The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Golden Visa holders in Dubai can obtain a driver’s licence without undergoing any training. “Present your previous driving licence approved in your country and issue a new one from RTA at the driving institutes after passing the knowledge and road tests,” the authority tweeted on Monday.
Did you get the Golden Visa & want to get a driving license in #Dubai? Present your previous driving license approved in your country & issue a new one from #RTA at the driving institutes after passing the knowledge & road tests without needed training. https://t.co/Te3ooJdklZ pic.twitter.com/QZFBxhkjO1
— RTA (@rta_dubai) January 3, 2022
According to the RTA website, Golden Residency owners who show the following documentation can get a Dubai-issued licence:
- Original Emirates ID
- A copy of the previous valid driving licence
- Knowledge test and road test results.
