One of the things that might face you during your residency in Dubai is renewing your driving license; now while nobody wants to get caught driving a car in Dubai with an expired license, we are here to answer your questions and give you an easy step by step guide on how to renew Dubai driving license.
Do you have any question about Dubai Driving License renewal? Please leave it in a comment, we’ll answer it. Meanwhile, feel free to read this guide.
First off, there are 2 cases you must consider when you get your license. If you applied and acquired the license before the age of 21 Dubai RTA will give you a one-year valid license only, but if you’re older than 21, then you don’t have to worry because you’re getting a license valid for ten years.
What are the required documents to renew Dubai driving license
- The expired license.
- An eye test certificate from a recognised optician.
- Must have residency visa stamp on your passport.
- Your Emirates ID.
- Two photos.
Fees for the license renewal in Dubai
- 150 AED for the Eye test.
- 200 AED RTA fees to issue a new license.
- 20 AED delivery fees (optional)
- Clear the pending fines on your license.
The procedure of renewing the license
- Online
You can renew your license online on RTA website where you create an account and fill your license details, once you confirm your account, the eye test results will be automatically sent from the optician to your RTA account, and you can proceed with payment.
- RTA smart App
Download the ‘Drivers and Vehicles’ mobile application then log onto the Driver license services and fill in the details. Select delivery method and pay the license renewal fees using a credit card.
You will be provided a temporary license via email until you receive the renewed one.
- RTA Call Center 8009090
Call RTA call centre 8009090. Press 1 for driver and vehicle license services. Press 2 for driver license services. Press 0 to speak to an operator.
RTA branch
Update: RTA no longer accepting license renewal from their branches starting from October 2016 and the only available options are:
- Renew Online
- Renew via RTA app
- Renew via Call Center 8009090
If you decided to personally go to RTA office then here are the steps you need to do. First, make sure you have all the required documents we mentioned above.
Take a queuing ticket from the counter. Once the turn reaches you go to the desk and submit your papers and photos, after that you will be given another ticket to go to another RTA officer, once you reach your turn for the 2nd time, go to the officer’s desk and surrender your license, they will check your license for any pending fines and you will be asked to pay the fees of 120 AED along with your license fines (If any)
Once they finished with check their system and you finish with payment, RTA officer will ask you to wait for few minutes while they print out your new driving license.
- Customer Happiness Centre on wheels
No this isn’t a joke, there is a mobile unit that drivers can use to renew their license. The coach is fitted with self-service machines and a handful of employees that will “not intervene” with customers unless they need help.
All you have to do is visit the mobile centre with the required documents.
There are a few catches though. It does not come to your house or office, it is only in a certain area for ten days in one of 14 districts in Dubai and its operating hours are from 4 pm to 11 pm.
Not only can you use the Customer Happiness Centre on wheels to renew Dubai Driving license, but you can also obtain parking cards and renew vehicle registration.
FAQ about renewing your license in Dubai
Leave your questions in the comments section below and we will try to answer it as soon as we can.
Q: How long it takes to issue my driving license?
A: 2-5 working days online, same day in RTA branches.
Q: Can I do the eye test in RTA office when I renew Dubai driving license?
A: No, not in RTA but there must be an optician nearby.
Q: Can I pay using the credit card in RTA branch?
A: Yes, They accept Cash and Cards. Update: No longer available.
Q: I acquired new citizenship, or my name is changed, what should I do?
A: Before you do the eye test head to RTA and update your data for free.
Q: I have fines in other Emirates.
A: Those can be paid online on Abu Dhabi police website.
Q: RTA says my license is locked and can’t be renewed.
A: Then you have black points in another Emirate, and you must go to the traffic department of that city and personally pay the fines.
Five years Dubai license instead of ten
The Ministry of Interior of the UAE has issued a new law for UAE license holders. Instead of renewing every ten years, the law states; Expats will have to renew their UAE license every five years instead.
Dubai Temporary Driving License (Interim Driver’s License)
If you choose to renew your license online or via RTA app, you will get this electronic license via email while you wait for the delivery of your license.
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Osama
August 31, 2020 at 8:01 pmHi,
My driving license valid till march 2022, and i am planning to leave Dubai now but will come back in future. Hence want to get renewal of license before leaving UAE. Can I apply for renewal now with my 6 month old license.
Issue date is March 2020.
Expiry date is March 2022.
Christopher Milbourne
September 2, 2020 at 1:08 pmHi Osama, from previous experiences, this isn’t possible as you are usually able to renew it when it has three months left.
Sayed Amjad Hussain
September 30, 2020 at 5:01 pmHi I have this question sir I have a Dubai driving licence now i changed my age of passport and national identity card alike with my education certificate .my passport and licence age is deferent now i am going to Dubai can I driving with this licence or i have tò changed my licence age what is the reason of this
Christopher Milbourne
October 4, 2020 at 10:17 amHi Sayed, great question and we recommend you speak to the licensing department about it.
Osama
August 31, 2020 at 7:58 pmHi,
My driving license valid till march 2022, and i am planning to leave dubai. Hence want to get renewal of license before leaving UAE. Can I apply for renewal now with my 6 month old license.
istikhar Ahmad
May 23, 2020 at 4:47 amSír my license expaire 15 munth renual how much fine mony
Muhammad zeeshan
June 26, 2020 at 12:39 amHi sir we have Abu Dhabi license may laicens back have Dubai police fines we want renewal this posibal and not possible 2513809 Abu Dhabi May contact number 0507030563
Imran panchbhaya
July 30, 2020 at 12:45 amDear sir,
My dubai license going to be expiered in August but i m not in dubai but i m in GCC country My dubai visa valid until august can i renew my license.
Salam Waddah
Author July 31, 2020 at 5:43 pmYou can renew your driving license online even if it’s expiring in August. But you will need eye test certificate. I am not sure how that can be done online. Maybe if you reached out to DHA online doctors using DHA app they can help with issuing such certificate.
Sai
May 20, 2020 at 6:45 pmSir, my Dubai driving license will be expiring on 10th Oct 2020. As I have seen in the comments that can renew license 6 months before it expires. My question is if I renew my driving license 6 months before is it possible to renew by kiosky machine & Rta online or need to visit any Rta customer happiness centre now.. It will renew for 5yrs or for 1yr…..I am above 21yrs old.
Covid issues going on here that is why i am asking this question sir..
Christopher Milbourne
May 21, 2020 at 10:13 amHi Sai, the COVID-19 situation has had a major impact on the re-registration of documents. You can use the smartphone app or the website to start the process. If you get confused, you can call the RTA on 800 90 90.
Rosin Roy
May 17, 2020 at 11:46 amDear Sir,
My licence is expiring on 03rd July 2020. I tried to renew the same through Abu Dhabi police app but showing as my resident id is expired, but i have my new visa stamped and new emirates id.
kindly help me to solve this issue and please suggest how to renew my driving licence.
istikhar Ahmad
May 9, 2020 at 11:53 pmAssalam valekum salaam bhai my sharjah license expaire 25/1/2019 posible hai
Jack
April 19, 2020 at 8:39 amDear Sir/Madam,
I got my driving license in June 2006. My driving license expired in June 2016. I was living outside the country for the past several years and have now returned. License renewal requires a Traffic file number, which I don’t seem to have since my license is old. How do I go about renewing my license?
Advance thanks for your insights.
Christopher Milbourne
April 19, 2020 at 7:04 pmHi Jack, for this, you’ll have to talk to the RTA about this. you can get in contact with them on 800 90 90.
Senthil Kumar
April 17, 2020 at 9:53 pmDear sir my license Expired April 8th 2020 but how to Renewal this time now all the online and RTA office closed please Help sir now I am driving Road some time police checking any problem sir or Fine Please Reply
Christopher Milbourne
April 18, 2020 at 12:23 pmYou can reach out to the rta on 800 90 90
kannan AJ
March 18, 2020 at 5:01 pmHAI SIR
MY LICENCE EXPIRY DATE IS 19 03 2020 . IS IT POSSIBLE TO DRIVE AROUND ONE MONTH WITH THE EXPIRED DRIVING LICENCE. IS THERE ANY GRACE PERIOD FOR RENEW WITHOUT FINE.
Christopher Milbourne
March 19, 2020 at 10:16 amHi Kannan, there is no grace period for expired license.
Gursewak singh
January 6, 2020 at 2:36 pmHello sir.
My name is Gursewak singh from india and I have sharjah heavy driving licence but its expired in April 2015
Now I want renewal my license.can i renew my license if yes than how much charge for pay please tell me.Thanks
Walid
January 5, 2020 at 11:52 amI have a fine in Dubai and i have other Emarte driving licenses would I still get black points on it?
NIRANJAN HEGDE
November 14, 2019 at 11:58 amI got car driving licence from Dubai. Now licence expired. I got job now Abudhabi. I want to renew my driving licence. I can renew my licence Abu dhabi or Dubai
Please reply
ABDULLA MD
November 9, 2019 at 10:53 amHOW MUCH FEES LICENSE RENEWAL
Hamza
May 7, 2020 at 4:14 amHow much
Christopher Milbourne
May 7, 2020 at 10:36 amPrice is AED 220.
Humayun Tausif
October 28, 2019 at 2:28 pmDear Sir / Madam,
My Driving License is expiring on 23/11/2019, and my resident visa is expiring on 12/12/2019. In such a case will the renewal of the driving license will be till the validity of the visa or will be renewed for another 5-10 years, irrespective of the visa expiry date.
Praveen
October 28, 2019 at 10:16 amDear Sir,
i am in Abu Dhabi now how to renewal my Dubai Driving license
Azhar
October 21, 2019 at 5:23 pmMy driving license is expired and I am in visit visa it’s possible to renewed in visit visa?
Bilal
October 15, 2019 at 10:53 pmWhen i go for eye test to renew my driving licence the says u cannot complete transaction with a merge trafic file but i didnt replace my licence its issued from dubai
Ramshad
October 5, 2019 at 5:53 pmMy license expired now I’m working Kuwait I can renew uae driving license
Ramshad
October 5, 2019 at 5:49 pmSir my license expired but my Visa cancelled but I have Emirates I’d its valid 2020 Jun I can renew my license
Afaf
September 17, 2019 at 3:36 amMy driving liscence will expire on the 19/09/2019 and my insurance car will expire next month on 18/10/2019
When do i have to renew my liscence please ???
Maratab ali
September 13, 2019 at 11:24 pmSir my license was expire 19 9 2018 and now i want a renew
Sam
September 9, 2019 at 4:16 pmMy Dubai Driving Expires on Nov’19. I lost my Licence, i have only copy
of it.Can i get it renewed.
Christopher Milbourne
September 10, 2019 at 9:59 amHi Sam, the registration place should have a record and will be able to help get your licence renewed.
Muhammad Rizwan
September 2, 2019 at 3:11 pmHello sir’ I recieved my license from Sharjah but now I have Dubai visa. I just want to know may i renew my license online from Dubai or i have to go Sharjah for renewal my license?
ROBERT MAABA SALDIVAR
August 31, 2019 at 1:50 pmMy UAE Drivers License expired last May 9, 2019
I check to renew my License online, but im not able to do so.
I have created an Account in the RTA App,
But in the RENEW DRIVERS LICENSE Category i cannot proceed to NEXT
As there is a TRAFFIC CODE NUMBER that i must fill-up,
I have no CAR that i own, what i use before is ONLY company car.
Please support me on how to RENEW ONLINE.
Mustafa
October 6, 2020 at 9:41 pmYou can see a Traffic ID in your license. This is your individual and unique ID for you in the traffic department. If you register one or more cars in your name, this number will be the same on all your car ownership card.
Muhammad saqib
August 29, 2019 at 1:35 pmHello sir i have a question.
Q: i want to renew my abudhabi driving license before 1 month expiry date. Can i renewed it.
Q: what is the fees and procedure plz inform me
Shahid
August 16, 2019 at 1:23 amSir, I got new job, just Done medical. But On I’d got rejection due to not processing on time.
Lisence renewal date is also near, what to do kindly guide me.
Shoeab Hussain
September 10, 2020 at 11:28 pmMy driver’s licence got expired in 2014 and I was out of dubai ,now I want to renew my driver’s licence I have checked online it’s asking for traffic code file no how I can get that currently I am in india.
Christopher Milbourne
September 13, 2020 at 10:24 amHi Shoeab, do you you have the expired license from 2014? On the back, at the top is the traffic code number. It should be a 10 digit number.
Jamsheer babu
August 3, 2019 at 12:02 amDear Sir, my license expired but i am still on visit visa due to loss of job and i dont have emirates ID now. Isn’t possible that i can renew with my passport??
Salam Waddah
Author August 4, 2019 at 8:42 pmRTA needs Emirates ID regardless of your password validity.
Raham
July 17, 2019 at 2:25 pmSir, my Dubai driving license will be expiring on 7th Nov 2019. As I have seen in the comments that can renew license 6 months before it expires. My question is if I renew DL before the expiry of 3 months then which date will come on to the DL.
Abdul Wahid
July 16, 2019 at 4:40 pmMy driving license issues from Abu Dhabi can I renew my license in Dubai
Imran Gayasuddin Shaikh
June 10, 2019 at 5:51 pmSir my Driving License expired in July 2013,So what is the procedure to renew my License and how much I have to pay for renewing my Driving License. So please let me know
Maura
May 11, 2019 at 2:57 pmHello I hope you can help me.
I lived and worked in Dubai from 1986 to 1998 and learned to drive in Dubai and got a UAE (Dubai) driving licence during that time.. It expired in July 2017. When I left the country the Emirates ID had not been introduced and the laws then driving in Europe and a lot of countries meant I could only use it for a year before taking taking a driving test in UK, or Ireland. I see the laws have changed with use of the UAE driving license acceptable in many EU and other countries. Can I renew online as no longer living in UAE and without this Emirates ID?
Ahabir Ahmed
May 10, 2019 at 10:15 pmSir my opreator license is expired but now iam hear in uae on visit visa how can renew my license.
Abdullakoya K.C
May 8, 2019 at 8:19 amAssalamu alikum
My abuhabi driving licence expaired 4/12/2011.
I have photocopy.i lost orginal.
I have sharjah mukalifa 110 dh.become 1800 dh.also i am holding orginal mukalifa copy.
This week i will get emiratrs ID fujarah.
Is it possible renew driving licence
Is it possible reduce my fine mukalifa
Sajidhyder
April 7, 2019 at 1:00 pmSir my dubai late dl all ready expired 3 year how much cost of renewal plz thks
Ghazanfar Zohaib Hassan
April 4, 2019 at 5:17 pmHi sir is that possible that I can my name on my driving license there is a slight change in my name
On my driving license it is Ghazanfar
But on my passport & other I’d it is Ghanzanfar
1 n is extra
Thanks
TP
March 3, 2019 at 2:45 pmI renewed my licence in Abu Dhabi in Jan – I live in Dubai.
I called to chase to up when not delivered and was told it’s on it’s way.
Now I am told it was returned because they could not contact me ( they did not use the number I gave on renewal.
They tell me I have to go to Anu Dhabi now to collect it rather than just reposting it. Problem is not only is this not a great option noone can give straight answer about where to collect from.
Please help – customer happiness- v.low in this case
AZEEZ
February 25, 2019 at 3:10 pmhi sir can i renwel my licence advance 10 months before?
Salam Waddah
Author May 29, 2019 at 10:09 pmNo, 6 months before is max.
Rafeek Majeed
February 20, 2019 at 6:07 pmAslamu alikkum
My driving licence from Dubai
Now I am shifted to Abu Umm Al Queen
Can I Renew my licence in Umm Al Queen
Plz guide
Amna Asim
January 13, 2019 at 8:51 pmAslamoalikum
My driving licence from Dubai
Now I am shifted to Abu Dhabi.
Can I Renew my licence in Abu Dhabi.
Plz guide
Syed shaker
January 4, 2019 at 11:47 amAslamau alaikum
I have two fine on my Dubai license one from Sharjah payable fine and other form RAK non payable fine which was in 2008 and 2010 now my license expired on sep 2018 I want to renew my license he went to muroor they said me those fines can wavied as it’s old one and advice me to go to respective location
Pls advice
Salam Waddah
Author January 7, 2019 at 9:28 amIn case of non-payable fines in the UAE you need to go to the respective police station in each emirate, Non-payable fines could mean you can’t pay it online or you can’t pay it at the police station outside of the emirate where the fine was issued. When you go to RAK or Sharjah station they will clarify the nature of fine for example (your car is impounded).
Anwar reshid Seman
November 19, 2018 at 12:15 pmCan I renew my licence while I’m on visit visa
Salam Waddah
Author December 5, 2018 at 9:28 amYou can’t. Your valid EMIRATES ID is required.
Anilbabu
October 24, 2018 at 10:24 amDear sir,
Presently I am in UAE with employment VISA.(under process).My question is-
My Dubai driving license expired on 2015.But I was in Bahrain I submitted UAE original license there in 2012 and took Bahrain license.When I leave from there I am not returned UAE original license.
Presently Bahrain license also expired in 2017 and UAE D/L copy only with me.but in back side of UAE D/L there is no traffic file number .
Pls advise me to get UAE D/L without test.
Thanking you in advance for valuable time for spend my question.
Regards
Anil
ABDUL SAYEED
October 3, 2018 at 8:19 pmHello Sir,
I loss my license. My license valied up to 2022 I have copy of license original passport and Emirates ID. I get license from Abu Dhabi so please suggest me how I get my new license.
I get from dubai or going Abu Dhabi.
Thanks and Regards
M Ayaz
September 28, 2018 at 3:12 amI got dubai driving licence in 2005 there was some mistakes in my date of birth the submitted date was 10.10.1979 after cancellations my UAE visa I hv correct my date of birth by law in pakistan so now my date of birth 26.11.1979 and also I lost my driving licence now how can I correct my date of birth and how can I got my dubai driving licence again.
Regards
Salam Waddah
Author September 30, 2018 at 5:01 pmFirst you need to issue a replacement for the lost license in the RTA, then you ask driver data update in the RTA branch.
Mohamed Rashid
September 18, 2018 at 10:45 pmsir how many months before i can renew my driving license, how many months visa required to renew it becase my license expiry is 5 jan 2019,can i renew it in september
Salam Waddah
Author September 30, 2018 at 5:06 pmYou can start renewing your license 6 months before it expires.
kunjumon
September 16, 2018 at 7:43 amSir,
my licence exp. 25/9/2018 dubai licence , now i am working in abu dhabi, how to renew my licence by online , also i want to know authorised opticals name abu dhabi mussafah.
thanks
Anisha Susan Thomas
August 29, 2018 at 12:07 pmHi,this is for my brother who is in India right now. He was working here for years. He took license then. Now his license got expired and he is not at working here under UAE visa. He need to renew the license. What are the procedures to be followed? What are the matters to be taken care of?
Purushottam Sharma
August 25, 2018 at 12:05 pmHello sir my license October 10 expired so how many days before can be renewel the possible
Salam Waddah
Author August 26, 2018 at 11:17 am6 months before expiry you can make renewal
Toseef Ashiq
August 10, 2018 at 9:47 pmDear All,
My DL will be expiring in November 2018.
Can i proceed now to renew in advance?
Salam Waddah
Author August 12, 2018 at 2:13 pmyes you can do that now, up to 6 months before expiry
surya
August 10, 2018 at 9:36 pmHello sir…I am in Oman and I got the Oman driving license for one year till june2019.If I am going to dubai for a job means how to change my license ? what is the procedure for this ? Please reply me …
Basanta tamang
August 10, 2018 at 8:21 amDear sir,
I have abu dhabi u.a.e driving license.my license wil be expireing on 22 jun 2019.
Sir possible May i renew My license 10 months before expire?
Sir kindly reply me
thanks
Ashutosh
August 8, 2018 at 12:46 pmDear Sir, my license expired today but i am still on visit visa due to loss of job and i dont have emirates ID now. Isn’t possible that i can renew with my passport??
Salam Waddah
Author August 8, 2018 at 3:53 pmRTA asks for an ID instead of asking your residency visa, so the point is having residency visa.
AKBARDEEN
August 5, 2018 at 10:00 pmI got dubai temporory driving license (6 month valid license) on 2006 using kuwait driving license during my visit visa period. Now this license is possible to renew? Kindly let me know the procedure?
AKBARDEEN
August 6, 2018 at 6:36 pmI got dubai temporory driving license (6 month valid license) on 2006 using kuwait driving license during my visit visa period. Now this license is possible to renew? Now I’am a resident of ajman. Kindly let me know the procedure?
Christopher Milbourne
August 8, 2018 at 12:19 pmUnfortunately, this is not possible.
Salam Waddah
Author August 8, 2018 at 3:54 pmSo you have an expired temporary driving license from 2006? I’m not sure about that maybe ask RTA [email protected]
Hamad
August 2, 2018 at 2:23 pmI want to renew my driving licence how can I know my traffic file number
Christopher Milbourne
August 8, 2018 at 12:15 pmTraffic number is on the back of your driving license, it is the Traffic Code number.
Note: if there is no number, call RTA on 800 90 90 and they can provide with the number.
M.ilyas
July 28, 2018 at 11:43 amHi sir my licence is expired since last 10 months .can u explain me about monthly fine.
Salam Waddah
Author July 29, 2018 at 11:40 amWe already explained it in the post, that’s 10 dirhams for every month you’re late so that means 100 dirhams is your fine right now.
Mohamed yaseen
July 22, 2018 at 2:57 pmHow many month before renewal for UAE Driving licence &Now how many year available valid licence
Salam Waddah
Author July 29, 2018 at 11:41 am6 months before expiry you can do license renewal and you will get 5 years license.
Kiran
May 20, 2020 at 5:59 pmSir,
As you said 6months before of expiry..license can renewed..is that possible to renew it through kiosky machine & Rta online app or need to visit Rta customer happens centre..
Christopher Milbourne
May 21, 2020 at 10:10 amYou can renew via the app, but before you do that, call 800 90 90.
Ranjodh
July 17, 2018 at 2:32 pmMy license Fujhira Can I renew license dubai
shamshad
July 11, 2018 at 3:12 pmDear sir
I have Bahrain license which is valid till2020 to change that license into UAE license do I have to take a driving test?
shamshad bin majeed
July 11, 2018 at 3:08 pmDear sir
I have Bahrain license which is valid till2020 to change that license into UAE license do I have to take a driving test?
Salam Waddah
Author July 15, 2018 at 10:43 amYes you have to take driving test like we explained in the post if you’re not a Bahraini national.
Noman khan
July 10, 2018 at 3:59 amSir my licence all ready renew online befor 1 wek but how can soom i get this sir plz
Salam Waddah
Author July 10, 2018 at 12:17 pmNoman I do not understand your question.
Mary
July 9, 2018 at 10:32 amI had my license since 2008 (valid for 10yrs). It was lost 3-4 yrs ago, now I wanted to drive back here in UAE. How can I ask for a new license as I don’t have any copy of it?
Thanks for your advise.
Salam Waddah
Author July 9, 2018 at 12:34 pmYes, it’s possible to do that.
Mohamed
July 7, 2018 at 7:48 amDear Saalam
My UAE Dubai license will get expired in next 6 months, what is the earliest time i can renew it?
best before 3,4, or 6 months. i dont want to wait unit the end as i will be travelling a lot.
thanks
Salam Waddah
Author July 8, 2018 at 9:54 amYes, you can renew your Dubai driving license as early as 6 months before it expires.
Shihabudheen
July 5, 2018 at 11:56 amDear Sir,
My Dubai driving license is expired in June 2015 and I am having only the copy of license ( Original missing). Now I am back in Dubai with residence visa. It possible to renew even original license not available.
Waiting for your valued advise
Thanks,
Salam Waddah
Author July 5, 2018 at 12:26 pmYes, it’s possible to renew WITHOUT the original license, you will need your original Emirates ID and a new eye test then do the application online.
Shihabudheen
July 5, 2018 at 2:29 pmThank your very much, online is asking traffic file number, I don’t have it. 2005 issued license where it is mentioned
Thanks
Gopinathan Pillai Ajith
June 11, 2018 at 10:27 amHi Sir,
I have a valid driving license expiring in this month and as i came on a new visa, my UAE ID is not yet ready. Is it possible to renew my License with my passport with valid residence visa and the UAE ID registration details ( I have done the finger printing and waiting UAE ID)
Your reply will be highly appriciated
Salam Waddah
Author June 11, 2018 at 10:57 amSince the license renewal is now online I think it’s possible to use the ID registration details if it has the Emirates ID number on it, but you still need an eye test at the optician and I’m not sure if they accept and ID registration or a passport.
Dhanraj Parekh
June 10, 2018 at 9:52 amI got driving license for one year of validity.
driving license is expiring on 27th July 2018.
What is the procedure for renewing it.
How much tenure I will get if I renew now.
I am 20 years old and got the license for a years validity.
Salam Waddah
Author June 10, 2018 at 10:07 amYour process is normal, just follow the steps above you will get an extended license for 5 years this time, all costs and steps are mentioned above.
Ayyappan Vs
June 2, 2018 at 12:00 pmI am holding a Sharjah license and it is expiring this month. Now I am working in Dubai. Where I want to renew my license? In Dubai or Sharjah. Or it is possible to do it through authorized eye test center? ls advise.
Federico T. Capala
April 27, 2018 at 1:54 pmDear Salam,
My Dubai Driving license has expired 07/10/2012 and i lost the card already. I still have the copy of my driving license in my file and i want to renew it.. what are the requirements and documents that needed to bring and how much will cost for the penalty. Thank you and more power
Tariq
May 7, 2018 at 11:55 amHi,
My DXB Driving License will expire in next 8 month & out side UAE since last 4 years and living in Austalia , can you please advise what the process to renew my DXB driving License .
Appreciate your guideline and support .
Salam Waddah
Author May 13, 2018 at 12:47 pmDo you still have your valid Emirates ID?
Dalbir Singh
April 27, 2018 at 9:36 amRespected Sir
I am from India, I have a UAE driving license and it expired on July 2015 and I don’t have residency/work permit there. So please suggest me how to renew this, on tourist visa (what type and instructions for visa and other documents). Please reply me your valuable guidance.
Dalbir Singh
April 27, 2018 at 4:22 pmDalbir Singh
Respected Sir
I am from India, I have a UAE driving license and it expired on July 2015 and I don’t have residency/work permit there. So please suggest me how to renew this, on tourist visa (what type and instructions for visa and other documents). Please reply me your valuable guidance.
Dalbir Singh
April 27, 2018 at 9:24 amRespected Sir
I am from India, I have a UAE driving license and it expired on July 2015 and I don’t have residency/work permit there. So please suggest me how to renew this, on tourist visa (what type and instructions for visa and other documents). Please reply me your valuable guidance.
Kamran
April 15, 2018 at 5:01 amHi,
My sharjah driving license was expired in July 2015. Can i renew from dubai as i have dubai residence visa. I do have a new traffic file in dubai since i purchased a car very recently. RTA asked me to provide valid EID only to open traffic file.
I have some fines on expired sharjah license as well. Do i need to clear it also or only the accumulated monthly fine of AED 10/Month?
Kindly advise.
Sebrina
March 27, 2018 at 4:20 pmI need to renew my license i got it in al ain 10yrs ago. Ive lived in dubai 8yrs now but dubai say i have to go to abu dhabi to get a letter to transfer it even though there is now a uae license. I managed to contact abudhabi rta they said i need to contact the police to get the letter for transfer. Then the police said no they dont do it because its a uae license. Then i tried to renew it and the police told me theres an issue with my visa so i cant renew and i have to go to immigration to fix it and then to emirates national id authority to fix it. Is there not an easier way? I need help
Mian
March 24, 2018 at 5:25 pmAslam Alaikum, I need some information regarding my driving license renewal, my license was expired in 2016. was out of country now i am back on residence visa. do i need to clear all traffic fines or only fines on my license? my total fines are Approximately 10000 on my car which is very difficult to pay right now but the fines on license is 500. please advise…. thanks
Salam Waddah
Author April 3, 2018 at 5:38 pmYou need to clear all fines, even if you own another car and that car has fines you must clear every fine related to your cars & license.
Murad Ali
March 17, 2018 at 1:38 amAsalam sir my UAE Driving License is expire in 2/02/2010 and now i come to UAE on residency visa please tell me about renewal and fine fee of license
Salam Waddah
Author March 20, 2018 at 9:58 amYou already reached the maximum fine you could pay which is 500 dirhams.
Mahindra
April 16, 2018 at 12:10 pmI had the same issue. My license was expired in March 2010. Go to any RTA office with ID, update your information in the system, get your eye test done, proceed to Kiosk, make the payment as mentioned in the machine and get your renewed DL.
ANEES
March 7, 2018 at 4:37 pmHAVE ABUDABI ISSUED LICENSE WITH ME.BU NOW IAM WORKING PERMIT IN DUBAI.SO CAN I RENEW FROM DUBAI.
Aliabbas
March 3, 2018 at 6:05 pmHow can I get traffic file no.
As I want to renewal my license
Salam Waddah
Author March 7, 2018 at 2:55 pmIt’s written on the backside of your license.
Hari
March 1, 2018 at 10:16 pmDear Salam,
My license going to expired march 23rd 2018. Am planning to renew. what kind of documents required for Abu Dhabi and also how much AED will be required.
Usman
February 27, 2018 at 1:06 amcan I renew my license before validity
Salam Waddah
Author February 27, 2018 at 10:12 amYou mean before expiry? Yes, 6 months early.
Sajid
February 25, 2018 at 3:02 pmI had gotten UAE driving license from Dubai, it is expired in 03/06/2016, but now i am in Sharjah my employee visa is issued from Sharjah.
kindly guide me where i can renew my Driving License. (Sharjah or dubai) and what is the process.
Waiting for your kind response.
Regards
Salam Waddah
Author February 27, 2018 at 10:26 amThe process is still the same. You have to renew your Dubai license from Dubai RTA using your Emirates ID.
Sajid
February 25, 2018 at 2:47 pmDear sir,
I had gotten UAE driving license from Dubai, it is expired in 03/06/2016, but now i am in Sharjah my employee visa is issued from Sharjah.
kindly guide me where i can renew my Driving License. (Sharjah or dubai) and what is the process.
Waiting for your kind response.
Regards
fayaz damania
February 12, 2018 at 4:49 pmdear salam
i have lost my license 5 yrs back unfortunately i dont have any details of my license no number no copy nothing please tell me how do i retrive my old license details
fayaz
Salam Waddah
Author February 15, 2018 at 10:46 amI’m not sure about RTA system 5 years ago BUT all drivers information are linked to your Emirates ID. So go to RTA and file lost ID using your Emirates ID number.
Zahoor Ahmad
February 3, 2018 at 8:20 pmHello SIR, I want to know about the medical centres from where I can get medical fitness certificate for renewal Of driving licence I am Pakistani person Plz help me
Prakashan A K
February 8, 2018 at 9:50 pmHello Sir,
Grateful if you could adviae me about the medical centres from where I can get medical fitness certificate for renewal Of driving licence. My Driving Licence is expiring on 26Feb2018
emee
February 24, 2018 at 10:42 pmGood evening. I am holding a Dubai Drivers License expiring in March and now living in Abu Dhabi. Is there a way to renew the license without going to Dubai? If its not possible, where is the nearest office if I am coming from Abu Dhabi
Habib ur rehman
February 15, 2018 at 3:44 amAsalam o alekum Sir I want to renew my driving license I have dubute can I do medical test
Salam Waddah
Author February 15, 2018 at 10:41 amwhat’s dubute?
Habib ur rehman
February 16, 2018 at 1:48 amI have heavy duty licence for heavy truck heavy bus and light bus
Can I need to medical test
wajid ali khan
January 23, 2018 at 6:35 pmOn a 3 months visit visa am i eligible to renew my driving licence which is expires in july 2018 as right now im in my home country and plaining a 3 month visit visa to UAE thnx
Salam Waddah
Author January 28, 2018 at 4:24 pmYou can renew license as early as 6 months but Emirates ID is a MUST.
Rakesh
January 22, 2018 at 5:09 pmSir I have Abu dhabi visa stemp on my passport and I’d is underpross I want renew my driving licence can I renew without emirates I’d I have stemp I’d paper it is possible to renew driving licence
Harvinder singh
January 20, 2018 at 8:13 pmHello sir,
I was lost my DUBAI licence and now I don’t have Dubai work visa.
Please tell me how I get new Dubai license .
Salam Waddah
Author January 28, 2018 at 4:25 pmI’m really not sure about this case.
Ansar
January 16, 2018 at 6:27 pmMy License expires in Nov 2018 can i renew my license now in Jan 2018.
Salam Waddah
Author January 17, 2018 at 3:49 pmNo, that’s not possible because the minimum window to renew license early is 6 months so that means you can renew your license this June 2018.
Sherif Salem
January 2, 2018 at 8:02 pmCan an Abu Dhabi driver’s license be renewed from Dubai if current residency visa is issued from Dubai?
Fajar Mohamed
January 15, 2018 at 10:53 pmAssalaamu alaikum sir, I all ready apply for driving licence renewal how can see status.
SUNIL KUMAR P
January 1, 2018 at 9:04 pmSir, My license is expiring on 18th September 2018 and visa is expiring on 16th September 2018. I am going on vaccation on 5th May 2018 and coming back only on 14th September 2018. Can I renew my license before going on vaccation because my visa is expiring two days before my license is expiring. Or is there any alternate option available? Please reply
Salam Waddah
Author January 6, 2018 at 10:43 amYes you can renew the driver license up to 6 months earlier.
Chris Johar
April 22, 2018 at 3:40 pmSalam Mr. Waddah, could I surrender my car plate to the RTA and be waived of any liabilities (fines)?
Raja Tariq Hayat Khan
December 31, 2017 at 5:40 pmSir my Dubai driving license was expired on 17-09-2008.I have left uae in 2002.
Spoke if I can get uae ID after that can I renew my uae driving license?If so then how much fine will be charged.
My Date of birth is 30-04-1956.
Kindly reply to me.
Thanks.
Salam Waddah
Author January 6, 2018 at 10:44 amThe maximum late fine for late license renewal is Dhs500.
Aliyarukunju Shajahan
December 16, 2017 at 8:23 pmThere is any medical test to renew heavy vehicles license
Salam Waddah
Author January 6, 2018 at 1:57 pmNo. It is not mentioned anywhere in the requirements in driving school pages.
Sajjad Mahmood
December 6, 2017 at 9:08 pmHi sir
I am Sajjad Mahmood my residence visa is going to expire in 3rd January and I don’t want to renew my visa before that shall I renew my license even still nine month still have in my license can you give me advise how I can renew my license even still nine month still have in my license
License issued from Dubai 9/9/2008
Heavy vehicle
And recently I got it LMV license
thanks
Sajjad Mahmood
Salam Waddah
Author January 6, 2018 at 1:49 pmYou can’t renew a license 9 months earlier. Renewal can be up to 6 months only.
Greg
December 6, 2017 at 8:04 pmDo I have to wait until my drivers license expires before renewing it thereby having to drive around with an expired license?
Salam Waddah
Author January 6, 2018 at 1:48 pmNo, don’t do that because you don’t have to. License renewal can be done up to 6 months earlier.
navin kumar verma
November 29, 2017 at 7:10 pmDear Sir,
My U.A.E License expired on 31 January 2015. now i want to know how many years later i can be renew my license with late fees.
thanks
Salam Waddah
Author December 4, 2017 at 5:42 pmThere’s no limit on the years. Only 10 dirhams per month until it reaches 500 dirhams max on the fines after that there will be no monthly fine.
jabid akthar
November 27, 2017 at 3:44 pmsir. my name jabid akthar . lost may license . and last year expired . then forget my license nomber . how to renew my license ?
Salam Waddah
Author December 4, 2017 at 5:42 pmUsing your Emirates ID you need to go to RTA to retrieve your driving license detail and renew/reprint it.
jabid akthar
December 17, 2017 at 8:36 pmnow in oman i don’t have emirats id insha alha next month will come to dubai new visa . can renew my license ?
Ryan
April 9, 2018 at 4:25 pmIf you have valid working visa in UAE/Emirates ID..yes of course..
Anandhu
November 25, 2017 at 9:20 amWill my license be cancelled if I am not renewing it ?
Because my visa got cancelled and I am on visit visa now.
Salam Waddah
Author November 27, 2017 at 3:09 pmNo. The license will stay even if you didn’t renew. You can renew it anytime in future once you get UAE residency visa and Emirates ID.
Ehsan Ul Haq
November 24, 2017 at 9:12 amDear Sir/Madam,My license is expired and i am on visit viza in dubai for 3 months how i renew my license.I requested to guide me..Thanks.
Salam Waddah
Author November 27, 2017 at 3:10 pmLike we explained you MUST have an Emirates ID. Visit visa cannot renew the driving license.
Musthafa
November 23, 2017 at 10:25 pmSir I am MUSTHAFA I am new licence holder.my licence validity is 2 year,so how is my renewal charge after two years any changes in normal renew charges.
Salam Waddah
Author November 27, 2017 at 3:11 pmRenewal charges and process or renewal will be the same after 2 years.
SADHIK
November 22, 2017 at 12:39 pmHI SIR AM NOT IN UAE
NOW OUT OF COUNTRY
POSSIBLE TO RENEWAL ABUDHABI LICENCE ONLINE
ALSO AM EXIT THE COUNTRY FEW YEARS BACK
PLEASE REPLAY THANKS
Salam Waddah
Author November 22, 2017 at 2:26 pmYou still need an eye test which must be done in person. If you have valid eye test with you then you can do online but you must have halid Emirates ID.
Surinder Pal
November 22, 2017 at 9:46 amDear sir/Madam,
Please let me know how to renew my dubai driving licence?
My driving licence (vehicle permitted No. 3\4) expired on 23/05/2016.and my previous visa also cancelled. Now I am holdingwith hamriyah freezone sharjah new residency visa.I need to renew my driving licence? please advice me what are the documents required and which department I have to go for my licence renewal? I am waiting for your valuable reply.
With regards,
Salam Waddah
Author November 22, 2017 at 11:54 amYou would go the normal process of renewing your license which can be done online and explained above. But you will have to pay late fines of 10 dirhams for each late month which is mentioned in the post above.
Hariharan.P
November 20, 2017 at 12:06 pmThe article is very useful and beneficial for license holders.
Salam Waddah
Author November 20, 2017 at 2:54 pmThanks
Waqar Saleem
November 18, 2017 at 5:56 pmHello Sir,
My cousin brother want to renew his driving license but he is in pakistan and he cancelled his visa. Can he renew his driving license on visit visa because he wants to come here only to renew his driving license.
Regards
Salam Waddah
Author November 20, 2017 at 3:00 pmEmirates ID is required meaning visit visa not possible to renew the license.
Joseph Brylle
November 14, 2017 at 12:52 amHello, I recently graduated here in Dubai and they canceled my Student visa as soon i got my credentials and now i am under tourist visa and my driving license (Abu Dhabi) is expired. Can i still renew it or nah?
Salam Waddah
Author November 15, 2017 at 3:26 pmNah. Valid Emirates ID is required 🙂
Rudy Famorcan
November 13, 2017 at 7:35 amSir..Im filipino i have license in saudi arabia..Now im her in dubai for tourist visa…possible my license in saudi to change dubai license if i found job in dubai? how much the cost?
Salam Waddah
Author November 15, 2017 at 3:24 pmYou will have to attend 20 classes because not possible to change you must get new license.
