Dubai driving licence renewal: When to renew, requirements, fees and how to do it
If you hold a Dubai driving licence issued by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) , you can renew your licence before it expires. The renewal period, validity of the new licence, documents required and fees depend on your age and how long your licence has been expired. Here is everything you need to know about how to renew your Dubai driving licence, including when you can renew, what…
Dubai residents with a driving licence issued by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) can renew their licence before it expires. The renewal process and requirements vary depending on the driver's age and the licence's expiration date. Drivers aged 21 and above can renew their licence up to six months before expiry, while drivers under 21 can renew up to three months before.
UAE/GCC citizens aged 21 and above receive a 10-year licence, while UAE residents aged 21 and above receive a five-year licence. Drivers under 21 receive a one-year licence.
To renew a Dubai driving licence, applicants must submit a valid Emirates ID, a valid eye test, and any outstanding fines. The eye test must be conducted through an RTA-approved eye-test centre and is valid for three years. Professional drivers must also undergo a medical fitness test at an RTA-accredited hospital. The renewal process can be completed through the RTA website, the RTA Dubai app, RTA self-service machines, or approved optical stores in Dubai.
The fees for a standard licence renewal are Dh300, plus Dh20 Knowledge and Innovation fee for drivers aged 21 or above. For licences that have expired more than 10 years ago, a renewal delay fine of Dh10 per month applies.
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