Get International Drivers License for just 170 AED

If you are residing in UAE you have a golden chance to get your International drivers license for just 170 AED which is less than $50. The good thing is that international driving license Dubai can be used in more than 100 countries which allow travelers to drive legally without being questioned or worrying for fines.

If you have a business trip to gulf countries or have plan to travel outside UAE on upcoming vacations either with or without family, getting international driving permit in UAE will definitely help you with a peace of mind throughout your international tour.

How to apply for International Drivers License in UAE:

There are 2 options to apply for IDL:

1.     Apply online

2.     Fill IDL form and visit office to submit

Required Documents to get IDL Dubai:

·       IDL form

·       Passport with copy

·       UAE Residence Visa copy

·       Original Emirates ID and copy

·       Copy of UAE Driving License

·       Two passport size photos

How to apply online?

To get UAE International driving license online, an applicant need to apply it via IDL online portal via this link through desktop or smart phone. Once you have completed the online application form by paying fees, you will get conformation message on your mobile number.

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After license is printed, the motorist will get it through delivery at his/her comfort zone within 3-5 working days.

How to apply by filling application form?

To complete the application for international driver’s license in UAE, you first need to fill the form through this link. The important questions except personal details you need to fill are:

·       The type of license either it is motorcycle, light motor vehicle or heavy license.

·       Name of the country in which you are going to use your international license.

After filling and uploading documents, submit the form.

Where to apply?

Residents can apply for IDL through several portals:

1.     Automobile and touring club of UAE located in all 7 emirates.

2.     DNATA office on Sheikh Zayed Road.

3.     Emirates post offices

4.     IDL affiliate members

Countries where International Driving Permit (IDP) can be used:

Country names starting with A-C:

Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Aguila,  Angola, Antigua, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain , Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada , Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo Dem Rep., Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic.

Country names starting with D-F:

Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France & French Overseas Depts., French Polynesia.

Country names starting with G-I:

Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Iran, Italy.

Country names starting with J-L:

Japan, Jamaica , Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, Liberia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg.

Country names starting with M-O:

Macedonia, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman.

Country names starting with P-R:

Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Romania, Rwanda.

Country names starting with S-U:

San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St Kitts & Nevis, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, UK, USA, Uruguay.

Country names with V-W:

Vatican City, Venezuela, Windward Islands, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Link: Dubai Driving License Renewal Process

FAQ's: IDL – International Driving License | ATCUAE

Important Points about IDL:

·       Motorist obtained IDL cannot drive vehicles on UAE roads; it can only be used outside UAE, to drive vehicle inside country, you need to apply for normal UAE Driving license.

·       The validity of IDL will be 1 year and it is renewable.

·       IDL fee is 170 AED + vat

·       Delivery time is 3 to 5 working days.

·       There is no class or road test to get international drivers license.