Driving License Translation is required in Abu Dhabi to convert your foreign driving license. In March 2019, Abu Dhabi Traffic Department launched a new system to get a driving license. The first step you can do to get a driving license translation in Abu Dhabi is to do an eye test at one of the approved optician shops. As Arabic Translation of any foreign driving license is required so you can head to Index Legal Translation with the original driving license, original UAE ID, and one passport sized photo.
We will do the translation to the traffic Department System and upload your documents and details to the traffic department online system. After that you will receive sms from traffic that driving license translation is approved. If your driving license is from any of the below mentioned 43 countries, you can directly convert or replace your foreign driving license after payment of AED 600 against license issuance fees through Abu Dhabi Police app. then you can head to traffic department and get your UAE driving license.
The 43 countries eligible for conversion or replacement of their driving licenses are:
1. Albania- Note: (a. For Albania nationals only- b. Albania driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
2. Australia- Note: (No Conversion for Q- CP1& CP2 Categories)
3. Austria- Note: (Austria driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
4. Belgium
5. Bulgaria- Note: (a. For Bulgaria nationals only- b. Bulgaria driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
6. Canada- Note: (No Conversion for G1, G2 & GDL Categories).
7. China- Note: (For China nationals only)
8. Cyprus- Note: (a. For Cyprus nationals only- b. Cyprus driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
9. Denmark
10. Finland
11. France
12. Germany
13. Greece (a. For Greece nationals only- b. B Class only (Light Vehicle)- c. Greece driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
14. Hong Kong
15. Hungary- Note: (a. For Hungary nationals only- b. Hungary driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
16. Iceland- Note: (a. For Iceland nationals only- b. Iceland driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
17. Ireland
18. Italy
19. Japan
20. Latvia- Note: (a. For Latvia nationals only- b. Latvia driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
21. Lithuania- Note: (a. For Lithuania nationals only- b. Lithuania driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
22. Luxembourg- Note: (Luxembourg driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
23. Malta- Note: (a. For Malta nationals only- b. Malta driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
24. Montenegro- Note: (For Montenegro nationals only)
25. Netherlands- Note: (a. For Netherlands nationals only- b. Netherlands driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
26. New Zealand
27. Norway
28. Poland- Note: (Poland driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
29. Portugal- Note: (For Portugal nationals only)
30. Romania- Note: (Romania driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
31. Serbia- Note: (a. For Serbia nationals only- b. Serbia driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
32. Singapore
33. Slovakia- Note: (a. For Slovakia nationals only- b. Slovakia driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
34. Slovenia- Note: (a. For Slovenia nationals only- b. Slovenia driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
35. South Africa
36. South Korea
37. Spain
38. Sweden
39. Switzerland
40. Turkey
41. UK
42. Ukraine- (Note: (a. For Ukraine nationals only- b. Ukraine driving license to be handed over to traffic when getting the UAE driving license).
43. United States- Note: (No conversion for Provisional driving licenses and Under 21 driving licenses).
If your driving license is from any country other than the above mentioned 43 countries, you need to do the eye test, then translation. After you receive approval sms from traffic, you can open file, book theory classes then set a date for the driving test.
Index legal translation provides Driving License Translation required by traffic department in Abu Dhabi, UAE. If you already have a driving license from your home country or from any foreign country and your license is not in Arabic, you need to translate your home driving license into Arabic by a certified translator. Index offers you instant and certified translation services for your driving license.
Index legal translation also offers other legal translation services required by the traffic department. You can rely upon index legal translation in any translation required for official use as all our translators are MOJ- certified translators.
- Having a UAE driving license is needful. If you are new to UAE and you have a driving license from your home country, you can apply to the traffic department in Abu Dhabi to get a UAE license and one of the requirements of the department is to get an Arabic translation of your driving license. We help you in this regard by providing you with a certified/ legal translation of your driving license.
You need to do an eye test then you can open file through Abu Dhabi Police application.
We translate driving licenses of all countries. Driving License Translation is mandatory to get a UAE driving license so you can rely upon Index Legal Translation for all certified translations required by the official departments.
Our service helps you to apply for a UAE driving license as legal translation of all non-Arabic documents is our task. Your home driving license needs to be translated accurately and free of any errors and we guarantee you accurate and clear translation of all our translation services.
Index legal translation has translated more than 100,000 driving license into Arabic. The most translated driving licenses are from: India, Pakistan, Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States of America, Sweden etc.
Any translation of a driving license should contain the name of the license holder, the license number, and the permitted vehicles.
“I have a driving license from UK and I want to get a UAE driving license. Abu Dhabi officials require my driving license to be translated by a legal translator. Where can I find a certified translation in Abu Dhabi Island?
Index Legal Translation has launched its new branch in Hamdan Street. You can approach its office there and get a certified translation for your driving license in few minutes after you do the required eye test..
“How much does it cost to get a driving license in Abu Dhabi if I have a driver’s license from USA?
It costs AED 850(AED 100 against eye tes, AED 150 against translation , and AED 600 against license issuance).
“I have a No- objection letter issued in English to be submitted to the driving school in Abu Dhabi. Should I translate it into Arabic before submitting the application to the driving school?
“No Objection Certificate” is no longer required now with the new online system.
Is legal translation of UK driving license required?
Yes, it is. In Abu Dhabi, legal translation of any driving license in any language other than Arabic is required.
We translate:
a. UK driving license.
b. US driver’s license.
c. Indian driving license.
d. Pakistan driving license.
e. Philippines driving license.
f. South Africa driving license.
g. And more.
How to convert UK driving license to UAE?
The First step is the eye test, then Arabic translation to traffic system, and finally paying license issuance fees through Abu Dhabi Police app and obtaining the license from traffic department.
Can I convert my Ukrainian driving license to UAE?
Yes, now Ukrainian driving license can be converted to a UAE driving license without driving exam.
Which countries driving license can be exchanged in UAE 2022?
Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, and United States.
What are the requirements to translate a Pakistani driving license in Abu Dhabi?
Before translation, holder of Pakistani driving license should send us a copy of his driving license to get an online verification regarding license as it is should be uploaded with the translation to traffic system.
Can I apply for Abu Dhabi driving license golden chance after translation?
Yes, you will take a golden chance after translation and theory classes if you are eligible for it.
Where can I translate my driving license in Abu Dhabi?
You can translate it with Index Legal Translation (Approved by Traffic Department).
Can I directly convert my Russian driving license in UAE?
Until now driving exam is required for holders of Russian driving license in UAE.
Can I convert my British Columbia driving license in UAE?
Yes, British Columbia driving license is a Canadian driving license and it is eligible for conversion in UAE.
Do I need legal translation of my US driver’s license in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, legal translation of US driver’s license is required in Abu Dhabi.
Can I convert my US driver’s license in UAE if I have a different Passport?
Yes, US driver’s license can be converted to a UAE driving license for all its holders regardless of the nationality.
Where do I go to convert my driving license?
You need to head to Index Legal Translation with your original driving license, UAE ID, one photograph (Digital copy is also OK) and an eye test (You can do at any approved shop).
What do I need to bring to convert my driving license?
Original license, UAE ID, one photograph, and an eye test.
4. How to get a driving license in Abu Dhabi with Dubai/ Sharjah/ RAK/ Ajman/ Fujairah/ Umm Al Quawain visa.
You can apply for a driving license in Abu Dhabi with Dubai/ Sharjah/ RAK/ Ajman/ Fujairah/ Umm Al Quawain visa if you have an attested tenancy contract in Abu Dhabi or if your company has a branch in Abu Dhabi under the same name.
