Request or Renew a Professional Driver Permit
Request or renew a Permit to Work as a School Bus Driver, a Permit to Work as a Luxury Vehicle Driver, a Permit to Work as a Taxi Driver, a Permit to Work as a Female Supervisor for School Transport, or a Permit to Work as a Tourist Vehicle Driver.
Select the permit type
Output
Digital Permit valid for 1 year
Ways to Apply
- Website
Channels
Steps
For a new permit
- The company representative logs in using the username and password.
- The company representative selects Licensing Services , then Drivers from the dashboard, after passing the medical test.
- The company representative selects Add Driver(s)/Female Supervisor and enters the Emirates ID details.
- The company representative selects the permit type (in accordance with the activity of the company in the Trade Licence).
- The company representative selects the institution where the driver(s) will undergo training.
- The company representative pays the training package fees through the available payment methods.
- Once the training has been completed, the company representative books the theory test appointment at Al Aweer Bus Depot - Warsan 3 and pays the fees through the available payment methods.
- Once the driver has passed the theory test, the company representative pays the permit fees through the available payment methods.
- The driver completes the foundation training course and passes the Evaluation Test.
- The company representative receives the permit through email and SMS.
For renewing the permit
- The company representative logs in using the username and password.
- The company representative selects Licensing Services , then Drivers from the dashboard, after the driver re-takes the medical test if it has expired.
- The company representative selects the driver holding the expired permit and clicks Renew .
- The company representative selects the institution where the driver will undergo training and the training date.
- The company representative pays the fees to open a refresher training file for a Tourist Vehicle Driver.
- The driver completes the training course at the institute.
- The driver passes the theory test.
- The company representative pays the fees to renew the Tourist Vehicle Driver Permit.
- The company representative receives the permit through email and SMS and can download it.
For reactivating the permit
- The company representative logs in using the username and password.
- The company representative selects Licensing Services , then Drivers from the dashboard.
- The company representative selects the driver holding the prohibited permit and clicks Reactivate .
- The company representative selects the institution where the driver will undergo training and the training date.
- The company representative pays the fees to open a refresher training file for a Tourist Vehicle Driver.
- The driver completes the training course at the institute.
- The Tourist Vehicle Driver Permit is reactivated.
Service Time
1 working day
Important to Know
You Should Have
- The driver must have a Driving Licence issued by the competent authority in the country, corresponding to the same category for which the permit is required.
You Should Know
- The driver must be 25 years or older.
- The driver's training course is 1 day long.
- The permit is cancelled if it's not renewed after expiry.
- The list of accredited hospitals for the medical test includes:
Eligible Categories
Tourist transportation companies
Service Requirements
From the Driver
- Emirates ID
- Electronic Police Clearance Certificate
- Medical Report
Fees
Application Type
Payment Methods
- Credit card
Terms and Conditions
None
FAQs
- Q: What are the quality violations and their penalties?
- A: You can check the details of quality violations through the Quality Violations Schedule for Franchise Companies & Taxi Drivers in Dubai .
- Q: When can I renew the permit?
- A: You can renew the permit 30 days before its expiry date.
- Q: Can a driver holding a professional driver permit provide driving services for more than one company?
- A: No. According to the laws and regulations, a driver holding a professional driver permit can provide driving services only for the company under which he's registered.
Updated on: 04-June-2026