How to Apply for a Professional Driver Permit in Dubai
Understand the RTA permit route for taxi, luxury-vehicle, school-bus, tourist-vehicle drivers and school-transport supervisors.
The short answer
A professional driver permit in Dubai is an RTA work permit for specified passenger-transport roles, not an ordinary driving licence. The employing or franchised company is involved in the application route.
What to do
1. Identify the exact permit
RTA groups permits for taxi, luxury-vehicle, school-bus and tourist-vehicle drivers, plus female school-transport supervisors. Requirements differ by role.
2. Confirm employer eligibility
Ask the company to show that it is authorised for the relevant transport activity and that the job offer matches the permit requested.
3. Complete required checks and training
Follow the live RTA journey for medical, training, testing and document requirements applicable to that permit category.
4. Verify issuance before starting work
Keep the permit and expiry details and check any renewal, conduct or quality obligations tied to the role.
Important: Never pay an individual to bypass RTA, licensing, medical or employer requirements.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 7 October 2026 against RTA — Professional Driver and Supervisor Permits ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.