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Exchange Your UK Driving Licence in the UAE

Exchanging a UK driving licence in Dubai. RTA lists this origin for exchange.

Dubai RTA lists UK licences among countries eligible for exchange (any nationality on that table). You still need a valid foreign licence, the Emirates ID / UAE Pass path, an eye test, and RTA’s exchange steps. Checked 2026-10-31. Other emirates are not covered. Not legal advice.

Last updated 2026-10-31

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Dubai RTA and a UK licence

Dubai RTA’s exchange table includes UK licences for holders of any nationality on that row (checked 2026-10-31).

Exchange is not automatic: follow RTA’s online or centre steps, complete the eye test, and present the original foreign licence as RTA requires.

This is Dubai only. If your residence is tied to another emirate, use that emirate’s licensing authority.

Source: Dubai RTA exchange service.

How it works

  1. Confirm Dubai is the licensing authority for your residence.
  2. Confirm UK remains on RTA’s exchange table.
  3. Apply through RTA’s exchange service, complete the eye test, and present the original licence.
  4. Receive the UAE digital / physical licence through the channel RTA offers.

Who this helps

  • People becoming residents with a Dubai traffic file / Emirates ID path.
  • Holders of a full foreign car licence from the country named on this page.
  • Not a guide for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or other emirates.

Examples

Dubai only

These lines follow Dubai RTA. Other emirates use different licensing authorities.

Emirates ID path

RTA’s online exchange flow uses Emirates ID / UAE Pass and an eye test. Confirm the current steps on RTA.

Where this was checked

Checked 2026-10-31 against the Dubai RTA exchange service page. Not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, on the RTA any-nationality table checked for this page. Re-check RTA before you apply.

Yes. RTA’s process includes an eye test at an accredited centre.

No.

No. It is a pointer to RTA’s licensing rules.

Dubai RTA service page, 2026-10-31.

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