David Owen
November 12, 2017 at 4:04 pmPEVIOUSLY DEPARTED DUBAI ,I HAVE A DUBAI DRIVING LICENCE EXPIRED 31/01/2016 CAN I RENEW? AS NOW BACK INTO DUBAI AS A RESIDENCE PERMIT WITH OWN COMPANY
Salam Waddah
Author November 12, 2017 at 4:20 pmYES YOUR RTA PROFILE IS STILL THE SAME SO AS LONG AS YOU HAVE AN EMIRATES ID NOW YOU CAN GO AHEAD TO RTA TO RENEW AND YOU WILL JUST HAVE TO PAY THE LATE FINES WHICH IS 10DHS FOR EACH MONTH YOU’RE LATE.
George Adongo
November 12, 2017 at 1:48 pmMy driving licence was issued in Abu Dhabi but now i have a Dubai residency visa, where can i renew in Dubai and what are the approved opticians by Abu Dhabi. Tried many opticians in Dubai approved by RTA but they turned me down
Ziad Hameed
November 9, 2017 at 7:28 amSalamalaikum, can you please advise if a Qatar driving license can be converted to Dubai license, thanks
Muhammad Rizwan
November 8, 2017 at 7:12 pmSir if want to renew my driving licence before three months of it expires date? As it possible
Salam Waddah
Author November 9, 2017 at 9:17 amYes possible as far as 6 months.
babar
October 31, 2017 at 8:50 amhi i have bahrain driving licence which is expired in jan 2017.right now i am in dubai on visit visa my question is that is that bahrain licence convert able in dubai licence if a person is on visit visa or he must need residence stamp?
and what the requirement needed.
many thanks
Salam Waddah
Author October 31, 2017 at 2:10 pmThe problem is not in your visa. The thing is you must be Bahrain national to be able to convert the license.
M.Nazar
October 29, 2017 at 3:32 pmhi i have duabi driving licence its expire date is 04/03/2018..can you please assist me i want to renew it next week if its possible i will renew it or no.Awaiting for your response thanks.
Salam Waddah
Author October 29, 2017 at 4:31 pmYes, you can already start with renewal process because in normal cases it’s possible to start the renewal 6 months before expiry.
mohammed izhar
October 23, 2017 at 5:39 pmdear sir Hi Sir, I got a license in 2005 which was expired in 2015. around 3 years Now Am again planning for UAE work permit, so how I renew my license
Salam Waddah
Author October 26, 2017 at 12:43 pmAll details are written in the post above even for old licenses.
Caroline Eriksson
October 12, 2017 at 12:43 pmDear, my driving license expires today! (Tnx for the sms) Do I have to go and renew it today or can it wait until Sunday/next week?
Salam Waddah
Author October 14, 2017 at 1:44 pmThere’s no issue in waiting.
vicky
October 6, 2017 at 9:06 amGood morning sir, Sir my brother license has been expire five month before ,but he is now in india can u tell he how can he renew his license?
Salam Waddah
Author October 7, 2017 at 3:28 pmHe can renew it anytime he’s back to Dubai because he has to do eye test here. Emirates ID is required as well as late fines Dh10 per late month.
muhammad farooq
October 5, 2017 at 1:12 amdear sir my licence is expire 11month ago because i have fine 4000 somthing that’s wy I late and then I travel to pakistan and my bro pay the fi ne so now i m back anr I m renewal the licence so how many fine will be com licence expiry date 16/11/2016 plz reg
Salam Waddah
Author October 5, 2017 at 4:03 pmI don’t understand the question.
Krishan
October 4, 2017 at 11:51 amSir my driving licence lost and also expired in April 2016. Its issued by Abu Dhabi police. Now I want to renew it. Please tell me the procedure for a lost licence.
Yann
October 4, 2017 at 10:34 amDear Salam, I converted my UK license in 2011 (car manual) and recently wanted to buy a motorbike. I just realized that my license was created without the motorbike part. My UK license has both car & motorbike. UAE only Car. Can I amend the UAE one?
Karunakaran SN
September 30, 2017 at 5:50 pmDear Salam, I had Dubai driving license and two years back I have changed to Oman driving licence. Now I have a plan to come Work permit Visa to Abudhabi. Is it possible to change UAE licence?
Salam Waddah
Author September 30, 2017 at 6:21 pmYou already have a driver profile in RTA with a driving license. You don’t need to convert your Omani license to UAE license you can ask RTA to issue another license for you. But in your case Abu Dhabi visa and Dubai license I really don’t know what to do exactly.
Inamullah khan
September 26, 2017 at 2:53 pmI am a visitor, can I renewed Dubai driving license, please confirm me.
Salam Waddah
Author September 27, 2017 at 10:07 amYou need an Emirates ID to renew the license without it. You can’t.
Tanveer
September 21, 2017 at 10:45 amI got very useful information from here. I want to ask a question. I have my driving license issued in 04-04-2001, which was expired in 2011. I don’t have traffic file number. Please guide me regarding renewal and traffic file number.
Salam Waddah
Author September 22, 2017 at 9:46 amFor old licenses, you can get your traffic file number from RTA using your Emirates ID
Ahmed Al Balushi
September 20, 2017 at 8:05 pmHi, My name is Ahmed a have a UAE driving license issued from Ras al Khaimah in 1993 and it’s going to expire in December of 2017 but currently my visa is of Dubai emirates group. Can I renew my license from Ras al Khaimah? Please do reply.
Salam Waddah
Author September 22, 2017 at 9:50 amI wish I had an accurate answer for this but it would be wiser to ask RTA in this matter.
Abdul Hameed
September 20, 2017 at 12:24 pmDear sir, My UAE driving license expired in 2010 (dubai issued 506788) , now I am Back in Dubai on work visa. Can I renew my license with out re-test.
Salam Waddah
Author September 22, 2017 at 9:50 amYes, you do NOT need a test again. Just renew.
Rakesh
September 15, 2017 at 4:57 pmI have Dubai driving license 3&5 number my license is expiry on 27/5/2018, can i renew my license on this December it means 27/12/2017
It means I will renew before 5,months early if possible do let me
Salam Waddah
Author September 16, 2017 at 8:37 amYes it’s possible to renew 6 months before expiry. You can go ahead and renew December.
Ramesh
September 6, 2017 at 6:45 pmHi Salam,
Could you please provide the below clarification?
Actually my Dubai driving (light vehicle) license has expired on 28th Sept 2002, it is almost 5 years expired the license validity,now i am planning to come Dubai for employment visa,but my job position is Sales cum Driver,so i need solution for this case.
As it is little urgent because i will get the visa soon…
Regards,
Ramesh
Salam Waddah
Author September 11, 2017 at 11:05 amRamesh, RTA did not specify any limit to renew old driving licenses in Dubai so normally there will be a fine of Dhs500 for being 5 years late and the normal renewal fees. You can start processing the renewal as soon as you get your Emirates ID.
ALI
September 1, 2017 at 9:13 pmHi, I got a license in 2005 and in 2006 I left UAE. In 2015 December my license got expired. Now again I got a work permit so please advise is my license can be renewed, what will be the process and is there any penalty? Secondly, I am a bit confused about my driving skills in UAE as I drove only 1 year, now is it possible that I get admission and get some driving classes from any driving institute? Will I have to clear driving test again? Apart, I am regularly driving in my home country both manual and auto transmission car right-hand drive. Please advise.
Salam Waddah
Author September 6, 2017 at 3:28 pmHi Ali. Your license can be renewed normally with the normal fees but there will be fines Dhs10 per month late. Since December 2015 you will pay around Dhs210 extra for fines to RTA. You do NOT need to get admission just renew your license from RTA and drive. Fees and eye test costs are explained above plus the fines around 210 and you will get a new license.
Asad
September 10, 2017 at 9:31 pmThanks sir… Now i have tried to renew thru application but its asking Trafic file number.. What is this? I dont have car now but after renewal i will buy.
Salam Waddah
Author September 11, 2017 at 10:54 amTraffic file number can be found on the back side of your driver license (Traffic Code No.)
Asad
September 12, 2017 at 10:27 pmBoss, as I told I got the license in 2005 and on back only terms and conditions are printed on the front my details, are there but no Traffic file number. Please advise
ALI
September 1, 2017 at 5:58 pmHi Sir, I got a license in 2006 which was expired in 2015. Now Am again planning for UAE work permit, so how I renew my license? Secondly, I have not driven the car in UAE since after 2006 (The year I got the license), so little bit confuse with the driving rules, so may I again go for some classes as a new comer in the driving institute? here I must mention that I am a regular driver having my home country license both Automatic and Manual transmission. Please advise.
Salam Waddah
Author September 6, 2017 at 3:29 pmHi Ali. Your license can be renewed normally with the normal fees but there will be fines Dhs10 per month late. Since December 2015 you will pay around Dhs210 extra for fines to RTA. You do NOT need to get admission just renew your license from RTA and drive. Fees and eye test costs are explained above plus the fines around 210 and you will get a new license.
babu
August 16, 2017 at 2:10 amsalam Alaikum, sir my dubai licence expired 2016 i am now residing in qatar. its can b renew from here or i need to take a fresh licence from qatar to drive here.
Salam Waddah
Author August 21, 2017 at 3:20 pmDo you still have your UAE residency?
sajid
August 9, 2017 at 2:46 pmMy license is expied while i am trying to renew its shows the residence permit data is not available ? what does it means?
Salam Waddah
Author August 21, 2017 at 3:24 pmThis sounds like an administrative error from RTA, make sure your Emirates ID is connected with your driver profile in RTA.
Michelle
August 2, 2017 at 12:29 pmI am living in the U.K I have an international license issued in Dubai and I have a Dubai license too. The Dubai driving license expires in September. Does that mean my international license expires in September too? Also is it possible for someone else with all my documents to renew my Dubai license since I am not in the country?
Salam Waddah
Author August 2, 2017 at 5:15 pmIt’s not required to be personally present to renew your license because it can all be done online if you registered an account in RTA website, however, it is required to have an eye test result which has to be done in Dubai (Eye test results will be sent online to your RTA profile using the chip in your Emirates ID). As for the international license, we have no information about it or its renewal process.
Binu PM
July 31, 2017 at 3:46 pmDear Sir, My license is going to expire on March 2018, Now I am not in UAE, don’t have Emirates ID or valid Visa. What can I do, to renew it (to avoid the expire), if I would like to come there after 2018 for visit or any employment.
