How to Renew a Driving License in Abu Dhabi?

Timely renewing your driving licence in Abu Dhabi brings you many benefits. For instance, a valid driving licence keeps your insurance active. This can be quite useful if you’re involved in an accident — the insurance plan can save you from bearing heavy costs alone. Moreover, with a renewed driving licence, you can ensure that you are medically fit to drive. 

Document Required for Abu Dhabi Driving Licence Renewal 

To easily renew your driving licence in Abu Dhabi, keep the following documents handy -

• A copy of your Emirates ID (front and back)
• A valid eye test certificate (latest)
• A copy of your passport with a residence visa page (for expatriates)
• Clearance certificate from a driving school

Note: All the documents, whether copies or originals, must be valid.

Top Eye Test Centres for Renewing Your Driving Licence in Abu Dhabi

Here are some of the best eye test centres. You can visit any one of them to get your eyes tested for your Abu Dhabi driving licence renewal —

Eye Test Centres	Address	Contact Number
Yateem Groups	Hamdan Bin Mohammed St., Zone 1, Abu Dhabi	+971 568995205
Al Jaber Optical	Abu Dhabi Mall, Abu Dhabi	+971 26456111
Vision Express	Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi	+971 26120765

To renew your driving licence in Abu Dhabi, you need to pass the eye test. You should get tested every time you renew your driving licence. The cost of this test is usually AED 100. Some Points to Remember Before Getting Eyes Tested at the Official Centres —

• While you don’t need to reserve an appointment for the test in advance, it is advised to get one to avoid long lines. 
• Carry your Emirates ID and expired driving licence to the test centre. 
• Wear your prescribed glasses or lenses if applicable. 

 

 

How to Renew a Driving Licence in Abu Dhabi Online?

Here are the ways to renew your driving licence in Abu Dhabi online —

• TAMM
• Abu Dhabi Police

TAMM

TAMM is an official website of the Abu Dhabi government that offers all the services related to Abu Dhabi driving licence. You can renew your Abu Dhabi driving licence on TAMM’s official website or mobile application. Here are the steps to follow for the driving licence renewal –

 

Via TAMM Website

• Visit the official website. 
• Sign in with your UAE Pass. 
• Go to the individual option and choose the ‘Drive and Transport’ tab. 
• Visit the ‘Manage Driving Licence’ section. 
• Provide your Emirates ID number and other required documents mentioned on the screen. 
• Pay the applicable renewal fees based on your driving licence category. 
• Select the preferred method for how you want to receive your driving licence. 

 

Via TAMM Mobile Application

• Download the TAMM mobile application from the Google Play Store or the Apple Store. 
• Click on the ‘My Documents’ tab. 
• Go to the ‘Driving Licence’ tab. 
• Tap on ‘Renew Licence’. 
• Fulfil the pending documents requirements to proceed. 
• Select or upload your photo and click on the ‘Next’ button. 
• Choose the region where you want to receive the renewed driving licence. 
• Select the preferred delivery service. 
• Next, review the details and proceed to make the payment. 
• Once done, the digital document of your renewed driving licence will be in the ‘My Documents’ folder of your mobile. 

The physical copy will be delivered soon. 

 

 

Abu Dhabi Police

This is yet another official website for driving licence renewal in Abu Dhabi online. Follow these steps below to renew your licence through the Abu Dhabi Police website or mobile application —

 

Via Abu Dhabi Police Website:

• Visit the Abu Dhabi Police’s official website.
• If you are a new user, register your account on the website. 

In case you are an existing user, log in using the UAE Pass. 

• Go to the ‘Driving Licence Services’ section.
• In this section, visit the ‘Driving Licence Renewal’ tab. 
• Provide the Emirates ID and other required details on the following screen.
• Review and upload the required documents including the valid eye test certificate. 
• On the next page, pay the fee as per the applicable cost of driving licence renewal in Abu Dhabi using your preferred payment option. This amount will be as per your licence category. 
• You will then be directed to a page where you can select the preferred mode of receiving the renewed driving licence — home delivery via courier or pick-up from a designated police station. 

 

Via Abu Dhabi Police Mobile Application:

To renew your Abu Dhabi driving licence via Abu Dhabi Police’s official mobile application, download the app via Google Play Store or Apple Store. Register your account if you are a first-time user or log into the account if you’re an existing user. Follow the instructions to renew your driving licence in Abu Dhabi. 

Also Read - Abu Dhabi Driving Rules

TAMM Customer Happiness Centres for Abu Dhabi Driving Licence Renewal 

You can visit any of the TAMM Customer Happiness Centres to renew your Abu Dhabi driving licence. 

Some of the service centres are mentioned below for your reference —

• Mussafah — 6th Street, Musaffah, Musaffah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi
• Al Dana — 606 Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan, 22220 Road, Al Danah, Abu Dhabi
• Al Wathba — Al Wathbah, Al Wathbah South, Abu Dhabi
• Al Shahama — 25012, 5 Khor Bilghaylam Street, Al Bahyah, Abu Dhabi
• Al Waqan — 73rd Street, Al Ain
• Al Maqam
• Al Khazna

Abu Dhabi Driving Licence Renewal Cost

Tabled below are the driving licence renewal costs in Abu Dhabi for different renewal durations —

Renewal Period	Charges
Licence Fee for Renewing Driving Licence after More than a Year	AED 300
Licence Fee for Renewing in One Year	AED 100
Late Fee for Every Month	AED 10

Note: Pay all the traffic fines as you renew your driving licence in Abu Dhabi. This includes fines older than 6 months that are linked to your traffic number and any fines related to your driving licence.

What is the Validity of the Abu Dhabi Driving Licence?

Before moving on to driving licence renewal Abu Dhabi, let’s understand the validity of this licence and other details —

Age Group	Initial Licence Validity	Renewal Validity
21 years old and above	2 years	5 years for residents and 10 years for UAE citizens and GCC citizens
Lower than 21 years old	1 year	Not applicable (must be renewed every year)

 

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