How to renew your driving licence in Dubai?

• Eligibility
• Required documents
• Service charges
• Penalties
• Procedure
• Eye test centres
• Processing time and validity

Those who live in the UAE know that driving is an essential part of everyday life. In a country famous for its well-established infrastructure and strict driving rules, having a valid driving licence is crucial. For that, you must learn about the process of Dubai driving licence renewal. Here’s our step by step guide on how to renew your licence.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR DUBAI DRIVING LICENCE?

Before discussing the renewal process, it’s important to be aware of the eligibility criteria to get a driving licence in Dubai. According to RTA guidelines, residents aged 21 years and above are eligible for a driving licence in Dubai.

Residents younger than 21 years can apply for a probationary driving licence. You can apply for a driving test, six months after you get the first-time learner’s permit.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED?

These documents are required for driving licence renewal in Dubai:

• Original and valid Emirates ID for applicants older than 21 years old
• Eye testing according to the RTA guidelines is mandatory for applicants older than 21 years old
• Original and valid Emirates ID for applicants younger than 21 years old

WHAT ARE THE SERVICE CHARGES FOR DUBAI DRIVING LICENCE RENEWAL?

The Dubai driving licence renewal fees vary. Applicants older than 21 years are required to pay Dubai driving license renewal fee of AED 300. Other charges include AED 20 for Knowledge and Innovation fees. Customers younger than 21 years old have to pay AED 100 for licence renewal along with AED 20 Knowledge and Innovation fees.

WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR DELAY IN DUBAI DRIVING LICENCE RENEWAL?

Any delay in renewing Dubai driving licence for less than 10 years is AED 10 per month. The maximum fine as a result of renewal delay can reach up to AED 500. In case of the driving licence expiration for more than 10 years the applicant is only allowed to renew the licence after successfully passing the mandatory road test.

WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR DRIVER’S LICENCE RENEWAL IN DUBAI?

RTA has introduced multiple ways to renew the driving licence in Dubai online. Here are the various channels that you can rely on.

RTA DUBAI OFFICIAL WEBSITE

The RTA official website offers a comprehensive and easy to use tool for online Dubai licence renewal. Whether you wish to apply for a new licence or renew a previous one just follow these steps:

• The applicant has to undergo a mandatory eye test at one of the eye test centres
• Go to the RTA official website and browse through The Driver and Car Owner Services tab
• Click on the Driving Licence Services tab to access various services related to Dubai driving licence renewal
• Upload all the required documents
• Pay all the necessary fees or fines if applicable
• You will get a temporary driver’s licence that you can print for use until the original licence is ready
• The temporary licence is valid for 5 to 15 working days
• Receive your driver’s licence from Happiness Centres at Al Barsha or Deira
• You can also get your new licence delivered by paying AED 25 in additional shipping charges

DUBAI DRIVE APP

The RTA Dubai Drive App offers a convenient way to renew your driver’s licence. The app is available for both Android and iOS.

THROUGH THE RTA CALL CENTRE

You can also apply for renewal of driver’s licence from the official RTA Call Centre. Here are the different steps involved:

Call the RTA call centre at 8009090 and speak to the agent about licence renewal

• Provide the agent with your RTA driver’s licence number
• Pay the fees or fines with a credit card
• Receive a temporary licence through email
• The temporary licence is valid for 5 to 15 working days
• Receive your driver’s licence from Happiness Centres at Al Barsha or Deira
• Get your licence delivered by paying AED 25 in additional shipping charges

SERVICES CENTRES

There are various driving licence renewal centres in Dubai. Some of these centres have eye testing facility as well. The process for driving licence renewal is easy. All you need to do is visit any eye test centre and get your eyes tested. Once your tests are clear, apply for driver’s licence renewal. Pay all the required fees and fines. Get a print out of the temporary licence from any of the Customer Happiness Centres. Here is a list of Customers Happiness Centres:

• Customer Happiness Centre – Umm Ramool (Eye testing facility not available)
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Manarah (Eye testing facility available)
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Towar (Eye testing facility available)
• Customer Happiness Centre – Deira (Eye testing facility available)
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Barsha (Eye testing facility available)
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Kifaf (Eye testing facility not available)
• Customer Happiness Centre – Al Aweer (Eye testing facility not available)
• Hatta Tasjeel Centre.

APPLY FOR DUBAI DRIVING LICENCE RENEWAL FROM KIOSKS

Apart from online services and RTA Service centres across Dubai, another option is to apply for a driving licence renewal at the RTA kiosks. The procedure for renewal from a kiosk is the same as licence renewal through Service Centres. Here are the various kiosks for driver’s licence renewal in Dubai.

• Customer Happiness Centre in Umm Ramool
• Customer Happiness Centre in Deira
• Customer Happiness Centre in Al Barsha
• Customer Happiness Centre in Al Manarah
• Customer Happiness Centre in Al Towar
• Customer Happiness Centre in Al Aweer
• Customer Happiness Centre in Al Kifaf
• Speed Fit
• Tasjeel Al Tawar
• Barsha Tasjeel
• Quick Cars Testing
• Muhaisna Shamil
• Tamam Vehicle Testing
• Al Qusais Tasjeel
• Wasel Belhasa

WHERE ARE THE EYE TEST CENTRES LOCATED?

Getting your eyesight tested is an essential part of the Dubai driving licence renewal process. Here are the various eye test centres in Dubai.

• Dubai Optical
• Yateem Optician
• Malak Typing – Photocopying & Optical
• Emirates Driving Institute – Eye Test
• Salik Optical
• Barakat Optical
• Belhasa Driving Centre – Eye Test
• Al Jaber Optical Centre
• Executive Optical Centre
• International Optical
• Leen Optics
• Grand Optics
• Rivoli Eye Zone

WHAT IS THE PROCESSING TIME AND VALIDITY?

The processing time for driving licence renewal in Dubai is 3 to 5 working days on average. The validity of the driver’s licence is 1 year for applicants below 21 years. Whereas the validity for driver’s licence for those aged 21 and above is 10 years for Emirati citizens. The licence is valid for 5 years for residents and other GCC citizens.

That’s all for our guide to the Dubai driving licence renewal. If you wish to apply for a new licence, read our comprehensive Dubai driving licence guide. An international driving licence is essential for those who travel frequently. Learn how to apply for one with our complete guide to international licence in Dubai. We have listed various ways to renew your licence with convenience. For more information about other services, take a look at our detailed RTA Dubai guide to know all about the facilities offered by RTA.

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