{"id":3476,"date":"2025-07-23T11:22:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T08:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menbremirates.com\/?p=3476"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:24:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T08:24:01","slug":"abu-dhabi-driving-license-total-cost-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menbremirates.com\/en\/3476\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi Driving License Total Cost 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Abu Dhabi driving license file opening fees and the eye test fee for the driving test is part of the total cost to be paid to issue a driving license in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Driving License Total Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below you can find out the total cost of obtaining a driving license in Abu Dhabi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nFees<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eye test fees at an approved eye test center<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abu Dhabi Police fees for opening a traffic file<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emirates Driving Company fees for the theoretical test<\/td>\nVariable fees depending on license type and experience level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emirates Driving Company fees for the practical test<\/td>\nVariable fees depending on license type and experience level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abu Dhabi Police fees for requesting a driving test appointment and issuing a training permit for light vehicles<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abu Dhabi Police fees for requesting a driving test appointment and issuing a training permit for motorcycles<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Private driving school fees for completing 6 hours of external practical training<\/td>\nVariable fees depending on driving school<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Requesting a driving test appointment and issuing a training permit from Abu Dhabi Police for all categories except light vehicles and motorcycles<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abu Dhabi Police fees for driving test testing<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abu Dhabi Police fees for issuing a new driving license (if under 21 years of age)<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abu Dhabi Police fees for issuing a new driving license (if over 21 years of age)<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

See More:<\/strong> How to Renew Driving License Abu Dhabi<\/a> | Eye Test for Driving License Abu Dhabi<\/a> | How to Check Driving License in Abu Dhabi<\/a> | Abu Dhabi Driving License Theory Book<\/a><\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Driving License Total Cost for Exempt License Holders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below you can find out the total cost of a driving license in Abu Dhabi for exempt license holders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nFees<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eye test fees at an approved eye test center<\/td>\n100 AED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fee from a translation office accredited by the Licensing Authority to translate the license into Arabic, if necessary<\/td>\nVariable fees depending on the language and translation office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abu Dhabi Police fees for visiting the Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department to replace the license<\/td>\n600 AED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Abu Dhabi renewing Driving License Total Cost <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below you can find out the total cost of renewing a driving license in Abu Dhabi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nFees<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving License Renewal Late Fees for Those Over 21<\/td>\nAED 10 for each month of delay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving License Renewal Fees for Those Over 21<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Driving License Renewal Fees for Those 21 and Under<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

See More:<\/strong> How to Open File for Driving License in Abu Dhabi<\/a> |\u00a0Golden Chance Driving License in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/p>\n

Abu Dhabi Driving License Cost<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below you can find out the cost of a driving license in Abu Dhabi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nFees<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Light Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewing a Light Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adding a Category to a Light Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Lost Light Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Damaged Light Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Heavy Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewing a Heavy Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adding a Category to a Heavy Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Lost Heavy Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Damaged Heavy Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Light Bus Driving License<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewing a Light Bus Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adding a Category to a Light Bus Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Lost Light Bus Driving License<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Damaged Light Bus Driving License<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Light Mechanical Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewing a Light Mechanical Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adding a Category to a Light Mechanical Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Lost Light Mechanical Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Damaged Light Mechanical Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Heavy Mechanical Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewing a Heavy Mechanical Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adding a Category to a Heavy Mechanical Vehicle Driving License<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a Replacement for a Lost Device Driving License Heavy Mechanic<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a replacement driving license for a damaged heavy mechanical vehicle<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a motorcycle driving license<\/td>\nAED 200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewing a motorcycle driving license<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adding a category to a motorcycle driving license<\/td>\nAED 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a replacement driving license for a lost motorcycle<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Issuing a replacement driving license for a damaged motorcycle<\/td>\nAED 300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Replacing a driving license issued in other emirates, in replacement countries, or in a Gulf state<\/td>\nAED 200 UAE dirham<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The total cost of driving licenses in Abu Dhabi varies due to the different driving school fees and the type of driving license.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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