General Faq
Which nationalities can convert their country’s driving license to Dubai driving license? What are the required documents & fees for conversion?
Customers holding a valid driving license from selected countries can convert their driving license at RTA centers.
Citizens holding driving license from RTA listed countries can convert to a UAE driving license at the RTA Happiness Centers.
Some of the countries include:
- GCC countries: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar
- European countries: Lithuania*, Hungary*, Bulgaria*, Latvia*, Serbia*, Republic of Iceland*, Estonia*, Republic of Cyprus*, Portugal*, Albania, Luxemborg*, Slovakia*, Slovenia*, Malta*, Greece*, Montenegro*, Romania, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Finland, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, Turkey, Denmark, Austria, France, UK and Norway
- North American countries: USA and Canada
- East Asian countries: Japan*, South Korea*, Hong Kong*, China*, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore
- Africa: South Africa
*translation of the driving license is required from the consulate.
The applicant must be present below documents to convert driving license into a UAE driving license:
- Original and valid driving license from other country
- Valid residence visa issued in Dubai
- A completed form for replacement of license
- Optometry form accredited by the health authority in Emirate location.
Where can I get the RTA learning permit?
The RTA learning permit is issued at Emirates Driving Institute with the RTA traffic file opening services. The timings of our main center are:
- Al Qusais center:
- Saturday - Thursday: 8:15 AM to 11:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Break: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
- Al Quoz center:
- Saturday - Thursday: 8:15 AM to 11:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Break: 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM)
(The above timings may vary on public holidays)
Click here for the step by step details to download or reprint your RTA Learning Permit.
Can a student get a license within the registered classes?
Can female students be trained by male instructors?
What is the duration of the desert driving course?
- Complete course; highly recommended for beginners for AED 800 per delegates (2 delegates in a vehicle)
- Essential course; for those interested only in practical training for AED 700 per delegates (2 delegates in a vehicle)
- Refresher course; for additional practical training for AED 700 per delegates (2 delegates in a vehicle)
I have a car driving license from my country. Can this help me?
Similarly, you are eligible for 10 hours of car training compared to beginner training only if your valid & original driving license is issued over 5 years. Click here for the course fees of 10 hours of car training.
How many days course is involved in Light Motor Vehicle Defensive Driving and what charges apply?
How I can transfer my file from other driving institute to EDI? I have already appeared for 5 Road Tests.
Do I require to come myself to make the international driving license or I can send someone on my behalf?
I would like to take bike riding classes. I don't have a bike driver license, but I have a car driving license from Dubai for six years now. Can you let me know what the requirements are please?
Is there any option for the people who require getting the Driving license on fast or urgent basis?
For details, please click here.
I have lost my Emirates ID Card, but I have documents from Emirated ID card office, can I apply for my driving license?
Can I take Night class training if I have registered for Shift Duty course?
Is it possible to take training in any other EDI branch after making registration at EDI head office?
Can I switch from regular classes to any other course? If so, will I have to pay more for that?
Is it possible to get extra practice sessions before the final RTA road test?
Can get assessment test on Friday?
I have failed in the GCC license transfer test. What are the further procedures now?
The payment break-up is as below: Admission fee: AED 415 Road test + training extension: AED 460 License fees: AED 270 4 hours session (8 classes)
PS: Currently 50% discount is applicable on admission fees for GCC course
I have already opened driving license file from Abu Dhabi Police Headquarters. I just want to do practice in Dubai
By when do I need to pay the balance course fee? Will I be notified?
Can a U.S.A citizen use his driving license in UAE while on visit visa for a month?
Is there a rule that prohibits pregnant women from taking driving lessons in Dubai? Is there a standard form for this special permission from the doctor? If not, what must it say? That I am fit to take driving lessons?
If I register online, will the cost be same, or will I pay extra charges?
I’m an Indian with US driving license. What is the procedure to open the file?
Is Desert driving license different from a normal license?
What happens if a person not having a driving license wishes to come with me during the Desert driving course?
I’m holding a UAE residence visa & already have international license do I need Affidavit from the consulate?
I wish to transfer my training from one branch to another; do I need to pay for the transfer?
Can I choose my Instructor?
What are the requirements for 'Light Bus Training Course'?
Eligibility:
Student who holds a UAE driving license for LMV, which is less than 2 years old will be eligible to register.
