Driving Licence Translation in Dubai, UAE
Driving licence translation in Dubai gives UAE authorities a certified Arabic version of a foreign licence. It is most often needed when residents exchange a foreign licence for a UAE licence. Whether the RTA asks for a translation, and whether it must be legalised, depends on the country that issued your licence. Dunes translates the licence and arranges any attestation that is required.
Send us a clear scan of your licence and tell us where it will be used. We confirm the requirements and send you a written quote.
Driving Licence Translation Services We Offer
We translate every detail on the licence and prepare it for the authority that will receive it.
Foreign Licence to Arabic
Certified Arabic translation of a foreign driving licence for a UAE licence exchange or other official use.
UAE Licence to English or Other Languages
Translation of a UAE licence into English or another language for use abroad.
Legalised Translations
Where the RTA requires a legalised translation for the issuing country, we arrange the translation and the attestation steps that follow.
Licences in Any Script
Licences issued in languages such as French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and others, translated with names and categories matched to your passport.
Licence Verification Certificates
Translation and attestation support for certificates from an embassy or consulate that confirm licence data, where the RTA asks for one.
Who Needs Driving Licence Translation in Dubai?
Driving licence translation is most often needed by:
New UAE Residents
Residents exchanging a valid foreign licence for a UAE licence.
Expatriates Moving Abroad
People using a UAE licence in another country that asks for a translation.
Employers and Fleets
Companies onboarding drivers who hold foreign licences.
Insurance and Other Official Use
Anyone asked by an insurer, rental company or authority for a certified translation.
Do You Need a Translation to Exchange Your Licence?
The RTA’s licence exchange service is for residents who hold a valid licence from an eligible country. It asks for a legalised translation of the licence where required, and the rule varies by country: for example, some countries require a legalised translation and others an embassy or consulate certificate. Check the RTA’s list for your country. We confirm what applies to your licence.
What We Translate
We translate the full licence, front and back: name, number, categories, dates, restrictions, endorsements and any stamps. We match name spellings to your passport so the translation does not raise a query.
Translation, Not the Exchange Itself
We provide the translation and any attestation that follows. The licence exchange itself is applied for through the RTA. For other documents, see document translation services.
Last reviewed: 25 October 2026. Requirements change, so we verify them with the relevant authority before you submit anything.
Why Choose Dunes for Driving Licence Translation
Clients choose us because we provide:
- Certified translation by Ministry of Justice-approved translators
- Names and categories matched to your passport
- Licences in any language or script
- Attestation arranged where the authority requires it
- A written quote before you commit
Our Simple Process
Send us a clear scan of your licence and where you will use it.
We confirm the requirements and send you a written quote.
We translate, certify and return your documents.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a translation to exchange my driving licence in Dubai?
It depends on the country that issued your licence. The RTA lists which countries’ licences can be exchanged and whether a translation, and what kind, is required. We confirm it for your licence before you pay for anything.
Which countries can exchange their licence in Dubai?
The RTA publishes the list of eligible countries and the documents each one needs. The list can change, so check the RTA service page or ask us to check for you.
What is a legalised translation?
It is the term the RTA uses for a translation that has gone through the legalisation steps set out for your country. The steps vary, so we confirm them for your licence.
Can you translate a licence from a language other than English?
Yes. We translate licences from French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian and many other languages into Arabic or English.
Can you translate a UAE driving licence into English?
Yes. We translate UAE licences into English and other languages for use abroad and can arrange attestation where the receiving authority asks for it.
Does the translation need attestation?
Only if the authority asking for it requires it. We confirm what applies to your licence and arrange the steps in the right order. See translation and attestation.
How long does driving licence translation take?
A single licence is usually quick, but timing depends on the language and any attestation. Tell us when you need it and we confirm timing with the quote.
How much does driving licence translation cost?
The cost depends on the language, whether attestation is needed and how urgent it is. We send a written quote before we start.
Contact Dunes Translation Today
If you need a driving licence translated in Dubai, our team is ready to help. Contact us today for a written quote.
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