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Good news to the license holders in the UAE! In comparison to the 24 countries that accept the UAE driving license upon the visit, the UAE Ministry of the Interior has listed 25 countries where people can replace their UAE driving license when residing there. 

The 25 countries are listed below:

• