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Driving License in Sandi Arabia (Saudi Driving License)- About

Minimum legal age to receive a driving license in Saudi Arabia is 18. Currently only men area allows driving. Drivers must carry their license at all times, along with Iqama and sometimes residence visa copy for foreigners.

Foreign nationals can drive in Saudi Arabia on a license issued in countries such as the UK or US, or on an international driving permit, for up to three months.

Driving License in Sandi Arabia (Saudi Driving License)-Requirement

1. Before applying for driving license, you must have the following documents with you.

Your Iqama (Resident permit) copy. (Mandatory)
Your Passport copy with visa copy as well. (Mandatory)
Get your Country License translated to Arabic with attestation (however you can get it translated at Driving School premises).(If applicable)
Get your Blood group report from any dispensary in Saudi Arabia. (Mandatory)
A letter from your Kafeel (sponsor).
Your recent medical report (It may exempt you for the medical test).
3 X Passport size photographs.
Class fees.
License fees.

Also keep your original iqama and original driving license (if applicable) with you.

Driving License in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Driving License)-How to apply

2. Go to Driving School nearest to your area and collect the application form from reception.

This application form is in Arabic so you need to fill that in Arabic or you can get it filled by the translator office with in/near school premises. Translation services will cost you SAR 10-20.

3. Get your Country License translated to Arabic with attestation

This step is only for Non Saudi applicants (expatriates) who have previous driving experience. This service can also be obtained from Translator Office with in/near driving school premises and will cost you around 30-40 SAR.

4. Purchase and make a file of your documents.

Purchase and file your all documents mentioned in step 1. This file will cost you around SAR 3-5.

5. Blood group test and Eye test.

With your file visit the medical counter just near translator office and get Blood group and Eye Sight tests done and obtain the report immediately. It will charge you SAR 100. If you have a recent blood group report already with you from any dispensary in Saudi Arabia then you can show it to medical officer he will just take your eye test which will cost you around SAR 50 and you can save SAR 50.

6. Stamped you documents from medical office.

7. Go to the Traffic Police Office Reception and get your file stamped from the officer

8. Submit your file to Driving School Registration with the fees of SAR 100, collect payment slips (White and Yellow) and signal sheet from Registration Officer he will also give you the appointment for the class.

This completes your application process. Next is to attend the class/classes required before appearing in driving test and computer test.

Driving License in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Driving License)- Driving School

Dallah Driving School

Address: Nakhil, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Phone:+966 11 450 7871

Website:http://dallahds.com/

Khobar Driving School

King Fahd Road, Al Khobar Saudi Arabia

Driving License in Saudi Arabia (Saudi Driving License)- Fee and Validity

Approximate 600 SAR to process driving license which will include 400 SAR License fee and 100 SAR driving school registration fees. Driving test fee depends on number of hours and selection of school. Validity of license will be 10 year

Issue Private Driving License for Saudis

Requirements to issue Private Driving License for Saudis:

The applicant’s minimum age must be 18 years.
Provide medical check-up report.
Provide a copy of Civil Affairs ID.
Provide six photos, size (4X6) cm.
Pay the required fees.
Provide a file to save documents.

Issue Public Driving License for Saudis

Requirements to issue Public Driving License for Saudis:

The applicant’s minimum age must be 21 years.
The applicant’s occupation must require a Public Driving License.
Provide medical check-up report.
Provide six photos, size (4X6) cm.
Provide a copy of the Family Record or a report from Civil Affairs Office to identify his occupation if he is single.
The applicant must not have a criminal record.
Pay the required fees.
Provide a file to save documents.
Submit a reference letter if the applicant is a government employee.

Issue Heavy Vehicle Driving License (Saudis – Non-Saudis)

Requirements to issue Heavy Vehicle Driving License (Saudis – Non-Saudis):

Fill-in the specified form completely.
Provide four photos, size (4X6) cm.
Provide an identification letter from an official authority.
Pay the required fees.
Provide a file to save documents.
Provide an identification letter from the sponsor (Non-Saudis.)
The applicant’s occupation must entitle driving heavy vehicles.

