Translating Your Driving License for RTA Dubai: A Quick Guide

Translating Your Driving License for RTA Dubai: A Quick Guide

New residents in Dubai often need to convert their foreign driving license to a UAE license. For licenses issued in languages other than English or Arabic, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) requires a legal translation.

The Process

If your country is on the exempt list for direct exchange, you simply need to translate your license if it's not in English/Arabic. If not exempt, you still need a translation to open a traffic file and begin driving lessons.

Why Use Certified Translation?

Typing centers and RTA service counters will simply reject a translation that is not stamped by a certified legal translator. We ensure your license details—categories, expiry dates, and restrictions—are mirrored exactly into Arabic to prevent any processing delays.

Generally, driving license translation is one of our fastest services, often completed within hours to get you on the road looking for your dream car sooner.