The UAE's citizens and residents who intend to drive in a foreign country, while on a trip, are required to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) before leaving the UAE. Find out where and how to apply for it.
Use the Markhoos service to find the list of countries where you can drive with your UAE-issued driving licence.
UAE citizens and residents who intend to drive in a foreign country are required to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) while in the UAE. The IDP is a United Nations convention and a legal requirement that allows motorists to drive their vehicles outside the UAE legally, without the need for further tests and applications.
The permit is valid for one year and the following documents are required to get it:
IDP can be obtained through the following entities:
Also, refer to the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs to check which countries exchange a valid UAE driving licence.
Related links
Apply online to get an international driving permit through the MOI UAE app available on iTunes and Google Play - Ministry of Interior
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