Salam Waddah
Author August 2, 2017 at 5:12 pmUnfortunately, there’s no way to renew it, but it’s possible as soon as you get residency visa in 2018.
John
July 30, 2017 at 3:35 pmHi there,
I had left Dubai on March-2010, the driving license has got expired on 2013. Now I’m in OMAN and planning to apply for driving license here. Since I had the Dubai License, I can give the direct road test, but the Dubai license I had is broken (only license no., Issue date, and Expiry date are visible – Name and other details are missing) and the photo on the license is fully faded.
So how can I get a copy of the Dubai license using the License number, preferably thru online?
Kindly help!
Salam Waddah
Author July 31, 2017 at 12:45 pmHi John, as far as we know you can’t issue lost/damaged license replacement from RTA unless if you provided a valid Emirates ID. Please verify this answer with RTA customer service [email protected].
Binoy
July 29, 2017 at 10:31 amHi Sir, My License issued from Abu Dhabi was expired last year. Can I renew it and if yes, what would be the fine I need to pay?
Srikanth
July 24, 2017 at 11:06 pmI passed the final road test in the month of June 2017 and got my license. Unfortunately, I had lost my job and I do not have my Emirates ID to get my original license. I am on tourist Visa. The authorities said I will be able to get my original license only if I get a visa and Emirates ID. I want to know how long will my temporary license be valid and if I do not get a valid visa within that time frame what will be the further procedure.
Salam Waddah
Author July 29, 2017 at 11:07 amReally difficult case. Have you tried asking the authority about that?
Shankar kumar tamang
July 24, 2017 at 10:53 pmI have Dubai license but expire 2 years before. I’m now on a visit visa can I get a license?
Salam Waddah
Author July 29, 2017 at 11:05 amNo, you need Emirates ID.
Steph Thum
July 24, 2017 at 11:29 amI have an expired license in Abu Dhabi for 2014, can I still renew it? I’m based now in Dubai. What is the procedure? I tried to use the MOI online service but the website doesn’t work whenever I click the driving and licensing section I’m always redirected to the homepage. Could you please assist me? thank you.
Rakesh
July 18, 2017 at 4:57 pmHi dear I want to know about Dubai driving licence renew my licence is expiry on 29/05/2018 can I renew my license before expiry it means July this month can I do Plz advice me.
Salam Waddah
Author July 22, 2017 at 3:10 pmWhy do you want to renew your license now that is due to renewal next year?
Sabu
July 17, 2017 at 5:56 pmIs Eye Test Report required at the time of submitting on-line renewal application for Dubai driving licence? What else documents required to be uploaded when doing on-line application?
Salam Waddah
Author July 18, 2017 at 3:15 pmYes, it’s required but don’t worry. Once you do the eye test in the optician they will send the report to your RTA profile using your Emirates ID & License number. When you login online to RTA you will find the report magically waiting for you to just pay the renewal fees and receive the license within 3-5 working days.
Muhammed Siraj
July 13, 2017 at 1:54 amSir, I am a visit visa holder, I lose my Abu Dhabi driving license, can I apply for a duplicate license from Dubai?
Salam Waddah
Author July 17, 2017 at 3:33 pmThis seems to me a special case, please contact RTA.
sana abrar
July 11, 2017 at 12:44 pmI have just got my license in July 2017 of 2 years validity, in 2019 when I’ll be renewing the license do I have to give road test again? Please advise
Salam Waddah
Author July 12, 2017 at 3:14 pmNo, just pay the renewal fees.
Abdul
July 9, 2017 at 12:59 amI have Saudi Arabia license can I change to Dubai license without a test?
Salam Waddah
Author July 9, 2017 at 10:36 amIf you’re Saudi national, yes you can. Otherwise, you do 20 classes instead of 40.
Rudy Famorcan
November 13, 2017 at 7:43 amSir im filipino have license in suadi possible to change dubai license..If im rourist visa?
Salam Waddah
Author November 15, 2017 at 3:25 pmNo. Emirates ID is required to get Emirates or Dubai driving license.
Sahal Ch
July 8, 2017 at 1:11 pmSir, Can we renew the license with tourist or onboard visa without residence visa to avoid the license from expiring.
Salam Waddah
Author July 9, 2017 at 10:36 amit’s mandatory to have Emirates ID to renew a license. You have no other choice.
Riaz
July 6, 2017 at 4:00 pmHello Sir,
My license Expired on 2015 itself and I know I have to pay fines for that but can I drive a car in visit visa with this expired license and after visa stamp done on my passport I will renew it. is it an offence to drive with an expired license?
Salam Waddah
Author July 8, 2017 at 11:14 amYes, a fine of 200AED and 3 black points for driving with an expired license, besides in case of anything wrong insurance will not cover anything.
mohammed
July 4, 2017 at 10:07 amMy license was issued in Dubai and is expiring soon but my residency is now in Abu Dhabi. Can I still renew under a Dubai license? Also, in order to use the online renewal services, can you please help me.
Wafiq
July 3, 2017 at 10:45 amHi sir I am 19 years old and my final try is on next week, people say to me that they will give you 1 years license limit is that true can you tell me please what’s the license expire limit for my will they give me 5 years or 1 years license.
Salam Waddah
Author July 5, 2017 at 11:17 amHi Wafiq, since you’re under 21 years old then yes you will get a license for 1 or 2 years but don’t worry about that at all. Once you reach 21 years or once your Dubai license expires you can renew again for AED120 and get 5 years license. RTA no longer giving 10 years license to anyone.
Muhammad Ayaz alam
July 2, 2017 at 3:38 amSalam. I got Dubai driving licence in end of 2005 and after three years in 2008 I go back to Pakistan there are some issues in my date of birth between my birth certificate and my educational certificate so I changed my date of birth only 4 months difference now my UAE licence expired 2 years ago and my date of birth also changed and even I don’t have UAE residence visa yet so pls do me favour sir how can I get my UAE valid licence again.
Salam Waddah
Author July 5, 2017 at 11:20 amHi Muhammad, fixing the date on your license is easy from any RTA branch. But renewing to a UAE valid license again is straight forward. You MUST have UAE residency visa there’s no other way.
Rasheed
June 30, 2017 at 5:50 pmDear my license expired on December still not yet renewed there will be any problem if I am going to renew now?
Salam Waddah
Author July 5, 2017 at 11:24 amNo problem at all, just late fine Dhs10 per month. Since December until July that’s 8 months meaning there will be fine of Dhs80 extra.
Ishtiaq Muhammad
June 28, 2017 at 12:05 amHi. I have to renew my Dubai driving licence but my date of birth in driving licence 5 days ahead then Emirates ID I went for eye test but optician not accepted. They say first make correction data of birth with Emirates ID so what’s the procedure to make it?
Salam Waddah
Author June 28, 2017 at 9:59 amThis sounds like an administrative error from RTA so please go to RTA branch in Al Manara Center and you will need the following documents with you to change the date of birth on Dubai license:
It will cost you 120AED and the process will take around 30 minutes you will take new license with the correct date of birth.
For location of RTA in Al Manara center click here
If the date is wrong on Emirates ID not the license then please refer to Emirates ID office but correcting the error with RTA is pretty easy.
Marvin
June 20, 2017 at 4:46 pmWhere can I get the traffic file number as it is not written on my June 2007 issued driving license?
Salam Waddah
Author June 24, 2017 at 11:31 amDid you try to call RTA about this? 8009090
Ishtiaq Muhammad
June 27, 2017 at 11:22 pmHi, Salam. I have to renew my Dubai driving licence but my date of birth is not same with Emirates ID 5 days different so what should I do to make it the same date of birth.
Salam Waddah
Author June 28, 2017 at 9:57 amThis sounds like an administrative error from RTA so please go to RTA branch in Al Manara Center and you will need the following documents with you to change the date of birth on Dubai license:
It will cost you 120AED and the process will take around 30 minutes you will take new license with the correct date of birth.
For location of RTA in Al Manara center click here
Marvin
June 20, 2017 at 4:09 pmMy driving license was issued June 2007 and it is expiring tomorrow.
Here are my questions:
1. Can I still renew at any RTA Offices/Kiosks (not online)?
2. Renewing online, where can I get my traffic file number as it is not written at the back of the license unlike the new ones (silver coloured)?
Salam Waddah
Author June 24, 2017 at 11:33 amRTA is shifting everything to be online. Last time we visited their office they told us to renew the license online. No more RTA office license renewal. You can get your traffic file number from RTA Toll Free: 8009090
Asad
June 17, 2017 at 1:54 pmI have a UAE driving license and it will expire 2 years ago. I don’t have residency there. If later I want to go back to Dubai can I renew it? Thanks a lot, Shukran.
Salam Waddah
Author June 18, 2017 at 3:17 pmYes, it’s possible to renew your driver license even if you decided to come later but there will be a fine of Dhs10 for each month you’re late for renewal (Maximum fine of Dhs500 applies for late renewal)
Diana
June 8, 2017 at 9:52 pmCan I pay my renewal with my ADIB ATM card as I do not hold a credit card? I went today to Grand Optics for the eye test in Mall of Emirates and they said I can only pay through Dubai Islamic Bank credit card, I had asked them what other options are available and they said there is no other option! – tried calling RTA but there is no info, the answering machine says a credit card. I am not ready to make a credit card just to renew my licence every 5 years. Please advice.
Salam Waddah
Author June 10, 2017 at 5:26 pmHi Diana, Are you sure the optician understood what you what? It doesn’t matter if you used ATM (debit card) or credit card. I personally used my ATM Emirates NBD card and I don’t have a credit card. Try again with another optician?
Raiyan
June 5, 2017 at 3:12 amHi, I’m 18 years old. I got my driving license. Now I plan to go to Canada for Higher studies for 5 years. So, can I renew my licence after coming back to Dubai after 5 years with a valid visa? (Because max fee is AED 500 ie. 4 years 2 months). So do I have to do my driving test again or just pay 500 and can renew after 5 years?
Salam Waddah
Author June 6, 2017 at 11:15 amHi Raiyan, as per the current laws you don’t need to do the driving test again, but to pay 500AED only for late renewal fees + the normal renewal fees.
