Driving License Translation in Abu Dhabi – 6 Stpes to Follow
At Nirvana Typing Center, we provide fast driving license translation in Abu Dhabi. If you are holding a foreign driving license such as UK, US, Canadian, European, or Asian, you must translate it into Arabic before submitting your application to the Abu Dhabi traffic system. Only approved centers like ours can complete this process to ensure your driving license conversion is smooth and hassle-free.Once the translation and submission are completed, you will receive an approval SMS on your registered mobile number.
If you hold a UK driving license, the process to convert it into a UAE driving license in Abu Dhabi is simple and includes:
- Eye Test – Get your vision checked at an approved center.
- Driving License Translation – Translate your UK or US driving license into Arabic and submit it through the traffic system.
- License Issuance Fees – Pay the required fees easily by visiting nearby School to Handover your License and get a new UAE driving License.
We at Nirvana Typing Center handle all types of foreign driving licenses for conversion, including:
- UK Driving License
- US Driving License
- Canadian Driving License
- European Driving License (German, Dutch, Romanian, Serbian, Ukrainian, etc.)
- Asian Driving License (India, Pakistan, Philippines – eligible for Golden Chance Driving License in Abu Dhabi)
- Chinese & South African Driving License
With Nirvana Typing Center, you can convert your foreign driving license to a UAE driving license in Abu Dhabi without delays.
What You Need to Bring for Driving License Translation:
- Original Foreign Driving License
- Emirates ID
- One Photograph
- Eye Test Report
📍 Visit Nirvana Typing Center today or call us at 050 13 73 968 to get your driving license translated and converted in Abu Dhabi quickly and professionally.
Golden Chance Driving License in Abu Dhabi – Step by Step
If you already have a foreign Driving License, you can apply for the Golden Chance Driving License in Abu Dhabi. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Eye Test
- Visit any approved Eye Test Center with your Emirates ID.
- Fee: AED 100.
- The shop uploads the eye test result directly to the traffic system Linke to your Emirates ID
Step 2: Driving License Translation
- Get your Driving License translated into Arabic.
- Required documents: Emirates ID, original Driving License, and one photo.
- Cost: AED 150.
- The office submits the application to the traffic system, and you will get an approval SMS within one working day.
- ✅ Even if you are on a Dubai visa, you can apply in Abu Dhabi.
- (For help, call 050 13 73 968).
Step 3: Open Driving File 📂
- Open a driving file through the TAMM application.
- Fee: AED 200 if you apply yourself, or AED 250 if you do it through Nirvana Typing Center (AED 200 traffic + AED 50 service charge).
Step 4: Theory Classes Booking
- Register for theory classes on the Emirates Driving Company website.
- Fee: AED 1400.
- after attending if passed then apply for road training.
Step 5: Training & Driving Test
- Book your Driving Test date through TAMM and get a training certificate.
- Complete 6 hours of private training before the test.
- Total fee (exam + Driving License issuing): around AED 1200.
Step 6: Get Your Driving License
- If you pass the direct test, you will receive your UAE Driving License.
Open Driving License File
At Nirvana Typing Center, we help you easily apply for your driving license in Abu Dhabi. If you do not already have a foreign driving license, you can still get a new driving license as long as you hold a valid UAE residency visa. To begin the driving license process, you first need to do an eye test at any approved optician shop with your Emirates ID. The eye test will cost around AED 100 and the result will be uploaded to the traffic system automatically.
Once your eye test is done, you can visit Nirvana Typing Center with your Emirates ID, passport, and one photograph. We will open your driving license file and guide you through the complete process. The driving license file costs about AED 250 and it is valid for 4 months. This file allows you to start with theory classes and then move on to practical driving classes with Emirates Driving Company.
To continue your driving license steps, you must register for theory classes which cost around AED 1400. After passing the theory exam, you will begin your practical training. Practical driving license training inside the driving school costs about AED 4000. You may also choose to train with a private road trainer before attempting the driving license test. Road trainers usually charge AED 65 per hour and depending on your confidence, you might take between 10 to 20 hours before you are ready for the final driving license exam.
After completing your training, you can book your driving license test through the traffic system or contact Nirvana Typing Center . Once you take the driving license test, you will receive an SMS with your result. If you pass, you will be issued your UAE driving license. If you fail the driving license test, you will need to go back to Emirates Driving Company in Mussafah, take additional classes, and apply again.
Your driving license file is valid for 6 months only. If it expires before you finish your driving license process, you must take another eye test and renew your driving license file through the TAMM application.
The total cost of getting a driving license in Abu Dhabi if you do not already have a foreign driving license is around AED 7000. This includes AED 250 for the driving license file, AED 1400 for theory classes, AED 4000 for practical classes, and around AED 650–1300 for private road training and license printing.
At Nirvana Typing Center, we make the driving license process simple and hassle-free. Whether you need to open a driving license file, renew your driving license file, or complete the full procedure to get your first driving license in Abu Dhabi, we are here to help you at every step