Residents Of These 43 Countries Exempted From Driving License Tests In The UAE

Let’s be honest, those who have the means to drive, ensure that they learn this life skill as it comes in handy and makes life easier. Especially for the experts living in the UAE, it seems that obtaining a driving licence is one of the most important things. After all, commuting within the UAE becomes a lot easier, if someone has a driving license and a car. However, did you know people from a few countries are exempted from taking driving license tests? Well, in case you didn’t, here’s all about this rule.

Expats From These Countries Are Exempted From Driving License Tests?

Yes, as it happens, there are several countries whose citizens living in the UAE are exempted from undergoing a series of tests for a driving licence if they already hold one in their home country. According to a news report by the Khaleej Times, this service is offered by the Ministry of Interior, which facilitates the exchange of driving licenses. It happens under the Markhoos initiative that allows visitors the right to drive with their own national driving license. Moreover, it also allows them to exchange it with a UAE license in case they hold a residence permit. Now, isn’t this pretty convenient?

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People From These 43 Countries Can Swap Their License

Well, if you are wondering about the fact whether you fall under this category or not, then here’s a list of all the countries that are included in this scheme. As such, licence holders from these 43 countries are allowed to swap their driving licences from their home countries. The list is as follows –

1. Albania
2. Portugal
3. Hungary
4. Greece
5. Bulgaria
6. Ukraine
7. Estonia
8. Slovak
9. Slovenia
10. Serbia
11. Cyprus
12. Latvia
13. China
14. Luxembourg
15. Lithuania
16. United State of America
17. Iceland
18. Montenegro
19. France
20. Japan
21. Belgium
22. Switzerland
23. Germany
24. Malta
25. Italy
26. Sweden
27. Ireland
28. Spain
29. Norway
30. New Zealand
31. Romania
32. Singapore
33. Hong Kong
34. Netherlands
35. Denmark
36. Austria
37. Finland
38. United Kingdom
39. Turkey
40. Canada
41. Poland
42. South Africa
43. Australia

So, if you’re someone who is new to the emirate, and belongs to any of the above countries, this rule might be of interest to you. Or if you know someone who is from any of these countries, then don’t forget to share this news with them.

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