In Dubai, drivers under the age of 21 must renew their licenses annually rather than the customary every two years to start and then every five years after that. However, there is good news if you are a young driver whose license is due to expire. Although you must renew your driver’s license each year, the fee is less than half of what it would otherwise be.
What is the procedure for renewing a driver’s license and how does it differ for those under the age of 21? Here is everything you require to know.
Driving license renewal requirements
The procedure to renew your driver’s license is a little different if you are a young driver between the ages of 18 and 21. Newly licensed drivers typically need to renew their licences every two years. The license is then valid for five years after the initial renewal.
However, underage drivers of all nationalities must renew their driver’s licences annually. In Dubai, the Road and Transport Authority (RTA) oversees both the issuance of driving licences and their renewal procedures.
In Dubai, how much does it cost to renew a driver’s license?
For drivers under the age of 21, the renewal charge is Dh100 plus a Dh20 knowledge fee. This adds up to Dh120 overall.
The cost of renewing your license if you are older than 21 is Dh320.
Eye test requirement for drivers under the age of 21
Drivers under the age of 21 are exempt from the requirement to have an eye examination, according to the RTA call center at 800 9090. However, once the driver reaches the age of 21, they must take a three-year eye test.
How under 21-year-olds can renew their driving license in Dubai?
Through the RTA website, http://www.rta.gov.ae, or the official RTA mobile app, “Dubai Drive,” which is accessible for both Android and Apple smartphones, you may quickly and conveniently renew your driver’s license online in a few minutes. A month before the license is set to expire, you can submit an application for renewal.
Make sure you pay any outstanding traffic fines before you apply for the renewal, though.
Also Read: How to apply for a Dubai driving license online in a few minutes?
Documents required
- Emirates ID
- Current driving license.
How to apply for renewal through the RTA website:
- Visit this link here: https://www.rta.ae/wps/portal/rta/ae/home/rta-services/service-details?serviceId=3704299 and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
- After that, you can choose to renew your driver’s license by providing any of the information shown below:
- Emirates ID
- Driving license
- Traffic Code
- Plate Number
- After choosing the option, a One-Time-Password (OTP) will be sent to the phone number associated with your Emirates ID or driver’s license through SMS.
- Click “Next” after entering the OTP.
- Your personal data will then be immediately retrieved. Your name, registered mobile number, email address, and driver’s license information will all be included in the information.
- If any information is missing, fill it in and double-check it before pressing the “Next” button.
- Subsequently, pay the fees electronically using a debit or credit card.
When does one receive the renewed driving license?
While you wait for the driving license card, you will receive a temporary electronic license by email.
When the driving license card is generated, you can choose between two delivery methods:
- 4 The RTA Customer Happiness Centers in Deira or Al Barsha are where you may pick it up.
- Or, for an extra Dh25, have it delivered by courier to your place of business or residence.