Renew Driving License Dubai: Fees, Eye Test and Steps
To renew your Dubai driving license, pass an RTA-approved eye test, clear any traffic fines, then renew online through the RTA website or the Dubai Drive app. The renewal fee is AED 300 for residents aged 21 and over. A renewed license is valid for 5 years for residents and 10 years for UAE and GCC nationals.
- Take an RTA-approved eye test.
- Clear any outstanding traffic fines.
- Renew and pay online via the RTA website or Dubai Drive app.
What you need to renew your Driving license in Dubai?
Renewing a Dubai driving license is quick once two things are sorted: a valid eye test and a clean fine record. Both are checked automatically when you renew online.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eye test | RTA-approved eye test, about AED 140 to 180, valid for the renewal |
| Fines cleared | Outstanding traffic fines settled before renewal |
| Login | UAE Pass or an RTA account for online renewal |
The eye test is the one extra step people forget. You take it at an RTA-approved optical or eye test centre, and the result links to your traffic file automatically. Before you start, it is worth running an RTA fine check so nothing blocks the renewal.
How to renew your Dubai driving license?
The whole process is online and usually takes only a few minutes once the eye test is done. You do not need to visit a service centre in person.
- Book and pass an eye test at an RTA-approved centre. The result is linked to your file automatically.
- Clear any outstanding traffic fines.
- Log in to the RTA website or the Dubai Drive app with UAE Pass, choose driving license renewal, and pay. The digital license is issued at once and the card is couriered to you.
Residents aged 21 and over can renew up to six months before the expiry date, so there is no need to wait. While you are at it, check whether your car registration renewal is due, since the two often fall close together. The full set of driver tasks is in our UAE traffic, vehicle and fines guide.
Fees, validity and the late-renewal fine
The renewal fee is fixed, but the validity period depends on your status. UAE and GCC nationals get a longer term than residents.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Renewal fee, age 21 and over | AED 300 |
| Renewal fee, under 21 | AED 100 |
| Eye test | About AED 140 to 180 |
| Validity, residents | 5 years |
| Validity, UAE and GCC nationals | 10 years |
| Late-renewal fine | AED 10 per month from expiry, up to AED 500 |
The late fine is small at first but adds up. It runs at AED 10 for every month past the expiry date, capped at AED 500. Renewing on time, or in the six-month early window, avoids it completely.
Frequently asked questions
How do I renew my Dubai driving license?
Pass an RTA-approved eye test, clear any traffic fines, then log in to the RTA website or the Dubai Drive app with UAE Pass, choose driving license renewal, and pay. The digital license is issued at once and the printed card is couriered. The whole process usually takes only a few minutes.
How much does it cost to renew a driving license in Dubai?
The renewal fee is AED 300 for residents aged 21 and over, or AED 100 for under-21s. On top of that, the mandatory eye test costs about AED 140 to 180. Any unpaid traffic fines must also be cleared first, as they block the renewal until settled.
How long is a renewed Dubai driving license valid?
A renewed license is valid for 5 years for residents and 10 years for UAE and GCC nationals. Drivers under 21 are renewed for 1 year. You can renew up to six months before the expiry date if you are 21 or over.
What is the fine for a late driving license renewal?
The late-renewal fine is AED 10 for each month past the expiry date, up to a maximum of AED 500. It is charged from the day the license expires. Renewing on time, or within the six-month early window, avoids the fine entirely.
Last verified: August 2026
Written by Roman Shah ยท Reviewed by the UAEexplained editorial team
Source: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai
