Driving in Dubai: International Driving Document requirements for visitors
Start Express ApplicationVisitors to Dubai need a 1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna Convention International Driving Document alongside their valid foreign driving licence to drive legally. Dubai and the wider UAE are party to both the 1949 Geneva Convention and the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (both acceded 10 January 2007), so either International Driving Document type is accepted. Dubai drives on the right.
Dubai at a glance
- Permit type
- International Driving Document
- How long it is valid
- 1 year (Geneva) or up to 3 years (Vienna)
How to get your permit for Dubai
You do the first step; a dedicated expert does the rest.
Tell us your destination
Dubai + your nationality. ~30 seconds.
We confirm what you need
A 1968 Vienna Convention International Driving Document for Dubai — picked for you, so you don't have to decide.
We handle the paperwork
Your dedicated expert checks your documents, prepares the application, and files it correctly with the authorized agency.
Review by a real person
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Track every step
Live dashboard + email/SMS updates from submission until your International Driving Document is in hand.
Dubai driving rules at a glance
Documents required to drive in Dubai
What police and rental counters expect you to carry, every time you drive.
- International Driving Document (1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna)Must be carried alongside your foreign licence
Frequently asked questions
Driving in Dubai with a foreign licence, answered.
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency or an authorised issuer. International Driving Documents are issued by the authorised body in your licence country; our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from the issuer's own fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal advice — acceptance rules are set by each destination country and can change. Always confirm requirements with the official issuer or the authorities of the country you're visiting.