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Can a visitor drive my car in the UAE with just his UK driving license and no residence visa

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 00:19

A friend wanted to drive my car to Oman but I don't think this is possible....correct? But will he be covered under my insurance if he drives the car just around the UAE, he has a UK drivers license.

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 09:52
Insurance companies will allow it but the police still may not accept it and you wouldn't know until you have an accident ! I looked into this recently and we ended up hiring a car for my visiting parents rather than them drive my car
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 09:15
Generally no but a few insurance companies will allow it so call and check with yours
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EW GURU
Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 09:06
I would check...a few years ago my brother was over from the UK and was driving my car. It was at night and he had forgotten to switch on the lights (not clever I know). He got pulled over by the police and when they asked to see his license he gave them his UK license, at first they said it was not valid but then the policeman called in to wherever they call in to and the guy on the phone verified that it was ok and let my brother go, obviously making sure he switched on the lights first! Anyways I'm not sure if he just got lucky that time, or if it is okay so it's worth asking. I also hadn't made any changes to my insurance or anything.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 12 May 2015 - 06:59
In short, no. They can only drive a hire car on their UK licence.
 
 

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