In case a student has LMV-Automatic license for 3 years or more, first he has to get a LMV Manual license and then apply for Light Bus License.
- After meeting eligibility criteria and submitting required documents, student will register and open his file.
- After attending 8 mandatory lectures, student will give theory test.
- Training and assessment test is required. After passing theory test, student will directly go for Yard Test.
- Student will give 2 yard tests- Offset (Reverse) and Slope. In case of failing these tests, student has to take 4 hours of training (8 classes) and then again give these yard tests.
- Upon passing yard test, student is eligible to appear for Road Test. Light Bus License will be issued after passing the Road Test.
- For each failed attempt of Road test, student has to take additional 4 hours of training (8 classes).
I have failed in the road test, now I have to take 4 hours of training (8 classes) to appear for the next Road test. Is it possible to register for 5 hours (10 classes) and after completing of 4 hours (8 classes) can I register for Road test? And a day before road test can I complete rest 1 hour (2 classes)?
If you fail the theory test, the next time you will take again is the same question you will encounter?
In case I fail many times in theory test or assessment, will it affect my final road test?
What if I have opened a file in other driving school but want to transfer it to EDI?
- Passport copy (valid Dubai residence visa).
- 2 photographs (passport size).
- Original file from traffic department with valid L.P
- Letter from previous driving school stating number of classes already taken along with NOC.
- Original Emirates Identity Card (E.I.D).
How to get a New Learning Permit, I have lost mine?
- Registration Number
- Passport Copy
- 1 Photograph
- 90 AED
If I can't attend a training class, how can I cancel it?
If my instructor is absent, who will take my class?
What if I am absent for my test?
I am going on annual leave and want to stop training?
What is a pre-evaluation test?
If I am not happy with my instructor, how can I change it?
What are the features of Gold Driving course?
- Individual Lectures are delivered to the student
- Immediate Training
- Pick up and Drop facilities are available
- Immediate Test Dates
- Good Passing Ratio
Why should I go and take safety hall demonstrations?
Why should I attend 8 lectures in LMV Course?
Why should a "beginner" attend Simulator classes?
I want to transfer my file from another Emirate to Dubai, what is the procedure for that?
If the training file has been transferred from another emirate to the emirate of Dubai, in accordance with the requirements specified in Article 89 of the Regulations for the Law of traffic, it is applied to one of the two following courses:
- In case the student didn't reach till the stage of road test (final test) in the other emirate, they will have to undergo all the training and examination requirements for the requested license type contained in the training system in the emirate of Dubai, regardless of the number of training classes received.
- In case the student has gone through all the training and examination procedures in the other emirates and failed the road test, he will be required to take theory test, parking test, assessment test, 8 practical classes and road test.
Note:
Student must undergo examination of knowledge test in the Emirate of Dubai, regardless of whether the result in the same examination in the other emirate was positive. Failing in this test will require attending all 8 lecturesbefore booking for another knowledge test appointment.
How can I register for Platinum Driving Course?
To enquire about our Platinum Driving Course, please call on +971 4 2631100 and we will send a customer Service agent to visit your location, as per your convenience, for the registration.
You may also visit any of EDI branch around Dubai or register through EDI’s website – www.edi.ae.
What is the cost of registering for the Platinum course?
For 10 hours training (20 classes), the lump sum amount will be AED 25,000. For 4 hours training (8 classes), the lump sum amount will be AED 20,000.
This amount will cover entire cost of training until the student gets the license. Irrespective, of the number of classes & tests the students takes to clear the Theory Test, Parking Test, Assessment Test & Road Test or any other test.
However, if student is absent for any RTA test, he/she will be charged for it.
Does this amount include fees up to RTA Road Test?
I’m a student at other driving institute? Can I transfer my file to EDI and enroll in Platinum course?
What is Platinum Driving Course?
How can I register for Platinum Driving Course?
You may also visit any of EDI branch around Dubai or register through EDI’s website – www.edi.ae.
What is the cost of registering for the Platinum course?
For 20 hours training (40 classes) or for 15 hours training (30 classes), the lump sum amount will be AED 30,000.
For 10 hours training (20 classes), the lump sum amount will be AED 25,000.
For 4 hours training (8 classes), the lump sum amount will be AED 20,000.
