Obtaining a Driving Licence in Dubai

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by Elphaba

Fortunatlely we Brits don't have to retake a test!

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What is the procedure for us Brits? Do we need to hand over both parts of our licence or do we just show them and they take copies...?

[Shinjuku]

Originally Posted by crazymazy1980

What is the procedure for us Brits? Do we need to hand over both parts of our licence or do we just show them and they take copies...?

See link below

Convert a foreign driving license to drive in Dubai

[crazymazy1980]

Originally Posted by Shinjuku

See link below

Convert a foreign driving license to drive in Dubai

Thanks,

Another couple of sets of passport photos to bring me thinks, I'm beginning to consider creating a portfolio of all the photos they want from me and move into male modelling.

...maybe not.

Why can't they just get a digital camera at each of the places and just take one there and then????

[Pasanada]

Stick to the day job, Maz! LOL

I was advised to bring a large envelope of piccies, and boy did they come in handy! I feel almost famous in Dubai, my pic must be in every Govt office there is! LOL

[asimq]

Hi All,

I hold a pakistani passport however I am a permanent resident of USA and hold an American license for over 15 years. Would I still need to go through the hassle of taking the classes and tests?

I appreciate your advise.

[gnomes]

asimq, you will need to take a test. I know of a guy who holds a pakistani passport but US driving licence, they didnt accept it here so he had to sit driving exam. This was about 2 months ago, things change fast here so double check with RTA. There is an RTA office in DMC14 which opens till 3.30pm weekdays.

[asimq]

Gnomes, thank you for your prompt response. I'm wondering whether I should then just hold off until I get my citizenship in about 2 months or so for US? This would suck though. Would I still need to take the classes as well?

I'll check the RTA site as well... What is the link to the RTA site?

Asim

[qwert97]

Originally Posted by asimq

Gnomes, thank you for your prompt response. I'm wondering whether I should then just hold off until I get my citizenship in about 2 months or so for US? This would suck though. Would I still need to take the classes as well?

I'll check the RTA site as well... What is the link to the RTA site?

Asim

The rule is pretty simple. Your passport and driving license should be from the same country and that country should be on the list of approved countries for conversion. I would imagine that they would need to see your residence stamped on the American passport to be eligible. I may be wrong but that is what my gut tells me.

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by qwert97

The rule is pretty simple. Your passport and driving license should be from the same country and that country should be on the list of approved countries for conversion. I would imagine that they would need to see your residence stamped on the American passport to be eligible. I may be wrong but that is what my gut tells me.

You are right! The license needs to match the passport, else you have to take lessons!

[Jockvdv]

Interesting link to see which licenses can be converted.

But I think I may have a prob - I have a UK license but have lived in South Africa for 15+ years.

Would it still be convertible? since the website says Note: You have to be a citizen of the country given below with current resident status in UAE. This means that former residents from these countries who may be holding permanent driver licenses are not eligible and you will have to follow all the steps to get a new license as given here.

Any ideas? :-)