{"id":75660,"date":"2022-11-24T12:59:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T12:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=75660"},"modified":"2024-05-24T16:26:01","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T16:26:01","slug":"rta-special-driving-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/rta-special-driving-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a Special Driving Permit in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Apart from the road and public transport network, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai oversees driving licence processes, parking rules and regulations. It is mandatory for all car owners to hold a valid driving licence in the Emirate. Similarly, all drivers who drive safari vehicles, trams, vehicles of special nature or are employed as a driver at an organisation, are required to obtain an RTA special driving permit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holding a special driving permit by RTA Dubai is mandatory. Let\u2019s find out how you can apply for RTA special driving permit, the documents required and other important details.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RTA SPECIAL DRIVING PERMIT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are all the important details that you need to know when applying for a special driving permit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR RTA SPECIAL DRIVING PERMIT? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Those interested in working with a tourism company offering desert safari tour are required to get a special driving permit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The eligibility for RTA special driving permit is detailed as under: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAFARI DRIVERS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Residents and citizens who already hold a valid UAE driving licence<\/a> and are employed at a safari tourism company are eligible to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRAM DRIVERS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Citizens and residents working with a tram operator and holding a UAE driving licence can apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

OCCUPATIONAL DRIVERS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Light vehicle drivers employed by people living in Dubai as well as bus and heavy vehicle drivers are eligible to apply for RTA special driving permits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DRIVERS OF SPECIAL NATURE VEHICLES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Corporate drivers who drive vehicles within the premises of their organisation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR RTA SPECIAL DRIVING PERMIT <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The required documents for RTA special driving permit include Emirates ID<\/a> number for all types of special driving permits. However, for safari driving permit, you will also need to submit E-criminal status investigation certificate from Dubai Police <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHERE AND HOW TO APPLY FOR SPECIAL DRIVING PERMIT IN DUBAI <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you want to apply for a tram driver job, you are required to obtain a special driving permit and must hold a valid UAE driving licence<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For all types of special driving permits in Dubai, you can apply via RTA Dubai<\/a> official website. Here we have detailed steps on how to apply for RTA special driving permit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Browse the RTA official website<\/a> and log in to the Special Driving Permits Management platform<\/li>
  2. Add the driver (s) to the driver\u2019s list by entering the Emirates ID number<\/li>
  3. Apply for the learning permit <\/li>
  4. Pay the required service fees<\/li>
  5. Complete the training requirements (if any applicable) <\/li>
  6. Book a practical test appointment and pay the fees for the test<\/li>
  7. Once the test is cleared, pay the fees to issue special driving permit<\/li>
  8. The special driving permit is issued and can be downloaded anytime via the Special Driving Permits Management platform.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    It is worthwhile to note that the employer representative hiring the driver is required to apply on the potential driver\u2019s behalf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For desert driving permit, you can apply through this list of driving schools in Dubai<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n