Acquiring a Driving License in Saudi Arabia for Expat Women
Introduction
Expat women residing in Saudi Arabia have the option to either apply for a new driving license or convert their foreign driving license to a Saudi license. Below is a comprehensive guide for both processes.
Apply for a New Saudi Driving License
Appointment at a Saudi Driving School for Women
- Access driving schools for women in Saudi Arabia through your Absher account.
- Schedule a driving license appointment via your Absher account.
- Remember to bring your digital Iqama on the day of the appointment.
- Recommended: List of Driving Schools in Saudi Arabia
- Cost: Approximately SR 2,500.
Assessment Test
- Undergo an assessment by a driving school instructor to determine required hours of classes.
- Options include:
- 5 hours classes for SR 700.
- 15 hours classes for SR 1,400.
- 30 hours classes for SR 2,500.
- If unsatisfied, reapply for assessment after 30 days.
Theory Classes
- Attend a 4-hour theory class covering driving rules.
- Take a 30-minute, 40-question computerized test, requiring 70% correct answers.
Dallah Driving School computer test questions/answers
Practical Training
- Engage in 6 hours of practical training in a real car within the driving yard.
- Face a practical driving test upon completion.
Practice on Road
- Pass the yard test to proceed with 14 hours of road practice, gaining confidence for the Saudi driving license.
Final Driving Test
- Undergo a final practical test focusing on 16 basic competencies.
- Passing this test is necessary to obtain a Saudi driving license for expat females.
Retraining
- If unsuccessful, attend another 4-hour training session.
Printing the Driving License
- Obtain the driving license upon passing the final driving test.
Convert Foreign Female Driving License
Requirements
- Active Absher account.
- Muroor appointment with the purpose “Replace of foreign driving licenses – women”.
- Foreign Driving License with embassy and MOFA attestation.
- Payment of required fee.
- Efada Medical Report for Driving License.
- Digital Iqama.
Visit Traffic Police Office
- Visit the Saudi Traffic Police Office at the appointed date and time with necessary documents.
Driving Test
- Depending on the origin of your foreign driving license, a driving test may be waived.
- In a standard driving test, demonstrate skills through various maneuvers and speed control.
- Pass the driving test to proceed.
Printing the Driving License
- Upon passing the driving test, print the Saudi Driving License.
Expat women are not required to surrender their current foreign driving license to obtain a Saudi driving license.