UAE Driving Licence Can Be Exchanged For a British One

UAE drivers can now exchange their licence for a British one. If you’re looking into moving to the UK or going for a fun trip, then you wont have to repeat your driving test.

The UK's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) took the decision, which came into effect May 20, after an analysis and public consultation.

Testing standards are equivalent and so there is no value in requiring the driver to repeat a test to get a GB licence

"Testing standards for the specified vehicle categories are equivalent and so there is no value in requiring the driver to repeat a test to get a GB licence," DVLA said, summing up the responses to its consultation.

"The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has approved the standards for cars in respect of North Macedonia, Taiwan and Ukraine, and for cars and small motorcycles not exceeding 125cc in respect of United Arab Emirates."

However, most cars in the UK are manual, so UAE drivers with automatic licence will need to find an automatic car in the UK or retake the DVLA test.

The same rules were extended to Taiwan, Ukraine and North Macedonia.

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