Kørekort i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater for Expats
Komplet guide for udlændinge der får kørekort
Hurtigt Svar: Kan du køre i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater med et udenlandsk kørekort?
Ja, i IDP valid for tourists. Residents must obtain UAE license.. Derefter skal du ombytte til et De Forenede Arabiske Emirater kørekort. Godt nyt: den officielle prøve er tilgængelig på engelsk.
Nøglefakta: De Forenede Arabiske Emirater Kørekort for Expats
| Prøvemyndighed | RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) |
| Officielt Prøvesprog | Arabic, English |
| Overgangsperiode | IDP valid for tourists. Residents must obtain UAE license. |
| Teoriprøve Påkrævet | Ja (hvis ingen ombytningsaftale) |
| Praktisk Prøve Påkrævet | Ja (hvis ingen ombytningsaftale) |
| Lægeundersøgelse | Ikke påkrævet |
| Samlet Omkostning | AED 200-500 (~$55-136 USD) exchange or AED 5,000-7,000+ (~$1,360-1,900+ USD) driving school |
| Behandlingstid | 1-2 days (exchange) or 2-6 months (driving school) |
Berettigelse efter Nationalitet
🇪🇺 EU/EØS-borgere
Most EU countries eligible for direct exchange. No test required.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 US/UK-borgere
Both USA and UK eligible for direct exchange without tests.
🌍 Andre Ikke-EU-borgere
Depends on nationality. 36 countries eligible for direct exchange.
🎓 Studerende
Can obtain license if sponsored. Same process as residents.
Kørekort Ombytningsaftaler
✅ Direkte Ombytning (Ingen Prøve Påkrævet)
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Most EU countries (Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, etc.), Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Total of 36 eligible countries
❌ Ingen Aftale (Fuld Prøve Påkrævet)
Countries not on the 36-country list must attend driving school and pass all tests
Påkrævede Dokumenter
- ✓Emirates ID
- ✓Valid residence visa
- ✓Eye test certificate
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓NOC (No Objection Certificate) from sponsor
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓Passport copy
Omkostningsoversigt
| Ombytnings-/Prøvegebyr | AED 200 (~$55 USD) for exchange |
| Lægeundersøgelse | AED 100-200 (~$27-55 USD) eye test |
| Oversættelse | AED 100-200 (~$27-55 USD) if needed |
| Estimeret Total | AED 200-500 (~$55-136 USD) exchange or AED 5,000-7,000+ (~$1,360-1,900+ USD) driving school |
Tips til Expats i De Forenede Arabiske Emirater
- 💡36 countries eligible for direct exchange - check if yours qualifies
- 💡Different rules per emirate (Dubai RTA, Abu Dhabi ITC, Sharjah SJP)
- 💡Driving schools are very strict and structured for non-exchange countries
- 💡Automatic vs manual license distinction matters - choose carefully
- 💡Test available in English - major advantage for English speakers
Officielle Ressourcer
Ofte Stillede Spørgsmål
Can I take the UAE driving test in English?
Is my country on the 36-country exchange list?
What is a NOC and why do I need it?
How long does driving school take for non-exchange countries?
Does my Dubai license work in Abu Dhabi?
Klar til at Øve?
Begynd at øve til din De Forenede Arabiske Emirater køreprøve på engelsk.