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Driver's license question

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 10:27

Hi ladies!

Will be relocating to AD with my husband in a few weeks. I understand that he needs to write me a letter of permission in order to get a drivers license. Does anyone know if I am able to drive the car on my international license for a short period until we're able to take care of this?

Thanks!!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 January 2013 - 23:15
Thank you both....very helpful!
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 13:18
Hi ladies! Will be relocating to AD with my husband in a few weeks. I understand that he needs to write me a letter of permission in order to get a drivers license. Does anyone know if I am able to drive the car on my international license for a short period until we're able to take care of this? Thanks!! dont worry its easy. when you go to do your licence ask at the desk they have a proforma in arabic behind the desk you just fill in the name and hubs signs its very simple. we all had to do it at some point. the thing is once you have a visa you cannot drive any car until you have a uae licence even rental cars.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 03 January 2013 - 11:49
As long as you are still on your visit visa you may drive but as soon as you have a residence visa you will have to convert before driving. Go on AD government web site for info. The letter he needs to write can be short and sweet. Your current license needs to be translated in Arabic at a official translation office. Good luck! <em>edited by Lulu12 on 03/01/2013</em>