Issue Motorcycle Driving License

Requirements to issue Motorcycle Driving License (Saudis – Non-Saudis):

The applicant’s minimum age must be 16 years.
Fill-in the specified form completely.
Provide four photos, size (4X6) cm.
Provide a copy of Civil Affairs ID (Saudis.)
Provide a copy of Resident Permit (Iqama) and passport (Non-Saudis.)
Provide a letter from guardian.
Pay the required fees.
Provide Good Conduct and Behavior Certificate from an official authority.
Provide an approved identification letter.
Provide a file to save documents.

Issue Diplomatic Driving License

Requirements to issue Diplomatic Driving License:

Fill-in the specified form completely.
Provide four photos stamped by the diplomatic authority.
Provide an approval letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Provide a copy of the applicant’s driving license issued from his own country, translated into Arabic and stamped by the diplomatic authority.
Provide a file to save documents.

Foreign Driving License Replacement

Requirements to issue Foreign Driving License Replacement:

Fill-in the specified form completely.
Provide four photos, size (4X6) cm.
Provide the original foreign license along with an Arabic translation.
Provide a copy of Civil Affairs ID (Saudis.)
Provide a copy of Resident Permit (Iqama) and passport (Non-Saudis.)
Provide an identification letter from the sponsor (Non-Saudis.)
Pay the required fees.
Provide certified translation for the original license.
Provide a file to save documents.

Renew Private Driving License or Damage/Loss Replacement (Saudis – Non-Saudis)

Requirements to renew Private Driving License or Issue Damaged or Lost Driving License Replacement (Saudis- Non-Saudis):

Fill-in the specified form completely.
Provide the original Driving License to be renewed.
Provide two photos, size (4X6) cm.
Provide a copy of Civil Affairs ID (Saudis.)
Pay the required fees.
Provide a file to save documents.
Provide an identification letter (Non-Saudis.)
Provide a copy of Resident Permit (Iqama) and passport (Non-Saudis.)
Provide the damaged license in case of a Damage Replacement request.
Provide a police report in case of a stolen license.
Publish in local newspaper in case of a lost license.
Provide a Civil Defense report in case of a burned license.

Renew Public Driving License or Damage/Loss Replacement (Saudis – Non-Saudis)

Requirements to renew Public Driving License or issue Damaged or Lost Driving License Replacement:

Fill-in the specified form completely.
Provide the original Driving License to be renewed.
Provide two photos, size (4X6) cm.
Provide a copy of Civil Affairs ID (Saudis.)
The applicant must not be a government employee.
Pay the required fees.
Provide a file to save documents.
The occupation must be public or heavy vehicle driver (Non-Saudis.)
Provide an identification letter, copy of Resident Permit (Iqama) and passport (Non-Saudis.)
Provide the damaged license in case of a Damage Replacement request.
Provide a police report in case of a stolen license.
Publish in local newspaper in case of a lost license.
Provide a Civil Defense report in case of a burned license.

Renew Motorcycle Driving License or Damage/Loss Replacement (Saudis – Non-Saudis)

Requirements to renew Motorcycle Driving License or issue Damaged or Lost Driving License Replacement (Saudis – Non-Saudis):

Fill-in the specified form completely.
Provide two photos, size (4X6) cm.
Provide a copy of Civil Affairs ID (Saudis.)
Provide a copy of Resident Permit (Iqama) and passport (Non-Saudis.)
Provide an identification letter.
Pay the required fees.
Provide a file to save documents.
Provide the damaged Driving Permission in case of a Damage Replacement request.
Provide a police report in case of a stolen license.
Publish in local newspaper in case of a lost license.

Renew Diplomatic Driving License or Damage/Loss Replacement

Requirements to renew Diplomatic Driving License or issue Damaged or Lost Driving License Replacement:

Provide a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Provide four photos size 4X6) cm, stamped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with the original driving license to be renewed.
Provide a file to save documents.