UAE: No Driving Licence Test Required for Residents from These 43 Countries

No Driving Licence Test Required for 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