An International Driving Permit (IDP) is to be obtained by all UAE travelers who wish to drive their vehicle in a foreign country as per the Automobile and Touring Club of UAE, commonly known as ATCUAE.
In 1949, the IDPs were made to ensure that motorists traveling in a country outside of the UAE did not face difficulties owing to the differences in the driver's license requirements. Domestic driving licenses are allowed in various countries across the globe, but problems arise when people are traveling abroad, and that is due to the one big issue of language.
About International Driving Permit Dubai, UAE
If you are planning a summer vacation trip to the Gulf and want to spend some time in Oman, Qatar, or the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, now is the time. Each country has various opportunities for you and your family to have fun over the vacation. However, it is to be made sure that before stepping into any of these countries, your IDP is prepared beforehand. The IDP is a requirement set by the United Nations, making it a legal document or requirement. You do not need to take many other tests through the IDP, and it is also an internationally recognized permit for you, making traveling very easy. The International Driving Permit is valid for one year. It is also proof that you belong to a particular country. Accidents can happen anywhere, and the IDP can help you with legal coverage in the case of one. It can also serve the purpose of your legal identification (secondary or if your primary is lost). The IDP is multi-lingual and is recognized all across the world. IDP serves various functions, and one of the primary ones is to allow law enforcement and other authorities in other countries to read your license in the language they understand. If you want more details on the IDP, download the original brochure.
The IDP application is user-friendly and straightforward to fill out. You need to get a copy of your official identification from an Emirates ID authority distributor, a copy of your valid UAE driving license, and two Passport-size pictures. Several portals can be used to obtain the International Driving Permit.
Automobile and Touring Club of UAE offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, RAK, Ajman, Fujairah, Um Al Quwain and the:
- Western Region.
- RTA Offices.
- Emirates Post Offices.
- DNATA Office in Sheikh Zayed Road.
- Our affiliate members.
Various Advantages of International Driving License Dubai
It proves that the driver and user of this IDP are someone who drives legally back home. The IDP is multilingual and is available in 10 languages from various United Nations required languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese, as well as German, Arabic, Italian, the Scandinavian languages, and Portuguese. On vacation, there is a chance of losing your essential identification documents, and this IDP can help serve as one without any language barrier between the police and the drivers.
An international driving permit in Dubai can be applied for one year, and anyone who is a resident of the UAE can apply for it. No nationality requirements are supposed to be there. The only thing is that the driver must have a valid Dubai Driving License.
Documents Required For Dubai International Driving License:
The following documents are required to get an International Driving License Dubai.
- International Driving Permit (IDP) Form
- A copy of Valid Passport
- Valid Residency
- Emirates ID
- A copy of UAE-issued Valid Driving License
- 2 x Photos (passport photos)
Conditions:
The applicant should be a holder of a valid United Arab Emirates (UAE) driving license.
Fees:
AED150 (may have changed)
Obtain your International Driving Permit Dubai From:
- Online via our IDP portal with delivery service
- Automobile and Touring Club of UAE offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, RAK, Ajman, Fujairah, Um Al Quwain and the Western Region
- RTA Offices
- Emirates Post Offices
- Dnata Office in Sheikh Zayed Road
- Our affiliate members
Frequently Asked Question about Dubai International Driving License
01. Are you required to have an IDP?
IDP has international recognition and basically is a permit to drive a vehicle for a year.
02. What countries is an IDP required for?
| 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 |
| D-F | Denmark, Dijibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France & French Overseas Depts., French Polynesia |
| G-I | Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gabon, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Italy |
| J-L | Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg |
| M-O | Macao, Macedonia (FYROM), Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Norway, Oman |
| P-R | Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal (inc Madeira & the Azores), Qatar, Russia, Romania, Rwanda |
| S-U | San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, 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, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay |
| V-W | Vatican City, Venezuela, Windward Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
03. Duration of IDP's Validity
From the date of issue, it has a validity of one year from that day onwards.
04. Does an IDP cover me for driving in UAE?
No.
05. What is the time duration to issue an IDP?
There are two kinds of application: online and over the counter. Online ones need 5 working days to be delivered to your postal address. Over the counter ones are faster as they are done within half an hour.
06. Price of IDP?
IDP is worth 150AED and this excludes the charges that the postal service would require to send it to your postal address.
Apply for International Driving License Dubai
Ist MethodApply online International Driving License Dubai Request Online |
2nd MethodFill the application form and visit our near office location. Download Form |
Source: The official portal of Dubai Government and Automobile & Touring Club (ATCUAE)