This amount will cover entire cost of training until the student gets the license. Irrespective, of the number of classes & tests the students takes to clear the Theory Test, Parking Test, Assessment Test & Road Test or any other test. However, if student is absent for any RTA test, he/she will be charged for it
I’m a student at other driving institute? Can I transfer my file to EDI and enroll in Platinum course?
I want to book my Parking Test on a Saturday, what is the procedure?
Please note, only normal (Sun-Thurs) slot will be booked in case a student fails to visit the department personally.
I want to book my RTA Road Test on a Saturday, what is the procedure?
Note: If the slot on Saturday is not available, then the student will have to book test on normal schedule.
In case if Test Dept. informed them that the date for Saturday is close due to more student means its close or student need to go for only Normal date which they can check with RTA 800 90 90 or smart screen.
What are the documents required for renewing a Driving License?
If you are a Dubai resident and/or UAE national holding a passport issued in Dubai, you will need to have:
- Dubai driving license
- A valid Residence Visa (except UAE Passport holders)
- Emirates ID
- Passed an Eye Test (the test results should be uploaded online from the optician). Please note: An eye sight test is valid for 1 year.
What is the maximum number of days a customer can renew his license before it expires?
How can I request for a Final road test. Can someone from my family submit a request on my behalf?
I forgot my password. How do I recover it?
- Click on “Forgot Password?” it can be found in the “Student Login” page. Below “Need support?”
- “Reset Password” window will open, then fill in the required fields (Mobile number must be the registered mobile number of the registration)
- A notification will pop up that the password has been reset and the new password is sent VIA SMS to the registered mobile number, after receiving the SMS, click to “here” to log in the account
- Enter the registration number and the password received via SMS. Click on “LOG IN”.
- Enter the registration number, Old password (will be the same received VIA SMS), New password and Captcha code.
- Enter new password following the tips below:
- The password should be of exactly 8 characters
- Add one capital letter (i.e. A)
- Add one small letter (i.e. a)
- Add one number (i.e. 1)
- Ensure to type the exact password in both ‘new’ and ‘confirm’ fields
Can I conduct the eye test at EDI?
- Al Qusais Center (8:00 am - 9:00 pm)
- Al Quoz Center (8:15 am - 5:15 pm)
Driving License Renewal
Are there any fines if I do not renew my driving license?
How often do I need to renew my driving license?
For new drivers under 21 years, the license is issued for 1 year and renewed every 5 years.
For new drivers over 21 years, the license is issued for 2 years and renewed every 5 years
Where can I renew my driving license?
Follow the steps below:
Step 1: Eye Test:
Take an eye test at the EDI's main centers in Al Qusais, Al Quoz or Jumeirah. Alternatively, you can also visit RTA- accredited agent or optical in Dubai to take the eye test for Driver's Licensing. Please note the timings below:
- Al Qusais eye test service: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm, click here for location map
- Al Qouz eye test service: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, click here for location map
- Jumeirah eye test facility: 8:30 am till 5:00 pm, click here for location map
If you wish to collect your UAE Driving License, the optometrist will notify as per the selected schedule of the applicant in the RTA system the expected date, time & location for collection. The delivery service is available in Dubai & Sharjah.
Step 3: Payment:
A fine of late renewal of AED 10 per month may apply.
- In the case of self-pickup, pay AED 494 including eye test fee of AED 174 including VAT and a license renewal & knowledge fee of AED 320.
- In the case of delivery, pay AED 519 including eye test fee of AED 174 including VAT and a delivery fee of AED 345.
Does Dubai have a minimum requirement for eyesight?
If I am looking to renew my driver’s license, how can I give all my details online?
What is the cost of conducting an eye test at an optician?
How long is the optician eye test valid for?
I have renewed my driver’s license online, how can I expect delivery and when?
I have renewed my driver’s license online, the delivery date has passed and I still have not received anything. Who do I need to speak to?
I have just paid for my driver’s license renewal online. What assurance do I have that this payment is secure and has been processed?
Are there additional costs for transacting online/call centre?
Will I be able to renew my driver's license if I have more than 24 black points?
What are the full fees for the vehicle inspection?
Vehicle License Renewal
What is required to renew my vehicle registration?
- Vehicles older than three years
- Pre-Owned Vehicles
- Imported Vehicles or vehicles purchased from a private enterprises