Obtaining a Driving Licence in Dubai

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by 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? :-)

Unless you have a Brit passport, it's gonna be lessons! My colleague's friend had the same problem - Aussie passport, SA license! She got told to take lessons. I have a UK license as well and despite having previously decided to make a stand, I think I've now lost the battle and have decided to take lessons. It's impossible to get anywhere without a car and taxi drivers have made my nerves quite frayed!

[qwert97]

Originally Posted by 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? :-)

The passport and the driving license should be issued from the same country. So if you have a UK license, UK Passport and your resident is stamped in UK passport then you are ok. Or alternatively if you have SA passport then you should have SA DL.

[Maz25]

The link is: Convert a foreign driving license to drive in Dubai

[Jockvdv]

Thanks Maz & Qwert

Got it :-)

(Why am I thinking of relocating again - I hate all this pre-planning stuff - it was sooo much easier in my 20's and single! - LOL)

Jock

[john roarke]

Originally Posted by jaffar

Hi to all members of expatforums,

I'd be able to give you info on obtaining a driving licence in dubai.

Feel free to contact me for any queries related to this field.

Cheers,
Jaff

Hi Jaffar,

Good am. I am Filipino and worked in BAhrain for 2.5 years. I got a Bahraini license that will expire in 2010. I am presently working in Singapore and will be working in Dubai this year.

Will I need to take all these classes considering I had passed all tests in Bahrain?

Regards,

[Maz25]

Originally Posted by john roarke

Hi Jaffar,

Good am. I am Filipino and worked in BAhrain for 2.5 years. I got a Bahraini license that will expire in 2010. I am presently working in Singapore and will be working in Dubai this year.

Will I need to take all these classes considering I had passed all tests in Bahrain?

Regards,

Simple answer, is YES! Your passport needs to match your license!

[john roarke]

Originally Posted by Maz25

Simple answer, is YES! Your passport needs to match your license!

Thanks Maz.... geez, all that 20 lessons and Road test in Bahrain down the drain...hehehe...

[Rich27]

Hi Jaffar,

I'm moving out to Dubai in a month and I know from friends out there its a very 'car-orientated' city and I'd like to be mobile as soon as I can afford it. I've lived and worked in middle eastern countries before so I'm not daunted by the idea of getting behind the wheel out there.

I've held a full UK driving license for nearly ten years. What procedures am I looking at in order to gain a license out there? I've been told I don't need to take another test, is that accurate?

I'm also looking to take my motorbike test once I've settled in, (not had the time to do it at home), how easy/difficult is that to undertake for an expat?

I appreciate any help.

Thanks, Rich

[sgilli3]

If you have a UK DL and UK passport, you will just be able to get a UAE DL without re-sitting the tests.

[JJDubai]

Originally Posted by sgilli3

If you have a UK DL and UK passport, you will just be able to get a UAE DL without re-sitting the tests.

Above applies once you have Dubai residency..