Are you an expat in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Sharjah looking to convert your foreign driving license to a UAE driving license? Or do you need to legalize your UAE driving license for use in another country?
Driving license attestation in the UAE is a vital legal step ensuring your license is authenticated, officially recognized, and 100% accepted by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), all UAE traffic departments, police, embassies, and international licensing authorities.
Driving license attestation validates your document for a variety of purposes, including:
Without proper MOFA attestation and embassy authentication, your driving license will not be accepted by UAE authorities (RTA, Abu Dhabi Police, Sharjah Traffic), nor by foreign governments for license exchange or conversion.
If you are living in the UAE, you can convert your foreign driving license to a UAE driving license. Driving license attestation is a process of document authentication observed by international governments in which an attestation stamp from the concerned authority is acquired. If you intend to use a document in the UAE, local authorities require it to be legalized before it can be considered valid.
Global Prime is your trusted partner for converting your driving license from Dubai. With our dedicated team of experts, you can expect a smooth and efficient process for driving license attestation. Don’t hesitate to cAontact us today to get started.
If you’re new to the UAE and settling in, securing a UAE residence visa and emirates ID is a top priority. Once these are in place, you can relax and focus on opening a bank account, , get a rental apartment / villa and finally get familiar with places in UAE. Commuting is convenient with various transportation options like buses, metros, water taxis, trams, taxis, and carpooling.
For expats living abroad, a valid driving license is essential for mobility and accessing essential services like grocery stores, hospitals, shopping malls, and recreational areas.
In the past, converting a foreign driving license to a UAE license was relatively straightforward. However, the process has become more complex, requiring extensive driving lessons and theory tests.
Securing a driving license in the UAE can be a stressful experience, second only to organizing your UAE residency. Many expats struggle with the elaborate requirements, including mandatory driving lessons and theory tests. If you’re looking to convert your driving license in Dubai or any other emirate, be prepared for a rigorous process.
Select an issuing country to view UAE license exchange rules.
Get an official driving license extract from your home country’s authority (e.g., RTO, DVLA, LTA).
Notarize your license/extract, then get it attested by your home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Legalize the document at the UAE Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
Finalize attestation at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) upon arrival.
If not in English/Arabic, use a UAE Ministry of Justice-approved translator.
Submit all attested documents, passport, Emirates ID, visa, eye test, and photos.
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