MANDATORY DOCUMENTS

1. Original Emirates ID
   NOTE: Visa copy may be required if the designation mentioned in the Emirates ID is not the same as in the stamped visa. 
2. The eye test must be completed before the RTA file opening. It can be done at any of EDI’s main centers (Al Qusais/Al Quoz) or at any RTA authorized optical centers in Dubai.
3. A valid Dubai visa
4. Medical fitness report required if:
   1. The customer is possessing 'Driver' visa 
   2. The customer above the age of 65 years 
   3. Drivers under personal sponsorship and not company sponsored.
5. A commercial license permit is required if the designation on the visa is 'Driver'**

**List of approved hospital and clinics for Commercial Permit medical test:

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR:

Driver visa holders (excluding Taxi Company):

5. Medical fitness report from the RTA approved medical center/hospitals.

File transfer from other institutes in Dubai/Emirates:

5. Original RTA file from the previous school/institute (if registered before April 2017)
6. No Objection letter /status report from previous school/institute.
7. Theory lectures details (if attended)
8. Valid /invalid learning permit (not applicable to other Emirates)
9. Training Sheet (if practical training has been taken)

Customer holding partner visa:

5. Copy of valid trade license.

UAE Marsom / Bedouin:

5. Valid and original marsom letter
6. Eye test report
7. Valid and original passport 

FILE OPENING PROCESS FOR OTHER-EMIRATES

Mandatory documents required for applicants

1. On personal or family-sponsored visa currently residing in Dubai:
   1. Valid passport copy & visa copy of the sponsor & applicant
   2. Original and valid Emirates ID
   3. Valid tenancy contract (Ejari) & electricity bill from DEWA*
   4. Eye test report (After approval)
   5. Declaration letter from the school or university (if the applicant is a student in Dubai)
   6. NOC for professional help (e.g. housemaid, nanny, driver)
      *not required incase declaration letter is available
       
2. On a company-sponsored visa:
   1. Situation 1: Company has a branch in Dubai & currently residing in Dubai:
      • Valid passport copy & visa copy of the applicant
      • Original and valid Emirates ID
      • Copy of valid trade license of the Dubai branch of the company. The company name must match the name on the trade license.
      • NOC to clearly mention that the applicant is working in the Dubai branch of the company.
      • Eye test (After approval)
         
   2. Situation 2: Company does not have a branch in Dubai & currently residing in Dubai:
      (e.g. Applicants on investor or partner visa from other-emirates do not have a branch & currently residing in Dubai)
      • Valid passport copy & visa copy of the sponsor & applicant
      • Original and valid Emirates ID
      • Valid tenancy contract (Ejari) & electricity bill from DEWA
      • Eye test report (After approval)
      • NOC issued by the company from other emirates if they do not have any branch in Dubai.

20 hours (Beginner)

*Including free lectures, RTA fees, a discount of 4 free training hours, and the only first attempt of the theory test, parking test, initial driver assessment test & road test. Additional fees apply from the second test onwards. 5% VAT & eye test fee not included.

**Including free lectures, 10% registration discount, eye test, RTA fees, and unlimited training & tests until pass; 5% VAT applicable; 

Pay the course fees in easy installments with Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank and more!

Click here for the detailed fee structure

You may register at any EDI branch located across Dubai; Click here to locate nearest EDI branch

The students can choose the below training schedule at our Al Qusais and Al Quoz centres:

1. Regular training (daily training from 8:30 AM to 5 PM)
   1. 1-hour training for 3 days in a week    (1-hour training in 1 day)    Available on Saturday-Monday-Wednesday OR Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday  
   2. 2 hours training for 3 days in a week   (2 hours training in 1 day)   Available on Saturday-Monday-Wednesday OR Sunday-Tuesday-Thursday
   3. 1-hour training for 6 days in a week    (1-hour training in 1 day)    Available from Saturday to Thursday
       
2. Friday training (only on Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM) 
   1. 2 hours of training on every Friday           (2 hours training in 1 day)
       
3. Gold Training (as per your convenience)
   1. 2 hours training for 4 days in a week        (2 hours training in 1 day)

IMPORTANT!

1. You must carry the Emirates ID & RTA learning permit to attend the lectures, practical training and tests.

2. You are requested to arrive on time for the practical training. Should you fail to arrive after 10 minutes of the scheduled training, you will be marked “ABSENT” and a compensatory class can be taken for an additional fee.

3. If you wish to temporarily stop your training, you must inform your course in-charge 24 hours before your scheduled training time. If you fail to do so, you’ll be marked as absent for that day.

4. In case the instructor is absent, we will try to arrange some other instructor for that particular class.  Should we fail to provide another instructor, we will extend your training accordingly.

All students who register for Heavy Truck driver training must attend 9 theory lectures available on weekdays and Fridays. Lectures can be attended online (e-lectures) in English, Urdu or Arabic or at the main centers in Al Qusais and Al Quoz centers. 

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

Lecture Topics:
1.    Attitude and responsibilities
2.    Traffic signs
3.    Managing risk
4.    Driver condition
5.    Driving environment
6.    Rules of road
7.    Hazards and Emergencies
8.    Your Vehicle
9.    Articulated Truck

Rules of Attendance

• Please ensure you have attended all 8 lectures before you book your theory test, practical driving classes. Now you can attend lectures in English, Arabic & Urdu via e-Lecture (online lecture).
• Click here to see the user guide.
• Click here for the classroom lecture schedule.

  Lecture No.	Language
  Lecture 1	English, Arabic & Urdu
  Lecture 2	English, Arabic & Urdu
  Lecture 3	English, Arabic & Urdu
  Lecture 4	English, Arabic & Urdu
  Lecture 5	English, Arabic & Urdu
  Lecture 6	English, Arabic & Urdu
  Lecture 7	English, Arabic & Urdu
  Lecture 8	English, Arabic & Urdu
  Lecture 9 (Articulated Truck)	English, Arabic & Urdu

• Joining Instructions with Terms and Conditions – click here to download
• EDI Trainee Rights & Responsibilities – 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 in 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 can RIS service be availed?

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 400 will apply besides the AED 310.

Click here to view the list of available languages

Remember to:
•    Obtain your RTA learner's permit prior to your first theory and driving lesson and carry it with you throughout the training period. Renew the permit once it expires.
•    Attend your first and all subsequent driving classes and tests with necessary lenses/ glasses.
•    Not be absent from classes without informing the concerned reception staff 48 hours before class time or you will be charged for the classes.
•    Make proper payments for training and tests on time to avoid unnecessary problems/delays