Golden Visa holders

With the announcement of the UAE Golden Residency visa in 2021, Emirates Driving Institute extends gratitude to the Golden Visa holders by providing fast-track driving courses for those holding no driver's license or holding previous drivers' licenses.

Direct Test Course (Golden Visa):

Direct Test Course is recommended for experienced drivers holding Golden Visa and a valid driving license.

Beginner Training Course (Golden Visa):

Beginner training is recommended for customers holding Golden Visa and no driving experience. Below are the options of training courses:

Regular Driving Course
Night Driving Course
Weekend Driving Course (only Saturday or Saturday and Sunday)
Shift Driving Course (flexible)
Gold Excellence Driving Course (VIP)
Platinum Driving Course (VIP)

Original Emirates ID
Copy of UAE Golden residency visa
The eye test must be completed before the RTA file opening at any of EDI’s main centers (Al Qusais or Al Quoz) or at RTA authorized optical centers in Dubai.
Valid original or lost previous driving license issued from other country of the same vehicle category (for Direct Test only):
1. In case your driving license is not in English or Arabic, please legally translate your driving license only from Dubai.

Direct Test Course: For Experienced Golden Visa Drivers with Valid & Original Driving License

	Golden Visa Direct Test - Normal Package	Golden Visa Direct Test - Gold Excellence package
Fees	AED 2072 (including VAT and eye test)	AED 9000 (excluding VAT and eye test)
Gear transmission	Automatic and Manual Gear	Automatic and Manual Gear
Vehicle	Nissan Sunny (automatic or manual gear)	Lexus (automatic gear) and Nissan Patrol (manual gear)
Process	Directly attend the RTA theory test and RTA road test. Optional training can be attended before the first RTA road test (Per hour training fees will apply) Incase of: RTA Theory test failure: Attend theory lectures (online or classroom) and book the next theory test. (Theory lecture fee included. RTA Theory test fee of AED 490 will apply) RTA Road test failure: Book and attend mandatory 4 hours of training for AED 546* and book the next RTA road test for AED 490. (training extension fee applies). *regular training fees included Golden Visa Direct Test - Normal package includes: RTA file opening and EDI registration Free theory lectures Limited training One RTA Theory Test and RTA road test UAE driving license issuance	Appear for the RTA Theory test and RTA road test. Additional training will be provided before the first RTA road test (Unlimited training included) Incase of: RTA Theory test failure: Attend theory lectures (online or classroom) and book the next theory test. (Theory lecture fees and RTA Theory test fee included) RTA Excellence test failure: Book and attend 4 hours of training and book the next RTA Excellence test. (Excellence test fee and mandatory 4 hours of training fees of AED 3800 will apply). Golden Visa Direct Test - Gold Excellence package includes: RTA file opening and EDI registration Training sessions as per trainer’s recommendation Unlimited other tests* One excellence test** RTA fees until one excellence test Complimentary pick and drop UAE driving license issuance Other tests: Knowledge test by RTA and Initial driving assessment test by EDI *Excellence test is a combined parking & road test held on one day. Additional training & test fees applies upon failure

