How to get a motorcycle licence in Abu Dhabi
The process of getting a driving licence for motorcyclists in Abu Dhabi is similar to other driving licence processes in the UAE. We’ve compiled a detailed overview of how to get a motorcycle licence in Abu Dhabi. Read on to find about the eligibility criteria, training, application process and more.
Motorcycle driving eligibility
To be eligible for a motorcycle licence in Abu Dhabi, you need to:
- Have a valid residence visa or be an Emirati national
- Be 17 or older
- Clear an eye test
Candidates are also required to be medically fit.
Required documents for bike licence in Abu Dhabi
The following documents are required when applying for a motorcycle licence in Abu Dhabi:
- A valid passport copy with residence visa
- Two photographs
- A valid original Emirates ID card
- Eye test report
- No objection letter from the sponsor (if required)
- Original motorcycle licence from home country and its copy
Categories and Application Process
Those who apply for motorcycle licences in Abu Dhabi fall into these categories:
- First-time applicants with no previous licences in any other country
- Those with driving licences from approved countries.
Process for International Driving Licence Holders
Some international applicants may transfer their existing licence to a UAE licence. The list of countries include:
- Bahrain
- Qatar
- Oman
- Saudi Arabia
- Kuwait
- Austria
- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Ireland
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Switzerland
- Spain
- Sweden
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- United States
Motorists who don’t have valid licences from these countries will be considered first-time applicants. They will be required to undergo the necessary theoretical and practical driving tests. Motorists can also transfer driving licences from one emirate to another.
PROCESS
- Acquire an NOC or No Objection Certificate from your visa sponsor or workplace
- Eye test results
- Legal translation of the international licence from a typing centre
- Passport sized photo
- Payment of processing fee; AED 250 for conversion
First time applicants
Applying for the first time? Follow these steps:
STEP ONE: EYE TEST
The test can also be conducted at any opticians in Abu Dhabi approved by the emirate’s traffic and licencing authority.
STEP TWO: OPEN A TRAFFIC FILE
You can use the Abu Dhabi Police mobile app or visit the TAMM website to open a traffic file. For this, you must have a passport size photo, Emirates ID and cleared eye test.
STEP THREE: TRAINING AT EDC
The Emirates Driving Company is a renowned driving school that is affiliated with the government.
This school offers different categories of courses for driving, depending on the skill and experience of students. The school offers both theory and practical courses that aim to provide students with all necessary knowledge about UAE traffic signs, traffic safety rules and more. The school also educate their students on the traffic penalties in Abu Dhabi.
Applicants have to attend the required theory and practical classes and subsequently pass the tests. Once the tests have been cleared, applicants can obtain their driving licence from the government authorised traffic authority in the emirate.
STEP FOUR: ROAD TEST CLEARANCE
You will be given a Certificate of Readiness, which you will need to present to book a practical road test with the EDC. All tests, including parking and driving, are initially conducted inside a rink for safety purposes.
Those who do not clear the practical test are required to undergo an additional seven hours of training.
Applicants who successfully complete their road tests will be required to take their certificates to the Drivers and Vehicles Licencing Departments. After completing the necessary requirements, they can collect their driving licence. You can also collect it at any Abu Dhabi Police Customer Happiness Centre.
The total cost of the training depends on how quickly applicants clear the test. Those with driving experience naturally pass through quickly, which reduces sessions and hence the overall price.
Abu Dhabi Bike Licence Total Fees
As per the official website of TAMM, here’s a general overview of the cost of a bike licence in Abu Dhabi:
- Opening traffic file: AED 200
- Eye test: AED 100
- Licence exchange: AED 600
- Theory and practice: Depends on driving experience
- Driving test date and permit: AED 200 (Abu Dhabi Police)
- Issuing new licence: AED 100 (Abu Dhabi Police)
You can also add a new category to your driving licence, the costs for which differ.
FAQs
I need a motorcycle licence in Abu Dhabi, how do I contact the Emirates Driving Company?
Here are the contact details of the Emirates Driving Company in Abu Dhabi:
- Location: Street Number 17, Mussaffah Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi
- Contact: 600-588-880
How do I obtain a driving licence in the UAE?
The process differs from emirate to emirate. A full list of approved centres, required documents and related info can be found on the official UAE Government Portal.
That wraps our guide about how to get a motorcycle licence in Abu Dhabi. Want to apply for a licence for another type of vehicle in the emirate? Check out our blog about getting a driving licence in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai-based aspiring Valentino Rossi can check out our blog on how to get a bike licence in Dubai.
