Dubai has quite the famously compassionate policy for senior citizens who are 60 or above. Emiratis who are above sixty are provided with special discounts on public transports, moreover, senior citizens with any form of disability are entitled to free parking in public areas.
In a bid to provide safe, accessible, and affordable transport systems, the UAE has dedicated a Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) parking permit for senior Emiratis that extends full support to above 60 citizens living in Dubai.
We are going to walk through the process to apply and renew parking permit for senior citizens to compile a go-to resource for anyone interested in making senior Emiratis’ parking permit in Dubai.
HOW TO APPLY FOR RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS
If you are a UAE national above 60, you can apply for parking permit for senior citizens and avail free parking in Dubai at public spaces. Let’s find out how to apply for the parking permit for senior citizens through RTA Dubai.
WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR THE RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS?
UAE nationals above 60 in Dubai can apply for RTA parking permit for senior Emiratis online via the RTA website or in person from RTA Happiness Centres located in Umm Ramool, Al Twar, and Al Manarah. Here’s what you need to do:
APPLYING THROUGH RTA WEBSITE
Here are the steps that you need to follow if you want to link parking permit for senior citizens to one vehicle only:
- Select the service named “Permit for Senior Emiratis”
- Fill in the ID number and traffic code
- The parking permit is activated instantly and does not needs to be printed
In cases if a senior citizen does not wants to link parking permit to any specific vehicle, then the steps are as follows:
- Select the service “Permit for Senior Emiratis”
- Fill in required fields and submit the documents
- Wait for the confirmation (either approval or rejection) that will be delivered through SMS after 5 business days
- Once approved, the RTA parking permit for senior Emiratis is sent on the provided address
APPLYING THROUGH CUSTOMER HAPPINESS CENTERS
You can also apply for an RTA parking permit for senior Emiratis via the Customer Happiness Centres. Here is how you can:
- Take the required documents along with you to the centre
- Submit the papers
- Receive the permit in person at the centre or through courier company with free delivery
At the Customer Happiness Centres, the parking permit for senior citizens is issued within 5 minutes.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS
If you are applying for senior Emiratis parking permit in Dubai via the RTA website, you have to submit the following documents:
- Copy of valid Marsoom or Emirates ID
- Copy of passport for Masroom holders or the Thukher card
- Picture of applicant
For those who don’t know what Thukher Card is, its is a senior citizen privilege card that the CDA issues. Thukher card is made free of charge for senior Emiratis and offers many privileges to them, if they are residing in Dubai.
If you are applying via any of the Customer Happiness Centres located in Umm Ramool, Al Twar, and Al Manarah, Here is the list of documents you need to take along:
- Original Emirates ID
- Passport’s copy
- If original Emirates ID is not available, then submit applicant’s picture
SERVICE FEES FOR RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS
There are no service fees for making a parking permit for senior citizens in Dubai. The validity, however, is 3 years after which you will have to get it renewed. The process of renewal of RTA parking permit for senior Emiratis is detailed below.
HOW TO APPLY FOR RENEWAL OF RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS
Most of the process is similar to that when applying for a new permit. However, following are the details to take notes of.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RENEWAL OF RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS
Those who already hold parking permit for senior Emiratis are eligible to apply.
WHERE CAN I APPLY FOR RENEWAL OF RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS?
For the renewal of RTA parking permit for senior Emiratis, you can apply via RTA Customer Happiness Centres situated at Umm Ramool, Al Twar, and Al Manarah or through RTA Website.
Besides, either you are applying to renew parking permit for senior citizens on the website or through the Customer Happiness Centre, the process is similar to the steps involved in applying for a new one.
The renewal service is also free and through the website the process time is two working days and at the Customer Happiness Centre the permit is renewed instantly, after submitting the required documents.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS
When applying to renew parking permit for senior citizens on the RTA website, submit the following documents:
- Copy of Emirates ID or copy of a valid Marsoom
- Copy of the passport or Thukher card
- Personal photograph
If you are applying for a renewal at Customer Happiness Centres, you must have:
- Original and copy of Emirates ID
- Copy of the passport
- Personal photograph
- Proof of Dubai citizenship or residence
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
DOES RTA PARKING PERMIT FOR SENIOR EMIRATIS ALLOW PARKING AT SPACES DESIGNATED FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION?
No, you cannot park at spaces that are reserved for People of Determination, or in fact, any other category. It only allows parking at public places in Dubai for free.
CAN ANYONE ELSE USE THE SENIOR CITIZEN PARKING PERMIT IN PLACE OF THE HOLDER?
No. Other than the authorised holder of senior Emiratis’ parking permit nobody can use it. If anyone does so may run the risk of legal accountability. RTA parking permit for senior Emiratis is only applicable to public parking areas in Dubai.
RTA has always ensured that car parking in Dubai and payment of parking charges is hassle-free for everyone. Similarly, obtaining the parking permit for senior UAE nationals has been made relatively easier with options to receive it in printed form or as a smart permit. Moreover, any first relative of senior citizens can apply on behalf of the applicant online. If you don’t have a car, given the feasibility of free parking for senior citizens in Dubai with the parking permit, you may opt to drive your own vehicle without worrying about paying parking charges. You can choose to either invest in a new or used car in Dubai and explore.
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