Apply for Transferring Driving Profile from or to Dubai
Transfer a valid Driving Licence issued in Dubai to another emirate or vice versa, or apply for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to transfer a driving profile from Dubai to another emirate or vice versa.
Select the type of document you want to transfer
Output
New Driving Licence with a new issuance date, valid for 10 years for UAE and GCC citizens, and for 5 years for residents who are 21 or older
Ways to Apply
Website
- Website
- RTA Smart Apps
- Customer Happiness Centres
- Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centres
Channels
Steps
- Log in using your UAE Pass, Emirates ID number, or Passport.
- If you log in using the Emirates ID, you'll receive an OTP on your registered phone number.
- Verify the Driving Licence information.
- Select the preferred delivery method.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the Driving Licence electronically and through the selected delivery method.
Service Time
- Residency from the same emirate: Instantly
- Residency from another emirate: 3 working days
Channels
Steps
- Log in to your account using your UAE Pass.
- Check your licence details and click Proceed .
- Select the hospital where you want to take the eye test.
- Select the delivery method (collect from kiosk or delivery service)
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the licence through the selected delivery method. You can add it to your Apple wallet.
Service Time
3 minutes
Channels
Steps
- Receive a link from the front desk employee.
- Upload the documents through the link.
- Receive the transaction code and share it with the employee.
- Check the application.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the receipt and certificate link through SMS and email.
Service Time
10 minutes
Channels
| Centre Name | Location | Working Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hatta Tasjeel | Itinerary Details |
|
Steps
- Receive a link from the front desk employee.
- Upload the documents through the link.
- Receive the transaction code and share it with the employee.
- Check the application.
- Pay the fees.
- Receive the receipt and certificate link through SMS and email.
Service Time
10 minutes
Important to Know
You Should Know
- The eye test is available in the accredited eye test centres as well as in Customer Happiness Centres and Driving Institutes.
- Hatta Tasjeel Centre provides this service during weekdays only:
- Monday to Thursday from 7am to 3pm
- Friday from 4pm to 9pm.
- If you don't have a Traffic File, a new file is opened; and if you have one, the licence is transferred to the same file.
- If an NOC is required from RTA, you can obtain it free of charge through any RTA Customer Happiness Centre in Dubai, where you must be present in person, or through the RTA website, provided that you work for a company that has a branch in Dubai under the same name stated in the Trade Licence.
You Should Do
- If your profession is "driver", you must take the eye or medical test in one of the accredited hospitals, before applying for the service.
Eligible Categories
Citizens and residents, with a valid Driving Licence issued in an emirate that accepts licence transfers to Dubai
Service Requirements
If your residency is issued in Dubai
- Emirates ID
- Transfer Certificate issued by the emirate from which you want to transfer the driving profile
- Electronic eye test
- Comprehensive medical test (if your profession is "driver" on your residence visa)
If your residency is issued in another emirate
- Emirates ID
- Transfer Certificate issued by the emirate from which you want to transfer the driving profile
- Electronic eye test
- Comprehensive medical test (if your profession is "driver" on your residence visa)
- Proof of work, residence, investment, or study in Dubai
Fees
AED 570
| Traffic File | AED 200 |
| Licence | AED 300 |
| Handbook manual | AED 50 |
| Knowledge and Innovation | AED 20 |
| Total | AED 570 |
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit card
Terms and Conditions
None
FAQs
- Q: If I have fines on my Dubai Traffic File and want to transfer my Driving Licence from another emirate to Dubai, do I need to pay all the fines on my Traffic File in Dubai?
- A: Yes, you must pay unpayable fines at the source and payable fines can be paid when transferring the Driving Licence to Dubai.
- Q: What's the procedure in case I transferred my Dubai Licence to another emirate and now wish to transfer it back to Dubai? And how much does it cost?
- A: You must provide a transfer letter from the other emirate and pay only AED 120 to return the licence.
- Q: What are the conditions to transfer a Driving Licence from another emirate if my visa isn't from Dubai?
- A: You must meet one of the following conditions:
- You must have a personal residence or a personal sponsorship (residence/investor/study/work) in Dubai.
- You must be working in the company branch in Dubai and provide a letter proving this. The company name must be exactly the same on both Trade Licences.
- You must have an Ejari contract under your name in Dubai.
- A: You must meet one of the following conditions:
- Q: If I'm working in Dubai but my visa is from another emirate and my wife is sponsored by me, can she apply for a new Driving Licence in Dubai or transfer her existing Driving Licence to Dubai?
- A: Yes, if you're working in Dubai and the company name is the same on the Trade Licence for both branches, your wife can apply for a new Driving Licence in Dubai or transfer her Driving Licence from another emirate to Dubai.
- Note: The same applies if you're an investor in Dubai but your visa is from another emirate. If you only have a tenancy contract in Dubai or if your company in Dubai doesn't have the same name as in the other emirate, your wife can't transfer her Driving Licence from the other emirate to Dubai.
- Q: If I have a Dubai light vehicle Driving Licence and at the same time I have a motorcycle Driving Licence from another emirate, what's the procedure if I want to transfer the Driving Licence from the other emirate to Dubai to add the motorcycle category?
- A: If you meet the conditions for obtaining a Driving Licence in Dubai, you can contact the licensing authority in the other emirate to obtain a transfer letter, and then visit one of the Customer Happiness Centres to complete the procedure.
- Q: If I have a Dubai light vehicle Driving Licence and a motorcycle driving profile in another emirate and passed all the tests, what's the procedure if I want to add the motorcycle category to my Dubai Driving Licence?
- A: The federal system won't be able to issue a Driving Licence in the other emirate because you have a Driving Licence in Dubai. You must transfer your Dubai Driving Licence to the other emirate so that the category can be added and then, if you want, you can transfer your Driving Licence back to Dubai.
- Q: Does transferring a heavy equipment licence from another emirate to Dubai require any classes or tests, or are there any special conditions?
- A: Yes, you need to attend 2 classes and pass the Road Test. You must also pay AED 1,600 at the institute, including RTA fees.
- Q: If I hold a golden residency from another emirate, can I transfer my Driving Licence from the other emirate to Dubai?
- A: No, you must meet the conditions for transferring your Driving Licence.
- Q: If I hold a disaster visa, can I transfer my Driving Licence from another emirate to Dubai?
- A: Yes, the holder of a disaster visa (stay permit for nationals of countries facing war and disasters) can transfer his Driving Licence from another emirate to Dubai, if the other emirate agrees to transfer the file. However, you can't issue an NOC from Dubai to transfer the file regardless of where the Licence was issued or the visa type.
- Note: This process applies only to holders of a disaster visa.
Updated on: 04-November-2025