Process of Dubai driving license renewal

Introduction

For driving license renewal in Dubai, one has to keep a few important points like eligibility, fees, requirements, and the process. The only way to drive on the roads of Dubai is by driving with a valid license. As we know anyone caught driving a car, truck, or any vehicle with a fake or invalid license. Then that individual has to pay fines and face heavy penalties. In Dubai, the renewal of the driving license is important after it has been expired. The UAE citizens have the privilege. And their Dubai driving license renewal is done quickly which stays valid for the next ten years. GCC nationals residing in UAE also enjoy the same benefit. It means their Dubai driving license is renewed for ten years. The resident or expatriate staying in UAE, their driving license renewal in Dubai is for five years.

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Dubai Driving License Renewal  Eligibility

It is best for the applicant to know about the driving license renewal requirements before applying:

• If you are above 21 years old and have a valid residency visa. Then according to RTA, you are eligible for getting a driving license in Dubai.
• If you are below 21 years then you can apply for a probationary driving license. The validity of a Dubai driving license for the applicant below 21 years is one year only.
• The medical fitness of the applicant as well as the eye test is the utmost priority.

Documents Required For Dubai Driving License Renewal 

• Expired Dubai driving license
• Original Emirates ID for applicants younger than or older than 21 years. Invalid Emirates ID can not be used for driving license renewal in Dubai.
• Eye test results from the authorized optician in Dubai are required for the application above 21 years old.
• Passport copy
• Two photographs (passport- size)
• Evidence of fee payment
• Medical test results

The above-mentioned documents you must have while renewing your driving license in Dubai.

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Process of renewing driving license online in Dubai

The renewal process of driving licenses in Dubai can be done via the RTA website. To make the process less complicated, the government provides many options. The driving license renewal process on RTA Dubai app is completely user-friendly. Ensure that you have gone through an eye test. And you have an eye test certificate from the authorized optician only. To apply for Dubai driving license renewal via RTA Dubai website;

• Open the RTA Dubai website for starting the renewal process online.
• The RTA provides driving license and renewal services. To avail of online service you have to select "driver and car owner".
• On the next page, under "our services".
•  Find and click on the "license" tab. Choose the very first service "license renewal"
• It is not mandatory to register to avail of driving license renewal service via the RTA website. Upload required documents for driving license renewal in Dubai.
• Clear out all the RTA fines and penalties. Pay the service charges for Dubai driving license renewal.
• Using an invalid driving license is not acceptable. After updating details and documents. You will get a temporary driving license in Dubai valid for only 5 to 15 days.
• After the driving license is renewed, you can collect it from the happiness center in Dubai. (Either Al Bhasha or Deira).
• If you don't want to visit the happiness center. Then new driving license can be delivered directly to your home. The shipment charge is AED 25 excluding the delivery charge.

Dubai driving license renewal fees

The total service charge for Dubai driving license renewal varies. And it depends on the eye test charges, delivery fees, or renewal fees. The eye test charges in Dubai can be between AED 140 to AED 170. If the resident applying for e-service of license renewal is above 21. Then the Dubai driving license renewal fee is AED 300. Those who are below 21 have to pay AED 100 for driving license renewal service.

Other ways to renew the driving license in Dubai

• Dubai drive app- Download the app and tap on the driver's license services. Fill in the details. Pay driving license renewal fee and delivery fee.
• RTA call center
• Service center
• RTA kiosks

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Conclusion

There are many ways to get your driving license renewed in Dubai. You can apply for Dubai driving license renewal via kiosk, call center, Dubai drive app, service center, or RTA website. The best and most convenient way is to renew your driving license online via the RTA website or the Dubai drive app.

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