Instant IDP: Get Your International Driving Permit on DubaiNow

The DubaiNow app is transforming administrative tasks by offering residents a fast, digital way to obtain their International Driving Permit (IDP). This streamlined, paperless process drastically reduces waiting times and eliminates the need for inconvenient in-person visits previously required at RTA centres or the ATCUAE.

By leveraging technology, the entire IDP application and issuance process is completed instantly within the app, aligning with Dubai’s ambitious digital transformation strategy.

The 5-Step Digital IDP Application

Getting your International Driving Permit through DubaiNow is simple and swift:

1. Download: Get the DubaiNow app on your smartphone (available on iOS and Android).
2. Navigate: Go to the ‘Driving Licence’ section within the app.
3. Enter Details: Input your personal information and your valid UAE driving licence details.
4. Pay Fee: Complete the payment of the AED 177 service fee.
5. Submit & Receive: Submit the application and receive your digital IDP instantly within the app.

Key Benefits of Using DubaiNow for IDP

This digital service offers significant advantages for travellers and residents:

• Speed: Issuance happens in a matter of minutes, a huge improvement over traditional, multi-day processes.
• Convenience: The entire process is completed digitally, eliminating the need for in-person trips or queues.
• Paperwork Elimination: The digital-first approach reduces the requirement for physical forms and paperwork.
• Integration: The service is integrated into the DubaiNow app, which already manages over 280 services from 44 different government and private entities.
• Flexible Collection: Though the permit is issued digitally, users have flexible collection or delivery options for physical copies if required by the destination country.

Eligibility and Important Checks

Before applying, ensure you meet these requirements:

• You must hold a valid UAE driving licence.
• The DubaiNow app must be updated to the latest version.
• Important: While the IDP is issued digitally, applicants must check if the destination country accepts the digital permit or requires a printed copy.