UAE travellers
intending to drive in a foreign country are advised to obtain an International
Driving Permit (IDP) from the Automobile and Touring Club of UAE (ATCUAE).
The IDPs were established by the United Nations in 1949 to overcome
difficulties faced by motorists travelling in foreign
countries in view of widely varying drivers licence requirements. While many
countries now allow visitors to use their domestic driving licences when
travelling abroad, this can lead to language problems.
An IDP has a number of advantages:
It is proof that the holder has a valid driving licence in their own country.
It is also printed in ten languages - the five United
Nations official languages, English, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese, as
well as German, Arabic, Italian,
the Scandinavian languages and Portuguese. This helps overcome language
barriers between drivers and police, while the document can also be a useful
form of identification in the event of a lost passport.
Any UAE resident,
irrespective of their nationality, can apply for the one year international
driving permit in Dubai, provided the resident currently holds a valid Dubai
driving licence.
Documents
required:
A
copy of passport
A
copy of UAE-issued driving licence
Two
photos
Conditions:
The
applicant should be a holder of a valid UAE-issued driving licence.
Fees:
AED140
N.B.
The
validity period of an international driving permit is one year.
Where to obtain
the service from:
Automobile & Touring Club (ATC UAE).
Their office is in Al Mamzar area, between Century Mall & Al Mulla Plaza
(see map) or you can also apply through any Emirates
Post office
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