Joyce
May 30, 2017 at 7:09 pmI have a UAE driving license and it will expire soon and I don t have residency there.if later I want to go back to Dubai can I renew it without doing the tests required?
Joyce
May 30, 2017 at 7:26 pmI have a UAE driving license and it will expire soon and I don’t have residency there. If later I want to go back to Dubai can I renew it without doing the tests (road test) required?
Salam Waddah
Author June 28, 2017 at 10:02 amExactly, once you get the license you don’t need to do road test even if you’re late (You will just pay a fine stated/explained in the article above)
Salam Waddah
Author June 1, 2017 at 1:41 pmYes, it’s possible to renew the license without having to do the road test again.
mubashir ahmad
June 10, 2017 at 11:34 amCan you please tell me, I have Dubai driving licenses it already expired and I need to renew my licences but I have no Dubai residence visa I want to renew please let me know.
Salam Waddah
Author June 10, 2017 at 5:23 pmMubashir, unfortunately, it’s not possible you must have UAE residence visa to renew the license.
Sonia
May 25, 2017 at 5:50 pmHi, I have a driving licence that has been issued in June 2007 and is expiring in June 2017. I want to renew my licence online but there is no traffic code on it. How can I renew it then? Thanks for your information.
Mark
May 21, 2017 at 11:04 amHello, my UAE driving license expired in Oct 2010. I returned to the UK in June 2010 & recently returned and received my Emirates id last week. I was renewing my driving licence and find I have a late fee of dhs 500. How is this possible as I cannot renew my license until I have work visa and Emirates id?
Rgds,
Mark
Salam Waddah
Author May 21, 2017 at 11:09 amYour driving license expiry is not linked with your residency visa status (example: you can come to UAE with a tourist visa and use Dubai driving license). For each month you’re late renewing your driving license you will get 10AED fines capping at 500AED meaning you’re late by 79 months (since Oct 2010) multiplied by 10AED the fine would be 790 but max late fine is 500AED.
Charlie
May 16, 2017 at 1:39 pmHi, my license was issued in Dubai and is expiring soon but my residency is now in Abu Dhabi. Can I still renew under a Dubai license? Also, my license doesn’t have a Traffic Code on the back of it in order to use the online renewal services – do you know what I can do in this circumstance?
Shaheer Shaaban
May 10, 2017 at 9:41 pmHi my driving licence was issued in abu Dhabi in 2007 and it is due for renual in 2 months. now i live in Dubai and have a residency from Dubai. do I have to renew it in Dubai RTA or in Abu Dhabi?
Renato Aragon Villanueva
May 10, 2017 at 9:32 amDo I need to go first for the eye test before I proceed for online service for my driver license renewal?
Salam Waddah
Author May 11, 2017 at 10:20 amYes, you have to do an eye test before the online renewal and the eye test centre will send the results online to your RTA profile. So all you have to do is eye test and renew online.
harjeet singh sidhu
May 6, 2017 at 12:21 pmSir my license is expiring 14/11/2017 now I can renew at this months?
Salam Waddah
Author May 6, 2017 at 12:38 pmYes, you can start renewing it this month because it’s possible to renew license 6 months before expiring.
Chariza Khan
May 2, 2017 at 6:09 amIf I want to renew my license should I pay the fines of my car? I don’t have fines on my driving license but I have in my personal car and I don’t have enough money yet to pay them. Can I proceed to my driving license renewal?
Salam Waddah
Author May 2, 2017 at 12:03 pmYou don’t need to pay the car fines unless if your license is locked because of car black points. For example, police stopped you for crossing red light and they have to inbound your car for 30 days, then you can’t renew the license until you give your car or pay 3,000AED (100 for each day)
Muhammedbasheer
April 25, 2017 at 7:43 pmI am Mohammed Basheer Indian I want to renew my driving licence Issued sharia. But my visa now Dubai any problems renew in Dubai?
Rasheed muahammed kunhi
April 25, 2017 at 5:20 pmI had been 5 years my licence has got expired and my profession licence is a cook. Now I am residing in India how could I renew my licence?
Salam Waddah
Author April 25, 2017 at 6:02 pmYour question is unclear but you need to have a valid residency visa of Dubai with Emirates ID to be able to renew your driver license.
Aylmer Gulac Labucuas
April 21, 2017 at 9:47 pmIs it possible to renew my driving license even if I am not in Dubai (UAE) nor I have a residence visa in Dubai? Currently, I am here in Dammam, KSA but I have a plan to go to Dubai for a business trip sometime next year.
Salam Waddah
Author April 24, 2017 at 4:04 pmIt is required to have an Emirates ID for the renewal to be done.
HAJAAR,Jalal
April 20, 2017 at 11:29 amWhere can I change my driving license in Dubai and what are the documents.
Salam Waddah
Author April 20, 2017 at 11:49 amWhat do you need to change in your license? all driver info updates can be done in RTA Al Manara branch, will cost you 120AED and your original license, Emirates ID are required.
Milar
April 19, 2017 at 9:46 pmMy driving license was issued 10 years ago in Abu Dhabi and it expired 2 days ago. I am currently living in Dubai, is it possible to renew it here so I don’t have to go to Abu Dhabi?
Salam Waddah
Author April 20, 2017 at 10:37 amThat can be done online via Ministry of Interior website, you have to register new user then do all your transactions online from here the license will be issued and handed over to you by hand or by mail or Empost.
Tariq javaid
April 17, 2017 at 7:17 pmMy driving licence expiry 8.5.2017 if I renew on the same date it will be renewed 10 years or five years…please tell me
Christopher Milbourne
April 18, 2017 at 3:22 pmAs of Sunday this week (16th of April 2017), it will be renewed for five years instead of ten years.
Mohammed khan
April 17, 2017 at 12:01 pmMy Licence is expiring on 25th sep 2017, I inquired in RTA & as per them I can renew before 4 months time.
Salam Waddah
Author April 17, 2017 at 7:01 pmYes, you can renew up to 6 months before expiry.
Jawad mehboob
April 16, 2017 at 11:57 pmSalam my driving license is expired over 2014 because I don’t have a visa. Now I get visa please help me tell the fee of renewal of my driving license.
Salam Waddah
Author April 17, 2017 at 7:00 pmYes Jawad if your license is from Dubai you can renew with the normal process in RTA but you pay AED 10 for every late month, so if the license expired 2014 you will pay fines for 3 years (36 Months) it means you pay normal renewal fees + 360 AED fines for being late.
manchith
April 16, 2017 at 8:03 pmMy UAE licence expired 02/10/2017 my emirates ID expired 19/5/2017 how to renew my UAE licence?
Salam Waddah
Author April 16, 2017 at 8:33 pmIf you don’t have Emirates residency visa and Emirates ID then you can’t renew your license.
manchith
April 17, 2017 at 12:56 pmMy emirates ID expire next month 19th. licence 5 months after expiring 2.10.17 now renew the licence?
Salam Waddah
Author April 17, 2017 at 2:59 pmYes you can start the renewal process 6 months before the license expires.
Ammar Shahid
April 14, 2017 at 10:05 pmI went on exit from Dubai a few months ago and my driving license expires in 2026. I have got a job in Dubai and plan to come back. I have got an employment visa now.. so, May I know what’s the procedure. Do I have to renew my driving license to my new residency visa/Emirates ID or what?
Salam Waddah
Author April 15, 2017 at 4:02 pmNo Ammar you don’t need to do any of these because in records you’re the same person, in fact, you might get new emirates ID with the exact same number as your old ID. You don’t need to do anything about your license unless if you changed your name.
M. fayaz Ahmed
April 14, 2017 at 5:05 pmDear Sir,
My Licence is expiring on 18th Oct 2017, I inquired in RTA & as per them I can renew before 6 months time, ie by 18th April, can I do the Eye test before 18th April. And do I have to take the hard copy of Eye testing to RTA, and what all other documents require to get the licence immediately direct in RTA office. Please advise.
M. Fayaz Ahmed
Salam Waddah
Author April 15, 2017 at 4:00 pmIf you decided to do the license renewal in RTA branch then yes you need to bring the hard copy of your eye test.
Ahtasham
April 12, 2017 at 1:33 amSir my License was issued from Umm al Quwain and my license was expired from 5 months and my new visa in Dubai now. And I’m 19 years old so can I renew in Dubai?
Muhammad Ajmal
April 10, 2017 at 10:47 amI want to correct my name in driving license, my name an emirates ID is mention Muhammad Ajmal and on driving license its captured Muhammad Jalil Syed Ajmal, so I want emirates ID name on my driving license, Kindly need to assist what is the requirement.
Salam Waddah
Author April 10, 2017 at 10:59 amGo to RTA branch in Al Manara Center and you will need the following documents with you to change the name on Dubai license:
It will cost you 120AED and the process will take around 30 minutes you will take new license with correct name.
For location of RTA in Al Manara center click here
Siddiq
April 10, 2017 at 9:25 amMy Driving License Expired November 2014 for renewal how much additional fine?
For the renewal, license copy is enough? My original license already surrendered in Bahrain traffic department for changing to Bahrain license.
Salam Waddah
Author April 10, 2017 at 11:13 amYour additional fines would be around 290 – 300 AED for more than 2 years late (10 AED every month). For renewal yes it’s possible to renew your license without original but you need your Emirates ID, RTA will scan it to get your profile. More info from RTA article here
Siddiq
April 10, 2017 at 2:36 pmThanks for your kind information
Muhammad Shoaib
April 8, 2017 at 9:03 amMy driving license Issued in Sharjah is expired last month. Currently, I am on vacation in my home country. How long period I have after the expired license?
Salam Waddah
Author April 8, 2017 at 10:19 amYou can renew it whenever you want when you come back from your vacation but there will be extra 10 AED charges for every month you’re late. We advise not to drive a car in the UAE with an expired license it can lead to black points or a court case if you were involved in any form of accident.
Muhammad Shoaib
April 8, 2017 at 1:41 pmThanks for your kind information.
Asif Matloob
April 6, 2017 at 9:52 amSir, I have a license of Abu Dhabi can I renew it here in Dubai? And what is the renewal fee for the license and medical fee? Total how much?
