UAE: No Driving Licence Test Required for Residents from These 43 Countries
Obtaining a driving licence in the UAE tops the list of priorities for most expats. While a majority of residents have to undergo several tests before being granted a license, there are a select few countries whose licence-holders are exempt from it and allowed to drive in the country.
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) offers a service that facilitates the exchange of driving licenses within the 'Markhoos' initiative. It grants visitors the right to drive with their national driving license or exchange it with a UAE license if they hold a residence permit.
According to a list posted on the MoI's website, license-holders from these 43 countries are allowed to swap a driving licence from their home country for a UAE licence:
1 Estonia
2 Albania
3 Portugal
4 China
5 Hungary
6 Greece
7 Ukraine
8 Bulgaria
9 Slovak
10 Slovenia
11 Serbia
12 Cyprus
13 Latvia
14 Luxembourg
15 Lithuania
16 Malta
17 Iceland
18 Montenegro
19 United State of America
20 France
21 Japan
22 Belgium
23 Switzerland
24 Germany
25 Italy
26 Sweden
27 Ireland
28 Spain
29 Norway
30 New Zealand
31 Romania
32 Singapore
33 Hong Kong
34 Netherlands
35 Denmark
36 Austria
37 Finland
38 United Kingdom
39 Turkey
40 Canada
41 Poland
42 South Africa
43 Australia
Source: Khaleej Time
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