Driving License Conversion & Translation Services

Yes, if you're from one of the 52 eligible countries. Tourists and visitors from approved countries can drive in the UAE using their valid national driving license or an International Driving Permit (IDP).

However, once you become a UAE resident (obtain a residence visa), you must convert your license to a UAE driving license within a specific timeframe.

No, if you're from an eligible country! Residents from the 52+ approved countries can exchange their national license for a UAE license without taking any theory or practical driving tests.

If your country is not on the eligible list, you'll need to take the Golden Chance test (direct road test without classes) or complete full driving training.

Total cost varies by nationality:

• GCC Nationals: AED 600 (through MuroorKhous platform)

• UK/EU/Other Eligible: AED 950 - 1,100

• Eye Test: AED 140 - 180 (at accredited centers)

• Translation Service: AED 150 (starting)

• Our Full Service: AED 950 (excluding RTA fees)

Same-day service is available! With our express service, you can complete the entire process in one day:

• Document translation: 1-2 hours

• Eye test: 20 minutes

• RTA submission: Within few hours

• License issuance: Same day or within 2 hours with express delivery

Standard processing typically takes 1-2 working days.

Required documents include:

• Original foreign driving license (must be valid)

• Valid UAE residence visa & Emirates ID

• Passport copy with residence page

• Legal Arabic translation of license

• RTA eye test certificate

• Passport-size photographs (white background)

• Consulate certificate (if license has no security features)

52+ countries are eligible, including:

• GCC: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia

• Europe (38): UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and more

• Asia (13): Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Hong Kong, Singapore, China

• Others: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

Note: South Korea residents only, Texas licenses may need extra docs

The Golden Chance test is a direct road test available for residents whose countries are not on the eligible conversion list. Benefits include:

• No mandatory driving classes required

• Direct booking of road test

• Faster than full training program

• Cost: Approximately AED 2,000 - 2,500

• Available for light vehicles and motorcycles

You still need to open a traffic file and pass the RTA road test, but you skip the mandatory training hours.

Yes! GCC nationals can easily convert their licenses.

• GCC nationals can drive in UAE with their home country license while visiting

• Once becoming UAE residents, they must exchange their GCC license for a UAE license

• Process done through MuroorKhous digital platform

• Cost: AED 600

• GCC licenses from exception countries can be exchanged regardless of Emirates ID place of issuance