Are you someone who lives in Dubai and needs to renew your driving license that has been issued by the Dubai RTA? If your answer is ‘yes,’ then make sure that you do so before it expires. And if you are unsure about what you must do to renew your license, you have landed on the right article, as we are here to tell you everything there is to know about renewing a driving license in Dubai.
Step-By-Step Guide For Driving License Renewal
The first step is knowing when to renew one’s driving license. Dubai RTA license holders fall into different categories. For drivers who are aged 21 and above, they can renew the license up to six months before the expiry date. However, drivers who are under the age of 21 can do so up to three months before the license expires. For UAE or GCC citizens who are aged 21 and above, the renewed license is valid for 10 years. For other UAE residents who are aged 21 and above, the renewed license is valid for five years, and drivers under the age of 21 receive a one-year license.
What Documents Do You Need For Driving License Renewal?
If you are thinking about renewing your driving license, you must know that the renewal date is calculated from the date that the renewal application has been submitted instead of the previous expiry date. If you’re thinking about the important things required for renewing a driving license in Dubai, they are as follows:
- A valid eye test
- A valid Emirates ID
- Payment of any outstanding fine on the driving license
It’s also worth noting that the eye test should be carried out at the Dubai RTA-approved eye test centres. An electronic eye test can cost AED140 to 180, depending on the centre of service.
Where To Renew Driving License?
Renewing a driving license in Dubai is quite simple. All a person needs to do is visit any of the official channels of the Dubai RTA, and they can renew the license. The official channels include the website of Dubai RTA, the Dubai RTA app, Dubai Now, RTA self-service machines, and approved optical stores in Dubai. The Dubai RTA’s self-service machines are located at the RTA’s Customer Happiness Centre. These are located in the areas of Al Barsha, Kifaf, Deira, Umm Ramool, Twar, Al Manarah, and Tasjeel Centres in Dubai.
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How To Apply For Driving License Renewal?
The first important step in the process is getting an eye test. A valid eye test from an RTA-approved Eye Test Centre is important. The results are electronically sent to Dubai RTA, so there is no need for you to submit a paper certificate. This eye test remains valid for three years.
The next step is making sure that you have a valid Emirates ID, which is one of the required documents for renewing a Dubai driving license. A visitor will not be able to renew their expired Dubai license if they do not have a valid Emirates ID.
Make sure to apply for renewal of your Dubai driving license on the website of the RTA or the app, or any other aforementioned channels. Finally, make sure to check all the fines on the driving license before you do so, as they must all be paid before the renewal can be completed. After this, make sure to pay the applicable renewal fee.
Finally, the system would show how the driver would want to receive the renewed license. Once all of the above steps are done and the applicable fee of AED300 plus AED20 for the knowledge and innovation fee is paid, one is instantly able to receive their renewed license when the process is over.
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FAQs
Who renews a driving license in Dubai?
Dubai RTA renews the driving license for residents in Dubai.
What all do you need for renewal of driving license in Dubai?
One needs a valid eye test, a valid Emirates ID, and to ensure that all outstanding fines on the driving license are paid for renewal of the driving license.
