Are you envisioning a cross-border road adventure with your family or preparing for an upcoming business journey? Whether it's for leisure or professional purposes, possessing an International Driving License (IDL) is indispensable for driving across most countries.
For citizens and residents of the UAE, acquiring an IDL is imperative when considering driving overseas, as it adheres to a United Nations convention and is a legal necessity. Likewise, visitors intending to operate vehicles in the UAE are required to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) from their home country or country of residence before their arrival.
The advantages of having a foreign driver's license
1. Legal Driving: Without the need for extra exams or applications, an IDP allows drivers to lawfully operate their cars outside of the United Arab Emirates.
2. Translation: The IDP acts as a translation of your local driver's license, assisting foreign authorities in comprehending your qualifications.
3. Validity Confirmation: The IDP, which is valid for a year, gives you piece of mind when driving overseas by confirming the legitimacy of your driver's license in your home nation.
4. Protection: The IDP provides an extra degree of security in the event of unintentional car damage or overseas loss of official identity, such as a passport.
5. Worldwide Recognition: The IDP is available in ten languages, making it easy to use and bridging language barriers. It is recognized worldwide.
6. Communication Aid: The IDP streamlines contacts during travel by facilitating communication with law enforcement and authorities in other countries by displaying your license in their language.
Securing an International Driving License (IDL) is a simple procedure that can be accomplished through multiple avenues:
1. The website of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
2. The Automobile and Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates (ATCUAE), which has offices throughout the Western Region, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, RAK, Ajman, Fujairah, and Um Al Quwain.
3. Affiliated ATCUAE members.
4. The Ministry of Interior through the Google Play and iTunes MOI UAE app.
5. Post offices at Emirates.
6. The Dnata office is in Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road.
To obtain an IDL, the following documents are required:
Fees and processing time for obtaining an IDL are as follows:
• Price: Dh177 + Dh20 for Knowledge and Innovation.
• Online applications: They must be finished within three business days after being received and delivered to the specified address in five business days.
• Applications completed over the counter: in less than 30 minutes.
Process via the RTA website:
1.The client uses the RTA website to apply for the service.
2. The system sends an OTP to the phone number that is registered in order to confirm the customer's identification.
3. The client pays the necessary fees.
4. The customer receives an SMS with a link to view the digital international driver's license within two business days; this serves as a temporary solution until the real copy is delivered.
5. There are two ways to get the original copy of the new license:
· The Customer Happiness Center in Al Barsha or Deira
· A courier service that costs extra:
Things to keep in mind:
Your UAE driving permit is not the same as your International Driving License (IDL); in the Emirates, you must have a current local license. To find out whether nations accept a legitimate UAE driver's license, it's also a good idea to visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation's website. In addition, the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE website lists 174 nations where an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required.
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