UAE Guides: Get your Driving License Renewal in Dubai by following these 3 Steps

Driving License Renewal Dubai is easy. But it all starts with passing an eye test. Once you pass an eye test, then the information is automatically updated on the RTA System. Then, you can move ahead with the procedure.

After the eye test, you can either call the Call Centre at 8009090 and pay Fees and Fines through the Credit Card.

You can also renew your license by visiting the RTA portal or Dubai Drive App and proceed by paying fees and fines because your eye test results are already updated on the RTA System. Last but not least, you can continue your driving license procedure at RTA's registered Optician's shop.

Here are 3 steps that you need to follow in order to get your driving license renewed in Dubai.

Step 1: Clear fines on your driving license. (If you have any)

Step 2: Get your Eye Test Done.

Step 3: Apply for Renewal (through the app).

Step 1: Clearing your fines on your driving license is important.

This step is followed throughout the Emirates, so you can't do anything about it. Clear your fines as soon as possible and move on with the following steps. Also, this is the time when you don't need to sweat about the black points. You can get them reduced if the time for renewal hasn't come. However, these black points will automatically be reduced to zero and cleared with the new license. Here's our Black Point System Explained: How to Reduce Them. 

Step 2: Get your Eye Test done.

Your Eye Test Results are valid for up to 3 years. So you don't need to get them done again if you are applying 1st time for renewal. driving license renewal in Dubai for the 1st time is done after 2 years. So you probably don't need to have your eyes rechecked if you still have a year left on your results. However, if retesting conditions apply to you now, then get your eyes tested. Please remember to get your eyes checked from Dubai Road and Transport Authority's registered optical shops.

Step 3: You can apply for the driving license renewal Dubai online at RTA Renewal Services. Besides, you can also apply for renewal for your driving license through Dubai Drive App from the Google  Play Store or from the Apple App Store.

According to RTA's PDF document on Renew License Driver, you can renew your driving license by visiting an Optician and call the service center at 8009090.

For Calling RTA Service Centre for Driving License, Call: 8009090

Three options for driving license renewal in Dubai.

Here are three different ways in which you can renew your driving license in Dubai.

A. Visit an RTA trusted Optician/ agent.

Documents Required:

Passport.

Residency Visa Copies.

Color Passport Size Photo.

After providing the required documents, ask the optician to renew your driver's license.

Pay the license fees and fines and immediately receive your temporary driving license from the optician.

Important: For receiving your permanent driving license, you need to collect it from RTA or Post Office Box or Courier.

B. Driving License Renewal Dubai Online.

Log onto RTA & choose Drivers & Vehicles With a Passport or Drivers & Vehicles Without a Passport. Before Logging in, you need to pass an eye test. The results of your eye test will be updated on the RTA system.

Get your eye test done by RTA's registered optician. You need to pass the test. The required documents are required in renewing your license online as well. Your results will be electronically sent to RTA.

Now Log onto RTA & choose Drivers & Vehicles With a Passport or Drivers & Vehicles Without a Passport.

Choose Driver License Renewal.

Pay the fees and fines (if any) with your Credit Card.

Important: For receiving your permanent driving license, you need to collect it from RTA or Post Office Box or Courier.

C. Renew your Driver's License by RTA Call Centre.

Go to the RTA's registered optician with the required documents and pass your eye test. The results will be electronically sent and updated on the RTA System.

Call RTA Call Centre on 8009090.

Choose Vehicle & Driver License Service.

Speak to the Operator.

Afterward, pay for the fees and fines through your credit card.

Your temporary driving license will be immediately received through email.

Important: For receiving your permanent driving license, you need to collect it from RTA or Post Office Box or Courier.

People Also Ask about Driving License Renewal in Dubai.

How much does it cost to renew a driving license in Dubai?

Driving License Renewal Dubai Fees is 100 AED + 20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees for Drivers that are younger than 21 years old.

300 AED + 20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees for Drivers that are younger than 21+ years old.

Find more details here on

Fines on Delay of Late Driving License Registration.

Can I renew my UAE driving license before it expires?

There is no grace period for an expired license. You can renew your Driving License from RTA registered optician, or Online by logging onto the RTA portal or by calling RTA Call Centre at 8009090.