
The state driving permit allows motorists to legally drive their cars outside the United Arab Emirates without the need to undergo further tests in the country of travel.
The international license is considered a translation of your local driving license.
The International Driving Permit is valid for only one year, and is to confirm your driving license in your country of origin.
A state driving license also provides you with the necessary protection in the event of accidental damage to the car or loss of legal identity, such as a passport, while you are abroad.
The driver's license is recognized worldwide, and is available in ten languages to overcome language barriers.
The IDP also makes it easier to communicate with law enforcement and authorities in other countries by presenting your license in their language.
Procedures for obtaining an international driving licence in UAE
The UAE government provides various portals for obtaining an international driving licence:
- Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) website.
- Automobile and Touring Club of the Emirates (ATCUAE).
- Associate members of the Automobile and Touring Club of the Emirates
- Ministry of Interior through the MOI UAE application.
- Emirates Post Offices
- Dnata Office, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Documents required to obtain an international driving license in the UAE
- IDL model
- Valid passport, residence permit and Emirates ID card
- A copy of a valid UAE license
- Two passport photos
Required fees
Obtaining an international driving license will cost you approximately 177 dirhams, in addition to a 20 AED innovation and knowledge fee.
You can get it after it is processed within 3 days of receiving the order, but sometimes it takes up to 5 working days.
Channels for obtaining a new state license
Customers can obtain the original copy of the new international license through two channels, either through the Deira or Al Barsha Customer Happiness Center, or through the courier company, but it requires paying additional fees, which are as follows:
- Standard delivery fee: 20 dirhams
- Same day delivery: 35 dirhams
- Delivery within two hours: 50 dirhams
- International delivery: 50 dirhams