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July 21, 2025
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Expats, Foreign Driving Licence, Guide
If you are planning to drive in the UAE, it’s important to understand the rules for using or exchanging a foreign driving licence. The UAE allows visitors from certain countries to drive using their national licences. Residents from these countries may also be able to exchange their foreign licences for a UAE licence, provided they meet specific conditions. This guide outlines who is eligible, what the requirements are, and how to complete the process.
The UAE Ministry of Interior allows citizens from over 50 countries to drive in the UAE using their home country’s driving licences. This is only for visitors, not for residents.
Foreign licences can be used in the UAE under these conditions:
Some people do not need to get a UAE licence. This includes:
List of countries whose international licences are valid in the UAE.
If a visitor becomes a resident, they may be able to exchange their foreign licence for a UAE licence. This depends on certain rules and agreements.
To exchange a foreign driving licence for a UAE one, the following must apply:
Learn more about the RTA eye test process for driving licences in Dubai.
To exchange a licence, you need:
The Ministry provides this service online through the “MuroorKhous” platform. The process includes:
Tips and tricks to get a UAE driving licence faster.
UAE nationals can also use their UAE driving licence in some countries. They may exchange their UAE licence for a local one, based on agreements with those countries. How to renew your driving licence in Dubai.
People from the following countries can either:
Estonia, Albania, Portugal, China, Hungary, Greece, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Cyprus, Latvia, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Malta, Iceland, Montenegro, Israel, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, USA, France, Japan, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Ireland, Spain, Norway, New Zealand, Romania, Singapore, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Finland, UK, Turkey, Canada, Poland, South Africa, Australia, Croatia, Texas (USA), North Macedonia, Kosovo, Kyrgyz Republic.
Yes, if you are from one of the approved countries and visiting the UAE, you can drive using your valid national driving licence.
Yes, if you’re a UAE resident and your licence is from an eligible country. You must meet conditions like age, valid residency, and pass an eye test.
You need a legal translation of your foreign licence, a copy of it, an eye test result, and payment of AED 600.
Apply online through the Ministry of Interior’s smart services portal, submit required documents, and choose delivery by courier or digital download.
Over 50 countries, including the UK, USA, Germany, Australia, and more, are approved. South Korea is exchange-only for residents.
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