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Driving License Conversion (Call or Whatsapp 0555842144)

Where to get a driving license conversion and How to convert driving license in Abu Dhabi?

 

Just do the eye test and head to our office or contact us at 0555842144 to get a driving license translation in Abu Dhabi If you have a driving license from UK, USA, South Africa, Canada, Australia or from any of the 45 countries eligible for a driving license conversion in Abu Dhabi so you can convert your foreign driving license in UAE, the first step you need to do is getting your eye test done at any approved shop then you can head to our office with the original license, Emirates ID and one photograph.


We will do the legal translation  and submit the application so you can easily convert or replace your driving license in Abu Dhabi (For any clarifications, you can whatsapp our approved translator at: 0555842144). Driving license translation in Abu Dhabi is required if your driving license is not in Arabic. To convert UK driving license to UAE, you should have a valid visa in Abu Dhabi if you want to apply in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi driving license fees for 2023 (for driving license conversion or replacement) is around AED 850 (You will pay AED 100 for the eye test center, AED 150 for the legal translation and uploading the translation to traffic system, and AED 600 against license issuance fees (You will pay through 
TAMM). 

 

The list of countries eligible for conversion or replacement of their driving license after getting driving license translation in Abu Dhabi is: Albania, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, and The United States.

 

Some driving license should be handed over to traffic department when getting a UAE driving license. For example, to convert Serbian driving license to UAE, or Ukrainian driving license to UAE, you will hand over your Serbian or Ukrainian driving license to Abu Dhabi traffic, so it is a replacement not conversion. Some driving licenses are limited to its nationals only in terms of conversion. For example, Ukrainian driving license will be converted to a UAE driving license for Ukrainian nationals only while US driver’s license will be converted to a UAE driving license even if the license holder has a different passport.

 

UK driving license in Abu Dhabi can be converted to a UAE driving license for all its holders whether the holder of the UK driving license has a UK passport or not. For example, if you have an Indian Passport and you hold a UK driving license, you can convert it in Abu Dhabi and you will keep your UK driving license.

 

US driver’s license can also be converted to a UAE driving license for all its holder whether the holder of the US driver’s license has a US passport or not, but the driving license should not be for a limited tern or under 21. It should be a full license.

 

Turkish driving license shall be converted to a UAE driving license for all its holders. Canadian driving license will also be converted but some classes like G1 and G2 cannot be replaced as they are learners’ licenses. Australian driving license will be converted except Q, CP1& CP2 Categories. Ukrainian driving license will be converted to a UAE driving license for the same nationality only and the Ukrainian driving license should be handed over to the traffic department.

 

FAQs

How to convert driving license in Abu Dhabi if you are on Sharjah/ Dubai visa?

If you live in Abu Dhabi and you have a registered tenancy contract in Abu Dhabi, you will be eligible for a foreign driving license conversion in Abu Dhabi.

Can I convert my Serbian driving license in Abu Dhabi?

Yes, Serbian driving license will be converted to a UAE driving license for Serbian nationals only and the Sebian driving license should be handed over to the traffic department at the time of collection.

How can I convert my UK driving license to UAE?

Just do the eye test and head to Lingo with the required documents (Original driving licence, Emirates ID and one photograph).AzeA

From AED 150
Abu Dhabi driving license golden chance

Not Eligible for Driving License Conversion/ Get driving license translation in Abu Dhabi

Golden Chance driving license in Abu Dhabi is a scheme in Abu Dhabi that allows individuals with an existing driving license from their country of nationality to attempt the driving road test without having to go through all the yard training sessions or associated exams. If an individual fails the exam, they must go through the entire driving course. The process for obtaining an Abu Dhabi driving license has been mostly digitized. First you need to head to any approved optician shop to do the eye test which is the first step in the process. You will provide the optician shop with your Emirates ID and AED 100. They will upload the eye test result to Abu Dhabi traffic system.

If you have a driving license from India, Pakistan, Philippines, or Russia, you are eligible for a golden chance.  So after the eye test, you can head to our office with the original driving license, your Emirates ID and one photograph. We will do the translation and upload your documents to Abu Dhabi traffic system. You will receive a message after translation. Then you just need to open a driving file. No documents required to open a driving file as we will upload your documents with the translation as it is now one process. After you open a driving file, you will receive a message from traffic with your traffic number and try file number so you can use it to book the theory classes through Emirates driving company website. You need to pass the theory classes with 37 out of 45 at least. After passing the theory classes, you can book a driving test, and if you pass it, you will get your UAE driving license. If you fail the golden chance, you will need to take some practical classes and apply again.

Golden chance driving license in Abu Dhabi is a highly advantageous opportunity to obtain a driving license in Abu Dhabi if you have a driving license from your home country.

From AED 150
opening driving file

If you are not eligible for driving license conversion or golden chance

If you do not have a foreign driving license and need to get a driving license in Abu Dhabi, you can do the eye test at an approved optician shop then you can visit our office with your Emirates ID, Passport and one photograph. We will open you a driving file and complete all the process so that you can apply for the theory classes and then the practical classes with Emirates driving company. After passing all the theory and practical classes, you can set a date for a driving test.

From AED 250

Why Lingo Traffic Services

Lingo Traffic Services is a leading agency in providing traffic transactions services such as opening a driving file, translation and uploading the translation to traffic system, and submission of applications to traffic system.

If you want to convert your driving license in Abu Dhabi, you can contact our office so we arrange translation of your foreign driving license and submission of the application to traffic system. You will receive an approval message from traffic department.

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