The complete guide to the Fujairah driving licence

• Fujairah National Driving Institute
• Licence Fees
• Driving Licence Procedure
• Fujairah Driving Licence Renewal
• FAQs

Many people who live in the UAE rely on its modern and advanced public transportation system for their commute. However, if you prefer driving, you must first know how to apply for a driving licence. This guide is for those who live in or are planning to move to Fujairah and want to drive a vehicle in the picturesque emirate.

Like any other emirate, the applicant must attend training and pass all the tests from a registered driving school to get the licence. Let’s find out all about the Fujairah driving licence and how you can apply for it.

FUJAIRAH NATIONAL DRIVING INSTITUTE

The Fujairah National Driving Institute is responsible for issuing and renewing driving licences in Fujairah and providing driving lessons and training skills. It works as a part of the Fujairah Traffic Department and regulates motorists in Fujairah. You can visit their office to start the Fujairah driving licence procedure immediately.

The Fujairah National Driving Institute is an official driving school that provides comprehensive driving lessons to people who apply for a Fujairah driving licence. Here are the details about its offices in the emirate.

HEAD OFFICE

• Opening hours: Weekdays from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm (Fridays off)
• Location: Al Hayl Road, Fujairah
• Contact: +971-9-222-2233

DIBBA BRANCH

• Opening hours: Weekdays from 08:00 am to 05:30 pm (Fridays off)
• Location: Al-Rifaa, Dibba
• Contact: +971-9-244 4054

QIDFA BRANCH

• Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday 09:00 am – 01:00 pm, 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
• Location: Merbah Street
• Contact: +971-9-236-0037

MASAFI BRANCH

• Opening hours: Saturday to Thursday 09:00 am – 01:00 pm, 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm
• Location: Masafi-Dhaid Street, Near Emarat Petrol Station. Masafi
• Contact: +971-9-222-9184

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FUJAIRAH DRIVING LICENCE

To obtain a Fujairah driving licence, there are different age requirements for different categories. For instance, you can apply for a motorcycle licence (Category 1) at the age of 17. On the other hand, you can apply for a driving licence for light motor vehicles (Category 2) at the age of 17 years and 6 months. That is the minimum age to start training but you can not receive the licence until you are 18 years old.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR DRIVING LICENCE IN FUJAIRAH

Here is a list of the Fujairah driving licence requirements that you have to fulfil to begin the process of obtaining a driving licence in Fujairah:

• Copy and original Emirates ID card
• Copy of passport and residence visa page, for expats
• 2 passport-size photographs
• Eye test report
• NOC from sponsor
• Opening a traffic file with the Fujairah National Driving Institute

FUJAIRAH DRIVING LICENCE FEES

To start the driving licence process in Fujairah, you must open a file with the FNDI. Here are the costs and fees of obtaining a Fujairah driving licence.

For driving training, you can expect to pay anywhere from AED 1,800 to AED 12,000, depending on the type of transmission, shift, number of classes, type of service and days you select.

FUJAIRAH DRIVING LICENCE PROCEDURE

Here is everything you need to do to get a Fujairah driving licence that is valid for 2 years.

REGISTRATION AND FILE OPENING

The citizen or resident has to apply to a registered Fujairah National Driving Institute in order to start driving training classes and pass the driving tests. The applicant needs to open a traffic file first with the FDNI. By paying the file opening fees and submitting all the required documents, you can begin the process.

LECTURES

The second step is to attend all the required classes and lectures by licenced instructors at the Fujairah National Driving Institute. This will help you learn everything about driving in the UAE, as well as the rules of the road, driving test checklist and other important information.

PRACTICAL LESSONS

Getting a real feel of driving in Fujairah is the third step of the Fujairah driving licence procedure and it is highly important. It includes practical training sessions by the approved instructors. It will teach you how to start and run a vehicle, as well as other essential information.

PARKING TEST

An interior parking test is a next step to assess your abilities for parallel parking, garage parking and hill driving. You will be examined by a member of Fujairah Traffic Police. By this point, you should have paid all the required fees and attended all the lectures.

THEORY TEST

The parking test is succeeded by a theoretical test. It is a list of 32 multiple choice questions and you have to get at least 20 of them right. It assesses your knowledge of the theories you have learnt based on real-life situations and traffic signs.

ASSESSMENT TEST

To proceed to the final test, you must take an assessment test, which is conducted by internal examiners and assesses your eligibility for appearing for the road test.

ROAD TEST

This is the last and final step which brings you closer to getting your driving licence. The driving school you go to will prepare you fully for this test. The actual road test is conducted and inspected by the Fujairah Traffic Police examiners. Once you pass the road test, you are eligible for receiving your driving licence from the Fujairah Traffic Department or FDNI.

DRIVING LICENCE COLLECTION

Once everything is done and you have passed all the tests, you can receive your driving licence from the Fujairah Driving National Institute. Now you can freely drive your vehicle all around Fujairah.

FUJAIRAH DRIVING LICENCE RENEWAL

Since the driving licence in Fujairah is only valid for two years, you have to get it renewed in time. If you don’t renew your licence a month after the expiration date, a fine of AED 10 per month will be charged. The renewal process also requires you to settle all your traffic fines in Fujairah before you begin the process.

For the Fujairah driving licence renewal process, you can apply to the Ministry of Interior website and submit your required documents, along with your Emirates ID. Once you have completed all the guidelines, you can get your renewed Fujairah driving licence. You can also check the status of your application on the website dashboard.

FAQS

HOW OLD DO YOU NEED TO BE TO GET A LICENCE IN FUJAIRAH?

Residents of Fujairah have to be at least 17 years old to apply for a driver’s licence.

CAN YOU DRIVE TO OTHER EMIRATES WITH A DRIVER’S LICENCE FROM FUJAIRAH?

Yes, holders of a valid driver’s licence from Fujairah are allowed to drive in other parts of the UAE.

And that concludes our guide to obtaining and renewing a driver’s licence in Fujairah. We hope you get to drive your dream car!

Planning on shifting? You can also learn how to get an international driving licence in Dubai, as well as the process of transferring your driving licence file.

If you do shift to another emirate, make sure you read up on the Dubai driving licence guide, Abu Dhabi driving licence guide or the Ras Al Khaimah driving licence guide beforehand. These will help you to be prepared before you make the move.