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Foreign Driving License Replacement / Exchange – Abu Dhabi

Convert or exchange your eligible European or other approved foreign driving licence to a UAE driving licence in Abu Dhabi with professional application assistance from Fimkin.

  • Expert document handling & submission
  • Coordination with authorities
  • Pickup and delivery available
  • Dedicated support throughout
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About this service

The service is intended for UAE residents holding a valid driving licence issued by a GCC country or another country designated for licence exchange. Abu Dhabi Mobility officially provides exchange of foreign driving licences from GCC and designated countries through the TAMM platform.

Where the applicant and licence meet the applicable eligibility conditions, the foreign licence may be exchanged without following the standard new-driver training route. Eligibility should always be checked according to the issuing country, licence category, nationality/residency status and current authority requirements before the application is confirmed. The UAE Government also notes that certain expatriate residents can exchange a valid licence issued by their home country.

Suitable Customers

This service is suitable for:

EU / European driving licence holders whose licence/country is eligible for exchange

GCC driving licence holders

UK driving licence holders, subject to current eligibility

Customers from other approved/designated countries

New UAE residents relocating to Abu Dhabi

Professionals and investors establishing residence in Abu Dhabi

Customers who want to check whether their foreign licence can be directly exchanged

Required Documents

Basic Documents

Original valid foreign driving licence

Clear colour copy of foreign driving licence - front and back

Original Emirates ID

Emirates ID copy

Passport copy

UAE residence details/visa information, where applicable

Approved eye-test result

UAE Pass

Active Abu Dhabi traffic file, where required

Abu Dhabi Mobility states that its digital driver-licensing services use UAE Pass and an active traffic file.

Additional Documents - Where Applicable

Legal Arabic translation of foreign driving licence

Driving licence verification/authentication

Embassy/consulate letter

Electronic verification from the issuing country

Name-matching/supporting document where the licence and passport names differ

Other documentation requested by the licensing authority based on the issuing country

Fimkin Scope of Service

Eligibility Check → Document Review → Foreign Licence Translation (if required) → Eye Test Guidance → Traffic File Assistance → TAMM Application Assistance → Foreign Licence Exchange/Replacement Follow-up → UAE Driving Licence Issuance Support