Salam Waddah
Author April 6, 2017 at 11:10 amAsif, Abu Dhabi license renewal has to be submitted at the customer services centres of the Drivers Licensing Department in Abu Dhabi and you don’t need a medical test, just an eye test costs 150AED and renewal fees of 110 making it a total of 260AED.
saleem
April 5, 2017 at 9:59 pmhow long I can renew my licence after expiry?
Salam Waddah
Author April 5, 2017 at 10:11 pmYou can renew your license 6 months before expiry or anytime after expiry but you have to pay 10 dirhams fine for every late month. RTA advices to renew before expiry to avoid fines.
Salam Waddah
Author April 5, 2017 at 10:12 pmAfter your license renewal you will get a new license valid for 10 years.
Salam
April 5, 2017 at 11:16 amMy first license was valid only for 1 year and expired since 2015 now I need to renew it can I renew after 2 years of being expired?
Salam Waddah
Author April 5, 2017 at 10:10 pmAccording to RTA yes you can renew your license regardless of how old is it but there will be 10AED late fine for every month you don’t renew your license.
Ian
April 4, 2017 at 12:26 amI have a Sharjah airport free zone residence visa which is due for renewal in October 2017 and a Dubai driving license that expires in a July 2017. Can I renew my driving license in Dubai at an RTA branch?
Salam Waddah
Author April 4, 2017 at 3:29 pmIf you live/work in Sharjah and you have Dubai license that has to be renewed, you can do that online without having to visit RTA branch or you can renew it in any method you want.
Elsafcallado
April 3, 2017 at 8:32 pmMy driving licence was from Sharjah and it will expire end of this month. How to renew if I’m in Abu Dhabi now?
Afraz khan
April 1, 2017 at 3:03 pmSir, I have a licence of Abu Dhabi but 2 years ago I moved to muscat Oman to work in a company. Now I moved back to Dubai but they kept my license and gave me the license of Oman. Now since I am in Dubai can I change my Omani license into Dubai license and how can I change it? Is it still valid?
Salam Waddah
Author April 1, 2017 at 3:13 pmAfraz, you may go to Abu Dhabi traffic department and request license replacement [Say you lost your license or you changed in Oman] since you have your file in there before they should give you Abu Dhabi license again.
Asif Matloob
April 1, 2017 at 2:45 pmSir, I have a license of Abu Dhabi can I renew it from Dubai? And what are the documents need for renewal? can I renew it before the expiry date 4 or 5 months before?
Salam Waddah
Author April 1, 2017 at 3:17 pmYou can renew your Abu Dhabi license the same way mentioned with all same procedure in RTA branches in Dubai [Answer Source] ,and yes you can renew 4 or 5 months before expiry if you’re older than 21 years old.
Syed Samiulla
March 20, 2017 at 6:22 pmMy Light Motor Vehicle driving license issued from Dubai and it is expired in January 2017 and at present my residential visa is from Abu Dhabi. Shall I renew my license from Abu Dhabi?
Salam Waddah
Author March 20, 2017 at 6:24 pmYes, it’s possible. Your Dubai license can be renewed even if you have Abu Dhabi visa according to RTA and it can be done online without having to visit Dubai
Sreenivasulu
March 20, 2017 at 6:15 pmMy Dubai driving license will expire July 2017 but I want to go India April 2017 can I renew my license before it’s expired?
Salam Waddah
Author March 20, 2017 at 6:17 pmYes, you can, license renewal can be done 6 months before the expiry if you are above 21 years old. Otherwise, it can only be renewed once expired.
Suhel Khan
March 14, 2017 at 12:14 pmMy License is expired. and I want to renew. I don’t have emirates ID & Visa Stamping in passport but I have Emirates ID Registration form and E-Visa Page. can I renew the license?
Salam Waddah
Author March 15, 2017 at 9:15 amYou would not be able to renew the driving license without the emirates id, as it is a mandatory document.
[Answer instructed by RTA]
abdul rasheed
March 13, 2017 at 10:35 amI have fines in my license I can pay as installment?
Salam Waddah
Author March 13, 2017 at 10:45 amYes, it’s possible to pay your Dubai license fines in instalments as long as your fines are more than 500AED, This process can be done using Emirates NBD or ADCB banks. You have to pay using those bank’s credit cards using Dubai Police mobile app during the payment process there will be an instalment option.
Hesham
March 12, 2017 at 11:21 amI have Ajman visa but I work in Dubai and I want to apply for UAE driving license, how can I open a drive learning permit in Dubai if my visa is from Ajman because they tell me I must get the license from Ajman but it’s really hard for me to take lessons in Ajman everyday and leave my work.
Salam Waddah
Author March 12, 2017 at 11:27 amBefore answering your question I need to know how is it possible that your visa is Ajman but you work in Dubai? However, the rules are you get your license from the Emirate your visa on, but there might be a solution if you’re working in your Ajman company branch in Dubai you can try and take an authorised letter from the Ajman company stating you work in their Dubai branch with Ajman visa. I’ve witnessed this to work in EDI driving school accepted the letter with the supervision of RTA.
Doge
March 12, 2017 at 11:10 amWhen I got my license there is a sign of medical glasses on my License but my eyesight is perfect I don’t need to wear any glasses and I didn’t have any issues on my eye test. Will I be fined if I drove without glasses?
Salam Waddah
Author March 12, 2017 at 11:32 amThis seems to be an administrative error, please contact RTA driver licensing authority toll-free number 800 90 90 and inquire for correction.
Muhammed Siraj
July 13, 2017 at 1:58 amSir, I am a visit visa holder, I lost my Abu Dhabi driving license, can I apply for a duplicate license from Dubai?
Salam Waddah
Author July 17, 2017 at 3:32 pmThis seems to me a special case, please contact RTA.
Shadeed Kadachi
March 12, 2017 at 8:01 amI have Dubai driving license but currently I on Qatar visa how can renew my license.
Salam Waddah
Author March 12, 2017 at 9:59 amPlease be informed you would not be able to renew the driving license of Dubai in that case, as to renew the driving license you must have a valid UAE residence visa and original emirates ID.
[Answer instructed by RTA]
Saju Matthew
March 7, 2017 at 9:18 am1. Do you have to wait for the driver’s License to expire for renewal or can we renew the same a few days before the actual date of expiry?
2. I have a Dubai driver’s License but currently i am on Abu Dhabi visa. Will the procedure be the same? Is there a place in Abu Dhabi where I can do the eye test which is valid in Dubai and can I renew the Dubai License in Abu Dhabi?
Salam Waddah
Author March 9, 2017 at 6:52 pm1. For Dubai driver license renewal it can be done 6 months before the expiry if you are above 21 years old. Otherwise, it can only be renewed once expired. [Answer instructed by RTA]
2. Your Dubai license can be renewed even if you have Abu Dhabi visa according to RTA and it can be done online without having to visit Dubai, as for the optician branches in Abu Dhabi please try to find a trusted RTA partner like (Al Jaber Optical, Barakat Optical, Grand Optics, Magrabi Optical and Yateem Optician) Those opticians can be found in Abu Dhabi mall, Marina mall and other malls in Abu Dhabi.
Mustafa
February 8, 2017 at 12:44 pmIs there any additional fines I will get if I didn’t pay the traffic fines on time?
Salam Waddah
Author February 8, 2017 at 12:48 pmYes, there will be additional 10 AED per month per fine. Example you have 2 fines on your license then there will be 20 dirhams to be added every month. Say you have a 450 AED traffic fine on your driver’s license in Dubai it will become 690 dirhams after 2 years in the case of not paying it.
Mustafa
February 8, 2017 at 12:23 pmHi I have Dubai license but I got fines when I was in Ajman for having black tinted windows on my car the police officer said the fine is 30 days of car impound and 450 dirhams fine on my license. Now I am in the process of renewing my driving license in Dubai and the problem is RTA told me to go personally visit Ajman traffic department to “unlock” my license. Why can’t I pay it online or in Dubai and why my license is “locked”?
Salam Waddah
Author February 8, 2017 at 12:43 pmTo pay Ajman and Sharjah fines you can do that in Abu Dhabi police website online but some fines that include black points and car impound you have to personally visit traffic department of that emirate to surrender the car for impound or pay instead and the fine would be 100 AED per day which means 30 days will cost you 3,000 AED. As you know you must clear all fines before renewing the license then you must pay that amount to “unlock” the license and to be able to renew the license.
Ramzi
January 17, 2017 at 12:43 pmIs there eye test center in RTA so I can go there to do everything in one time?
Salam Waddah
Author January 17, 2017 at 12:49 pmRTA doesn’t have an eye test centre in its facilities but where ever there’s an RTA driver registration office there must be an optician nearby. Take for example RTA branch in Al Manara Center, there’s an optician in the same building where you can do the test and take the results on the spot (150 AED charges will apply). I recommend you take the eye test a day before just in case.
Nadeem Khan
January 10, 2017 at 2:44 pmCan I use my UAE driving license after canceling my residency visa? If I decided to come back here in tourist visa and rent a car.
Salam Waddah
Author January 10, 2017 at 2:52 pmYour driver’s license is still useable even after cancelling your residency visa and you can still use it as long as it’s valid but you can’t renew it. As for renting a car for tourist, you may use your local or UAE license it doesn’t make a difference as long as you have a valid tourist visa.
Renruteus
December 31, 2016 at 11:30 amIs it right if you’re under 21 years old you don’t need an eye test for RTA to process your driving license?
Salam Waddah
Author December 31, 2016 at 11:35 amThat is not correct, an eye test is required regardless of your age whether you’re getting a new license or trying to renew it. You still need the 150 AED eye test.
Harvinder singh
January 20, 2018 at 8:18 pmHello sir,
I was lost my DUBAI licence and now I don’t have Dubai work visa.
Please tell me how I get new Dubai license .
Salam Waddah
Author January 28, 2018 at 4:25 pmI’m really not sure about this case.
Irfan
February 13, 2018 at 5:28 pmSir my license expired 9 August 2018 but I want this time renew…
Salam Waddah
Author February 15, 2018 at 10:42 amPossible 6 months early. You can start renewing process.