Opening a Driving Licence File in AUH

Process Description

Please follow the steps below: 

1. Submit the application and the required documents at the customer services centres of the Drivers Licensing Department.
2. Pay the fees and get the receipt.
3. Receive the trainee card from the customer services centres of the Drivers Licensing Department.

Required Documents

Required Document	Special Consideration
UAE Nationals
Passport or Emirates ID	Should be valid Copy
Family book	Copy
Personal photo	1 photo
Eye test	Original
No objection certificate from the guardian for the ladies who are in the family book of their fathers or husbands or those who are under the age of 21	Original
GCC Nationals
Passport or Emirates ID	Should be valid Copy
Family book	Copy
Personal photo	1 photo
Eye test	Original
No objection certificate from the guardian for the ladies who are in the family book of their fathers or husbands or those who are under the age of 21	Original
Expatriates
Passport or Emirates ID	Should be valid Copy
Residency visa	Should be valid Copy
Eye test	Original
Personal photo	1 photo
Letter from the employer (in case of general sponsorship such as Government Entities and companies)	Original

Fees

Fee	Value (in AED)
Opening a driving licence file	100
Eye test	25

Special Conditions

• Personal attendance of the applicant.
• Personal attendance of the the sponsor in case of special sponsorship for expatriates.

Service Access

E-mail:	dvl@adpolice.gov.ae
Phone:	800 5000
Customer Service:	Customer service centres of Drivers Licensing Department

Working Hours

Public service hours:
Sunday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Phone enquiry hours:
Sunday – Thursday 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM