RTA’s Golden Chance – Everything you need to know
Do you want to get a Dubai driving licence for a one-off fee and with no obligatory lessons? That ideal scenario is now a reality due to the RTA’s unique Golden Chance initiative. The Dubai driving licence Golden Chance is now a viable option for expats with valid driving licences from countries not eligible for automatic conversion. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the Road and Transports Authority’s Golden Chance.
GOLDEN CHANCE TO BYPASS CLASSES AND GET YOUR DRIVING LICENCE
Residents of certain countries can easily convert their valid licences to Dubai driving licences. For instance, US driving licence conversion in the UAE is simple and convenient. Here’s the complete list of countries eligible for automatic driving licence conversions in Dubai:
- United States of America (USA)
- United Kingdom (UK)
- Ukraine
- Turkey
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Spain
- South Africa
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
- Singapore
- Serbia
- Romania
- Portugal
- Poland
- Norway
- New Zealand
- Netherlands
- Montenegro
- Malta
- Luxembourg
- Lithuania
- Latvia
- Japan
- Italy
- Ireland
- Iceland
- Hungary
- Hong Kong
- Greece
- Germany
- France
- Finland
- Estonia
- Denmark
- Cyprus
- China
- Canada
- Bulgaria
- Belgium
- Austria
- Australia
- Albania
If you belong to a country not eligible for automatic conversion, there’s nothing to worry about. Dubai RTA Golden Chance allows residents of any country to get a licence by simply passing the theory and road test in one go. This initiative started in April 2023 and has been heartily welcomed by expats in the emirate.
HOW TO USE THE GOLDEN CHANCE TO GET A DRIVING LICENCE IN DUBAI
Applicants can visit any driving centre to apply for this initiative. The cost varies on the driving school you choose. However, generally, it averages around AED 2,200. This includes licence issuance cost, file opening and test charges.
FAQS
WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL THE DRIVING TEST?
If applicants fail the theory or road test in Golden Chance, they must go through the normal process (theory classes + road test) to get a Dubai driving licence.
CAN I TRANSFER MY DRIVING LICENCE FROM ONE EMIRATE TO ANOTHER?
Yes, transferring UAE driving licence between the emirates is possible.
That concludes our look at the Golden Chance for getting a driving licence in Dubai. To know more about UAE’s latest road and driving regulations, subscribe to MyBayut.