UAE stands for united Arab emirates which means that its the union of seven different Arab states that were united on 2 December 1971.
UAE is a center for all the expats from all over the world because its provide a business environment for businessman and also provides good job opportunities for workers.
As we all know that many parts of the world are suffering from unemployment and inflation many people are living without getting food because of poverty so to get out from this condition people decides to travel out side the country to overcome the miserable poverty.
How To Convert UAE Driving License To International License
As Dubai provides millions of jobs in every field so many expats rush to Dubai to do jobs and run their families. Most of the expats are working as drivers in Dubai either of heavy vehicles or taxi drivers.
Other than workers tourist also sometimes needs to drive the car to explore different locations of UAE as all the UAE is not connected by the public transport.
So to drive in UAE every one needs to have driving license because UAE is really strict about rules and regulations. It needs every one to follow the laws of the country otherwise you can be heavily fined which you to pay at any cost other wise without paying it you can’t even leave the country and go to home.
Dubai international driving license:
First of all let’s know what is international driving license? Here we are having the answer of this question go through the article to know about it.
From UAE whether its a job or your trip before starting your journey you must be sure to apply for the Dubai international driving license because it is widely used in European countries.
The international driving license is a type of document and certificate that is recognized internationally translation of the driving license that will allows you to drive outside the UAE safely with out the need of another driving license of that country.
Benefits of International driving license:
• It is to be kept in mind that international driving license is an addition to the national driving license but it is not its replacement.
• If you are planning to go outside the country for the purpose of any business meeting or for outing with your family than you must carry both license with you to avoid any miss understanding in abroad.
• The international driving license validity is for one year and it proves that you are holding valid license that is registers from your country of residence.
• In case if you got a new job in European countries or GCC countries except Qatar you will be provided the license directly by showing the international driving license than you can easily rent a car and explore the new world.
Method to get international driving license in Dubai
There are many methods by using it one can apply for the international driving license if you are planning to travel outside UAE. You have to apply for the international driving license before your flight. You should know that all the international driving license are valid for one so you should keep its expiry date in mind and renew it on time to avoid any problem.
Authorities of getting international driving license in UAE :
There are several ways of getting the international driving license in Dubai so let’s have a look:
• On the top is the name of Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE that is abbreviated as ATCUAE. It has offices spread in all seven emirates so can apply from the office nearest to you.
• Ministry of interior mobile application is also another authority from which you can apply for the Dubai international driving license.
• Emirates post offices also provides the application of International driving license.
• Dnata office located at sheikh zayed Road Dubai that allows the candidates to apply for the Dubai international driving license.
Requirements:
• First of all the applicant is required to fill an application form online or by hand.
• Then you have to submit a copy of valid Emirates ID.
• A copy of passport and residency status is required.
Moreover a copy of valid UAE driving licence is also needed.
• Two passport photos are also need to be submitted.
Cost of getting Dubai international driving license:
An international driving license does not cost too much the cost of international driving license is Dh170 plus tax that may bee 40 or 50 dirhams.
Time taken:
The online application will be completed with in three working days of receipt so you have to allow five working days for all the online application process and then the license will be delivered to your requested address.
But if you plane to do the applicant by going to the office and on the counter application can take half an hour.
Countries requiring International driving license:
A list of 174 countries is declared by Auto mobile and touring club of the UAE that needs the international driving license to drive there. These countries include Spain, Oman, Germany, Britain and India.
So if you want to drive safely in UAE than you should have a driving license and then if you want to travel outside the UAE for a tour or business meeting than you should convert the UAE driving license into international driving license which is uses internationally in many countries.
So these were all possible information about the international driving license that you should know so go through the article to get full information.