International driving Permit (license) in dubai UAE-ATC UAE

Those who are planning to drive in a foreign country holding UAE driving license are advised to obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) from the Automobile and Touring Club of UAE (ATCUAE).Official IDPs are issued exclusively in the Emirates by the ATCUAE.

UAE nationals and expatriates heading overseas are warned that they could land in serious trouble by using unofficial International Driving Permits.In the event of an accident when driving overseas, anyone using an unofficial IDP may find that their insurance is invalid.The IDPs were established by the United Nations in 1949 & 1968 to overcome difficulties faced by motorists travelling in foreign countries in view of widely varying drivers license requirements.While many countries now allow visitors to use their domestic driving licenses when traveling abroad, this can lead to language problems, and an International Driving Permit has a number of advantages.It is proof that the holder has a valid driving license in their own country. It is also printed in ten languages - the five United Nations official languages, English, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese, as well as German, Arabic, Italian, the Scandinavian languages and Portuguese.This helps overcome language barriers between drivers and police, while the document can also be a useful form of identification in the event of a lost passport.


The validity period of an international driving permit is one year.

 Any UAE resident, irrespective of their nationality, can apply for the one year international driving permit in Dubai, provided the resident currently holds a valid Dubai driving licence.

A copy of passport
A copy of UAE-issued driving licence
Two photos

The applicant should be a holder of a valid UAE-issued driving licence.


Dh140 (as of publication date)

Application Form 

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International Driving Permits are available in the UAE from ATCUAE offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Sharjah, from Emirates Post Offices across the country, from the offices of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, and a number of other ATCUAE agents.

• Headquarters

  
  Al Nasser Street
  Po Box 27487
  Abu Dhabi
  United Arab Emirates
  
  Tel : +971 2 6212175
  Fax : +971 2 6321593
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• Dubai

  
  Al Wuheida Street, Al Mamzar
  Po Box 5078
  Dubai
  United Arab Emirates
  
  Tel : +971 4 2961122
  Fax : +971 4 2961133
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• Sharjah

  
  Tel : +971 50 3863404
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• Abu Dhabi

  
  Tel : +971-503867616
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• Ras Al Khaimah

  
  Tel : +971-508881687
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 Here is a list of outlets where official IDP's are available...

DUBAI
Arabian Automobile Association (AAA)
Belhasa Advance Motorist (BAM)
Belhasa Driving Center (BDC)
Dubai National Air Travel Agency (DNATA)
Emirates Driving Institute (EDI)
Emirates Post Office (EMPOST)
EPPCO (ENOC-Tasjeel) (EPPCO)
HERTZ Rent a Car
IMC Middle East (IMC)
Orient Travel Services
Road & Transport Authority (RTA)

ABU DHABI
Emirates Post Office (EMPOST)
Abu Dhabi Hospitality Company (Duty Free)
AUH Travel Bureau
Al Masaood Travels
Al Masaood Travels – Al Ain Branch
Omeir TravelsAlsa Travel & Tourism LLC

SHARJAH
Emirates Post Office
Marur Typing Center
Sharjah National Travel & Tours (SNTTA)
Cosmo Travels

FUJAIRAH
Emirates Post Office (EMPOST)
Brothers Tours & Travels
Fujairah National Driving Institute (FNDI)