These people exempted from Dubai driving tests

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has added the People's Republic of China to the list of countries excluded from the light driver's license replacement tests.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to this effect providing for reciprocal recognition of driving licenses between the UAE and the People's Republic of China.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added the People's Republic of China to the list of countries excluded from the light driver's license replacement tests. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to this effect providing for reciprocal recognition of driving licenses between the UAE and the People's Republic of China.

Jamal Al Sada, Director of Drivers Licensing, RTA’s Licensing Agency stated: “Certain terms and conditions must be met to replace a foreign driving license, including that the applicant should hold a valid residency visa in the UAE, and a valid Chinese driving license, besides meeting the age limit of 18. The applicant must pass the eyesight test, and submit a certified translation of his/her driving license from an accredited translation office.”

It is noteworthy that countries approved for driving licence replacement are:

All GCC countries, US, Canada (Québec), Japan, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, Sweden, Romania, Belgium, Ireland, Turkey, Denmark, Portugal, Austria, France, Britain, Norway, Luxembourg, and the People's Republic of China.

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