Can I exchange my overseas licence for a UAE licence?

For an eligible Dubai application, the usual requirements include your valid Emirates ID, original overseas licence and an electronic eye test from an approved centre. A legal translation or additional documents may be required for your particular licence and circumstances. Apply through the channel specified by RTA and pay the applicable fees. www.rta.ae

Confirm whether you must surrender your original licence and whether any tests apply. If your licence is not eligible for direct exchange, ask RTA which training and testing route you must follow; previous driving experience does not automatically remove those requirements.

Check your driving eligibility before getting behind the wheel as a resident, even while an exchange application is pending.