For residents of some countries, there is some respite and this stringent process is relaxed a little bit. If you hold a valid driving licence from GCC Countries, and other countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK or USA, you wouldn’t be counted as a first-time applicant and can convert driving licence in Sharjah by visiting the licencing centre or Ministry of Interior’s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Documents Required for Sharjah Driving Licence Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are some documents that applicants are required to carry to be allowed entry to acquire the driving licence. Here’s list of all the documents required for driving licence in Sharjah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Photocopy of passport and proof of identity and residence<\/li>
- Photocopy of Emirates ID<\/li>
- 2 photographs<\/li>
- NOC from the sponsor (in case of expats)<\/li>
- Eye test report from an RTA approved eye test centre <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Driving Schools In Sharjah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are a number of driving schools in Sharjah and you have to take a lot of factors into consideration prior to choosing the school. The ideal method to get started and one of the most essential things to do before choosing the driving school is to conduct some thorough research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Driving instructors in Sharjah driving schools prepare students for theory and practical tests <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Largely thanks to the Internet, one can apply online for the driving licence in Sharjah and all the information like the cost of taking driving licence in Sharjah or number of courses is easily accessible on school\u2019s respective websites. Following is a list of some eminent driving schools in Sharjah<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Al Qasimia Driving School<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Contact Details: +971 65650880 (Landline), +971553467835 (Mobile), +91507863441 (Mobile)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address: Office no. 14 Al Nasserya Driving Complex – Street 2 – Sharjah<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Al Shamsi Motor Driving School<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Contact Details: +971-6-565-5794 (Landline), +971-50-499-6182 (Mobile)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address: Al Shamsi Driving School, Driving School Complex, Al Nasserya, Sharjah<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Sharjah Driving Institute<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Contact Details: +971-6-538-2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address: Sheikh Khalid Bin Al Qasimi Street, Near Sharjah Traffic Police, Sharjah<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Al Midfa Driving School<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Contact Details: +971-6-565-5746 (Landline), +971-56-876-2014 (Mobile)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address: Al Nasserya Driving Complex, Near Nasserya Park, Sharjah<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Driving Licence Tests In Sharjah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are a number of tests that are mandatory for applicants to clear in order to get a driving licence. The list of tests applicants must clear to get a driving licence in Sharjah is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Vision Test<\/strong> \u2014 Driving with an impaired eyesight can have serious repercussions for the driver as well as others on the street. Therefore, your eyesight and color vision needs to be good enough to clearly look at the distant and nearby cars. The optician ensures that your eyesight meets or exceeds the minimum standard set to drive on the streets. It is important that the applicant gets an eye test for Sharjah driving licence only from RTA-approved eye test centres, which charge around AED 150. Some of RTA approved eye test centres in Sharjah include Rivoli Eyezone, Grand Optics, Al Jaber Optical and Yateem Opticians.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Applicant undergoing a vision test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n - Theory Test<\/strong> \u2014 This test determines how much you are aware of the traffic laws and regulations. The test has a total of 35 questions and it is compulsory for the students to get a minimum of 60 percent marks to pass the theory test. There are a number of online resources including a mock theory test on RTA\u2019s website so that you can know where you stand before appearing for the test. Driving schools also preapre candidates well for this test. <\/li>
- Parking and Road Test<\/strong> \u2014 During the road test, the instructor assesses candidates parking and driving skills. Before your parking and driving skills are tested on the road, your driving school conducts an internal parking and road test to prepare you for the next stage. The parking test examines whether the applicant is capable of parking a vehicle in Sharjah<\/a> without hitting a curb or breaking any traffic rule.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sharjah Driving Licence Fees and Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The total cost of a Sharjah driving licence depends on the school you choose and the number of classes you need to take. However, prior to going to get a licence, it is good to have an idea of how much each process will cost. Following are all the details about the approximate cost of Sharjah driving licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
File Opening<\/strong> \u2014 AED 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vision Test<\/strong> \u2014 AED 100<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Theory Course<\/strong> \u2014 AED 600<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Practical Training<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Automatic \u2014 AED 1400 to 3500 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manual \u2014 AED 1200 to AED 3000 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Practical Tests<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parking Test \u2014 AED 300<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assessment Test \u2014 AED 342<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Road Test \u2014 AED 300<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharjah Driving Licence Application <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Once you’ve completed the requirements stated above, you can obtain your driving licence either by going to the licencing department or from the UAE\u2019s Ministry of Interior\u2019s website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is perfectly understandable to get disheartened if you fail the test despite putting in the effort but there is always a second chance and you can apply for the driving licence again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How can I renew my driving licence in Sharjah?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Those who have a Sharjah driving licence need to get it renewed after two years. Drivers who are caught driving with an expired licence will be subjected to a fine. To renew your Sharjah driving licence<\/a>, you can either visit the Traffic and Licensing Services Centre in Al Ramtha or use the Ministry of Interior United Arab Emirates’ app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to exchange driving licence in Sharjah?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you hold a valid and original driving licence from GCC Countries {Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain} or Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK or USA, you can exchange driving licence in Sharjah. Otherwise, you will be considered a first-time applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have a driving licence, you can then look for a car you wish to drive. If you wish to start with a second-hand vehcile, dubizzle has a huge collection of used cars for sale in Sharjah<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Parking and Road Test<\/strong> \u2014 During the road test, the instructor assesses candidates parking and driving skills. Before your parking and driving skills are tested on the road, your driving school conducts an internal parking and road test to prepare you for the next stage. The parking test examines whether the applicant is capable of parking a vehicle in Sharjah<\/a> without hitting a curb or breaking any traffic rule.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Theory Test<\/strong> \u2014 This test determines how much you are aware of the traffic laws and regulations. The test has a total of 35 questions and it is compulsory for the students to get a minimum of 60 percent marks to pass the theory test. There are a number of online resources including a mock theory test on RTA\u2019s website so that you can know where you stand before appearing for the test. Driving schools also preapre candidates well for this test. <\/li>
- Vision Test<\/strong> \u2014 Driving with an impaired eyesight can have serious repercussions for the driver as well as others on the street. Therefore, your eyesight and color vision needs to be good enough to clearly look at the distant and nearby cars. The optician ensures that your eyesight meets or exceeds the minimum standard set to drive on the streets. It is important that the applicant gets an eye test for Sharjah driving licence only from RTA-approved eye test centres, which charge around AED 150. Some of RTA approved eye test centres in Sharjah include Rivoli Eyezone, Grand Optics, Al Jaber Optical and Yateem Opticians.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Al Midfa Driving School<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Sharjah Driving Institute<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Al Shamsi Motor Driving School<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Al Qasimia Driving School<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n