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If you're planning to live in Dubai, you're probably wondering how to get a driver's license. Next, we'll explain the entire process and the necessary requirements to you. The basic requirement is to have Al Under 21 years old.
It is important to note that the requirements vary depending on your situation: if you are a tourist or resident, you will be asked for different documents and you will have to carry out different procedures.
In the case of tourists, there is no need to go through any process, since with a Spanish driving license you can rent and drive a car without problems. However, it's important to note that this only applies to rented cars.
It is not allowed to drive a private car with a Spanish driving license. To do this, you need to obtain an international driving license, which is easy to purchase at traffic offices in your city.
In this case, you cannot drive with your Spanish license, but you can validate it with your Dubai license without having to take any theoretical or practical exam. You just have to pay the corresponding fees and complete the entire process.
First, if you need a new driver's license, it's essential to take a vision test. You can request an appointment for this test through the following link:Try Vista
The documents you must bring to the test are:
- Emirates ID
- A passport-size photo
- Copy of the residence visa and passport
The second step is quick and easy. You only need to go to the official offices of the Customer Happiness Center of the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority). You can locate these offices in two ways:
- Visiting the official RTA website:RTA
- Searching on Google Maps: “RTA Customer Happiness Center”
You must bring the following documents with you:
- The original Spanish driver's license and a copy.
- Eye test that you have performed previously.
- Emirates ID and a copy.
- Passport and a copy.
- Copy of the pink resident visa
*When we say copy, we refer to a printed copy of the document, in addition to carrying the original document with you in the cases that apply*
One of the most important procedures when arriving in Dubai is obtaining a driver's license, essential to move freely around the city.
At Gestoria Iberico, we offer you comprehensive advice and help you manage this and other necessary procedures for your installation in Dubai, provided that there is a viable solution for your situation.
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