RTA · ABU DHABI POLICE · LICENSE EXCHANGE

Driving License
Translation for License Exchange

MOJ-certified translation of your foreign driving license for UAE license exchange, car rental and insurance. Categories and names matched exactly — so RTA and Abu Dhabi traffic departments accept it first submission.

Same-Day
Rush Available
MOJ-Sworn
Translators Only
AED 60
Starting Price
50+ Langs
Any Country

Trusted Credentials

Accepted by RTA Dubai
Accepted by Abu Dhabi Police / ITC
For Exchange, Rental & Insurance
Same-Day Rush Available

Why You Need This

Exchange Your Foreign License — No Counter Rejections

A license translation that does not match your passport name or misreads your vehicle category gets bounced at the RTA counter — costing you another trip. We translate driving licenses exactly the way UAE traffic departments expect.

1

Exact Vehicle-Category Mapping

We map your license categories (B, light vehicle, motorcycle, heavy) to the UAE equivalents so the issuing officer sees exactly what you are licensed to drive.

2

Name Matched to Passport & Emirates ID

Your name on the translation matches your passport and Emirates ID exactly — the single most common reason exchanges get rejected.

3

Eligibility Guidance Before You Pay

Some nationalities exchange without a test, others must take one. We tell you whether your country is on the UAE exchange list before you spend on anything.

What We Translate

Every Driving License Format We Handle

From a plastic EU card to a handwritten paper license — translated with the categories and endorsements UAE authorities check.

Plastic Card Licenses

Modern photo-card licenses — EU, US, GCC, Asia. Both sides translated.

Paper / Handwritten Licenses

Older paper licenses from South Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Non-Latin Script Licenses

Chinese, Urdu, Arabic dialects, Cyrillic, Thai — direct into Arabic.

International Driving Permits

IDP booklets translated for rental and short-term use.

Expired Licenses (for record)

Translated to prove prior driving history where required.

Digital / App Licenses

Screenshot or PDF licenses from national driving apps.

How It Works

From License to Exchange-Ready

01

Send License (Both Sides) + Passport

Photograph the front AND back clearly — categories are usually on the back.

02

Eligibility & Category Check

We confirm exchange eligibility for your nationality and map your categories.

03

Certified Translation

MOJ-sworn Arabic translation with official stamps in 4-24h.

04

Ready for RTA / Exchange

PDF + hard copy delivered — take it to RTA or your emirate traffic dept.

Officially Accepted By

Accepted By

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RTA (Dubai)
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Abu Dhabi Police / ITC
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Emirate Traffic Depts
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Car Rental & Insurance

Transparent Pricing

Simple Per-License Pricing

Starting From
AED 60 per license
  • MOJ-sworn certified translation
  • Both sides + all categories translated
  • Name matched to passport & Emirates ID
  • Digital PDF + printed hard copy
  • Same-day rush available (surcharge)
  • Exchange-eligibility guidance included
Get Quote on WhatsApp — 10 Minutes

Most driving licenses are a single card — one flat price. International Driving Permit booklets quoted before start.

FAQ

Common Questions

Do I need a translation to exchange my driving license in the UAE? +

If your license is not already in English or Arabic, yes — RTA and the other emirate traffic departments require a certified Arabic translation to process the exchange. Even some English licenses are asked for translation when categories are unclear. Send us a photo and we confirm exactly what your case needs.

My country is on the UAE exchange list — do I still need the translation? +

Often yes. Being on the no-test exchange list speeds the process, but if the physical license is not in Arabic the department still needs a certified translation to read your name, categories and validity. We translate it so the exchange goes through in one visit.

The categories are only on the back of my card. Do you translate both sides? +

Always. The back usually carries the vehicle categories, endorsements and restrictions — the exact information the traffic department checks. We translate front and back as one certified document.

Can you translate my license for car rental or insurance instead of an exchange? +

Yes. Rental companies and insurers often accept a certified translation alongside your home license and an International Driving Permit for short stays. We deliver the same MOJ-certified translation — tell us the use and we format it accordingly.

My license is in Chinese / Urdu / Russian. Is that a problem? +

No — we translate 50+ languages directly into Arabic by MOJ-sworn translators, including Chinese 驾驶证, Urdu ڈرائیونگ لائسنس and Russian водительское удостоверение. The category codes are mapped to UAE equivalents.

My license has expired. Can it still be translated? +

Yes — we translate it exactly as issued, including the expiry. An expired license usually cannot be exchanged, but the translation is still useful to prove driving history (e.g. for an insurance no-claims discount). We will flag the expiry clearly so there is no confusion.

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