Moving from one emirate to another in the United Arab Emirates is very frequent, whether for professional or personal reasons. People frequently relocate from Dubi to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah to Ajman, and other cities in the UAE to be closer to their family or to pursue career possibilities. You must take care of a few things before relocating to another location, such as paying your energy bills and rent. Similarly, depending on where your visa is granted, you may need to move your driving licence file from one emirate to another if you are in the process of obtaining one. Here’s how to move your driver’s licence from one emirate to another.
HOW DO I TRANSFER A DRIVING LICENSE FILE FROM ONE EMIRATE TO THE NEXT?
Obtaining a driver’s licence is a significant achievement. So, how do you transmit the licence file if your application for a driver’s licence is still pending? We get inquiries such, “Can my driving licence file be transferred from Dubai to Ajman?” and “How can I transfer my driving licence file in Dubai?” on a daily basis.
Most transportation agencies will enable you to transfer your driver’s licence file from one emirate to another.
TRANSFER OF DRIVING LICENSE FILES
The procedure for transferring a driver’s licence file differs from case to case. It also depends on where you are in the licencing process right now. To begin the transfer procedure, applicants should go to the driving school where they have registered. The customer support agent will inquire about the reasons for your transfer. After that, you will be given transfer paperwork.
The transfer papers and other necessary documentation will be filed to the emirate’s transportation authority. The Roads and Transport Authority, for example, is the transport regulating authority in Dubai (RTA).
The representative at the driving institute and the transport authority will guide you through the driving licence file transfer process. As it is dependent on individual cases, the fees and documentation requirements may vary. For example, if you are requesting a transfer because of a new job, you might require a new NOC (No Objection Certificate) from your employer.
APPLY FOR NOC TO TRANSFER TEST FILE BETWEEN EMIRATES
This service allows drivers to apply for a NOC transfer their driving licence test file from one emirate to another. It can be initiated by visiting accredited driving institutes — a list of which is available on the official website of the RTA. Here are the documents required:
TRANSFER OF FILE FROM OTHER EMIRATES TO DUBAI
How to transfer driving licence file in Dubai from emirates like Abu Dhabi and Sharjah? Start by submitting these documents:
- Digital eye test
- Valid Emirates ID
- Certificate of file transfer from licencing establishment
TRANSFER OF FILE FROM DUBAI TO ANOTHER EMIRATE
In such case, the applicant will have to present these documents:
- Valid Emirates ID
- Proof of residence in the present emirate
In both cases, an AED 200 NOC fee and an additional AED 20 knowledge and innovation fee applies.
TRANSFER DRIVING LICENCE IN DUBAI
Drivers who want to transfer their UAE licences to drive in Dubai can do so in RTA Customer Happiness Centres. These are the steps:
SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS
To facilitate an RTA transfer driving licence, these documents are required:
- Letter of transfer from the previous emirate
- Valid Emirates ID
- Electronic eye test
- In case the driver in question is one by profession, a medical examination will also need to be taken in any accredited hospital.
REQUIRED FEES
Here is what drivers can expect to pay for a driving licence transfer in Dubai. It should be noted that applicants who do not have a traffic file will need to open a new one:
