How to Transfer a Driving Licence To or From Dubai
Transfer a valid driving licence between Dubai and another emirate, or request the required RTA no-objection certificate.
Start with the correct channel
To transfer a driving licence to Dubai, the licence must be valid and the licensing authorities in both emirates must coordinate the file. RTA also provides the no-objection certificate used when moving a Dubai licence or driving profile to another emirate. This is not the same as transferring an unfinished learner file.
Step by step
1. Ask the receiving emirate what it needs
Confirm whether it needs an electronic transfer, a no-objection certificate or another record from the current authority. Use the exact licence and traffic-file details.
2. Complete any required test
RTA says a person whose profession is driver must complete the applicable eye or medical test at an accredited provider before applying. Other cases should follow the test shown in the service.
3. Submit through the RTA channel
Sign in with UAE Pass, Emirates ID or passport details, choose the correct direction of transfer and provide the valid licence and receiving-authority information.
4. Verify the new record before driving
Check the vehicle categories, expiry and spelling on the issued digital or physical licence. Confirm that the old authority has completed its side of the transfer.
Important: A driving-test-file transfer and a full driving-licence transfer are separate services. Choosing the wrong one can leave the active record in the original emirate.
Before you act
If another emirate requests a letter from RTA, use the no-objection option described by the service. Residence, work, study or investment links to Dubai may be relevant in some cases.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 11 October 2026 against RTA — Transfer a driving licence between emirates ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.