20 hours of Training: For Golden Visa Beginners with No Driving Experience

Training Courses		Normal Package Limited training & tests*		Limited Test (3}**		Fixed package Unlimited training & tests**		Fixed package with card payment Unlimited training & tests*** (Group A)		Fixed package for company employees & dependents Unlimited training & tests*** (Group B)*
Training Courses		Partial payment fee	Full payment fee	Partial Payment Fee	3% Additional Discount upon full payment	Partial Payment fee	Full Payment fee	Partial Payment fee	Full Payment fee	Partial Payment fee	Full Payment fee
Regular Training	Automatic gear	AED 4574.25	AED 4301.25	AED 6127.5	AED 5947.95	AED 8694	AED 7824.6	AED 7746.17	AED 6971.55	AED 7264.22	AED 6537.79
	Manual gear	AED 4448.25	AED 4196.25	AED 6127.5	AED 5947.95	AED 10,300.5	AED 9270.5	AED 9192.02	AED 8272.81	AED 8629.74	AED 7766.77
	RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Night Training	Automatic gear	AED 4805.25	AED 4511.25	AED 6127.5	AED 5947.95	AED 8694	AED 7824.6	AED 7746.17	AED 6971.55	AED 7264.22	AED 6537.79
	Manual gear	AED 4679.25	AED 4406.25	AED 6127.5	AED 5947.95	AED 10,300.5	AED 9270.5	AED 9192.02	AED 8272.81	AED 8629.74	AED 7766.77
	RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Weekend Training (Only Saturday or Sunday or Saturday & Sunday)	Automatic gear	AED 5435.25	AED 5036.25	AED 7702.5	AED 7475.7	AED 10,702.1	AED 9179.6	Not Applicable		AED 8955.1	AED 8059.6
	Manual gear	AED 5435.25	AED 5036.25	AED 7702.5	AED 7475.7	AED 10,702.1	AED 9179.6	Not Applicable		AED 8955.1	AED 8059.6
	RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Shift Training (Flexible Timings)	Automatic gear	AED 5687.25	AED 5246.25	AED 7702.5	AED 7475.7	AED 11,505.4	AED 9877.9	Not Applicable		AED 9637.8	AED 8674
	Manual gear	AED 5687.25	AED 5246.25	AED 7702.5	AED 7475.7	AED 11,505.4	AED 9877.9	Not Applicable		AED 9637.8	AED 8674
	RTA fees of AED 1350 included in the prices above
Package information		*Normal Package includes: Free theory lectures Discount of 4 free training hours RTA fees One theory test, parking test, initial driver assessment test & road test. 5% VAT Eye test Current offer: (discount of additional 2 hours class fees) Additional fees apply from the second test onwards.		**Includes up to: 3 RTA test attempt each (Theory, Parking & Road) 3 EDI internal test attempts for Yard & Road Assessment Additional fees apply from the Fourth test onwards.	**Includes up to: 3 RTA test attempt each (Theory, Parking & Road) 3 EDI internal test attempts for Yard & Road Assessment Additional fees apply from the Fourth test onwards.	**Fixed package includes: Unlimited training & tests until pass Free theory lectures 15% registration discount Eye test RTA fees 5% VAT		***Only for selected banks. Available at EDI main centers & branches only Fixed package includes: Unlimited training & tests until pass Free theory lectures 15% registration discount Eye test fee RTA fees 5% VAT		***Only for selected companies. Available at EDI main centers & branches only Fixed package includes: Unlimited training & tests until pass Free theory lectures 15% registration discount Eye test fee RTA fees 5% VAT

VIP FAST TRACK COURSES
Driving Courses	Gear Transmission	Partial Payment fee	Full Payment fees
Golden Visa - Beginner Gold Excellence Driving Course	Automatic Gear (Lexus)	AED 17,100*	AED 15,404.25
	Manual Gear (Nissan Patrol)	AED 17,100*	AED 15,404.25
	Gold Excellence Driving Course includes: Registration offer Limited training, internal tests and one excellence test** in Lexus or Nissan Patrol RTA fees until one excellence test UAE driving license issuance Complimentary chaffeur service Eye test fees of AED 141 and 5% VAT included. *Excellence test: A combined test of RTA parking test and RTA road test held on a day. Upon each failure, additional 4 hours of training and test fees of AED 3800 is applicable separately.
Golden Visa - Beginner Platinum Driving Course	Automatic gear	AED 25,658*	AED 23,106*
Golden Visa - Beginner Platinum Driving Course	Platinum Driving Course includes: Registration offer Unlimited training (recommended by the instructor) and tests in luxurious vehicles RTA test fees Complimentary chaffeur service *Eye test fees of AED 141 and 5% VAT included.

Click here to register online

Training Courses	Regular Training				Night Training			Weekend Training (Saturday or Sunday)		Shift Driving Course	Gold Excellence Driving Course	Platinum Driving Course
Training options	Option1: Daily	Option2: Alternate	Option 3: Twice	Option 4: D-course	Option1: Daily	Option 2: Alternate	Option 3: K-Course	Option1: W-course	Option2: B-course	S-Course	V-Course	V-Course
Training per day	1 hour	1 hour	2 hours	2 hours	1 hour	1 hour	2 hours	2 hours	4 hours	max. 4 hours	max. 4 hours	max. 6 hours
No. of training days	6 days	3 days	2 days	3 days	6 days	3 days	3 days	2 days	1 day	6 days	6 days	6 days
Training per week	6 hours	3 hours	4 hours	6 hours	6 hours	3 hours	6 hours	4 hours	4 hours	8 hours	24 hours	24 hours
TRAINING VEHICLES
Nissan Sunny, or Toyota Yaris	✔				✔			✔		✔	×	×
Nissan Patrol, or Lexus	×				×			×		×	✔	×
Mini Cooper, Tesla, Range Rover, Mercedes G500 or Mercedes C200	×				×			×		×	×	✔
FEE STRUCTURE
Pay as you go	✔				✔			✔		✔	Combination	×
Fixed price with unlimited training & tests	✔				✔			✔		✔	Combination	✔
PAYMENT (Cash, card or current-dated cheque)
Partial payment	✔				✔			✔		✔	✔	✔
Full payment	✔				✔			✔		✔	✔	✔
THEORY LECTURES
Classroom lectures	✔				✔			✔		✔	✔	✔
Online lectures	✔				✔			✔		✔	✔	✔
SMART SELF-BOOKING
Select & book the training slot	×				×			×		✔	✔	✔
Pay online	✔				✔			✔		✔	×	×
Cancel the training slot within 48 hrs	✔				✔			✔		✔	✔	✔
TESTS
Mock test	✔				✔			✔		✔	✔	✔
Theory test	✔				✔			✔		✔	✔	✔
Initial Driving Assessment Test	✔				✔			✔		✔	×	×
Smart Yard parking test	✔				✔			✔		✔	×	×
Excellence test: Parking & road test on one day	×				×			×		×	✔	✔
Road Test	✔				✔			✔		✔	×	×
TEST BOOKING CHANNELS
Call center	✔				✔			✔		✔	×	×
EDI test department staff / RTA Smart screen	✔				✔			✔		✔	×	×
Course in-charge	×				×			×		×	✔	✔
TRANSPORT
Free shuttle bus service	✔				✔			✔		✔	×	×
Complimentary pick and drop	×				×			×		×	✔	✔

Students registering for the 20 of training or upon RTA theory test failure in Direct Test Course must attend 8 theory lectures; online in English, Urdu or Arabic or in classroom lectures at the main EDI centers

NOTE: The students must bring the Emirates ID and RTA Learning Permit to attend the lectures.

Lecture Topics:
Lecture 1 : Attitude and Responsibilities
Lecture 2 : Traffic signs
Lecture 3: Managing Risks
Lecture 4 : Driver Condition
Lecture 5 : Driving Environment
Lecture 6 : Rules of Road
Lecture 7 : Hazard and Emergencies
Lecture 8: Safety Demonstration

Please ensure to attend 8 theory lectures before appearing for the RTA theory test. Get your user guide here
Classroom lecture schedule - click here to download.

RTA's Remote Interpretation System (RIS)
The service provides a remote instant interpretation of driving theoretical tests, conducted by RTA, to driver license applicants for as many as 195 different languages. The step is part of RTA's endeavors to enrich the Smart City initiative and realize its third strategic goal - People's Happiness

How to use the RIS service?

As per RTA guidelines, students have to submit an application for appointing an interpreter in the preferred language at the time of opening the RTA file and pay the applicable fees.
This service cannot be added at a later stage while booking the road test.

Fees: An additional fee of AED 435 will be applied

Tests	How to book?	Important information
Test 1: Knowledge test by RTA	EDI call center at 04 2631100 Test department staff at the main EDI centers	The test can be booked from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM; Saturday to Thursday. The test can be attended only at the main centers (Al Qusais or Al Qouz). The test center will be based on the training location chosen while registration.
Test 2: Initial Driving Assessment test by EDI
Test 3: Smart Yard Assessment test by EDI
Test 4: Smart Yard Parking test by RTA
Test 5: Road test by RTA	Book through the smart screen at EDI main centers	The test can be attended from 7:30 am to 3:25 pm; Sunday to Thursday Extra fee applies for an early test date and for attending the test on a weekend (Friday or Saturday). The test can be attended only at the main centers (Al Qusais or Al Qouz).

Please ensure to carry your Emirates ID, RTA learning permit and a male permit**at all times.

**If a female student below 21 years wishes to be trained a male instructor, a male permit must be obtained for AED 10.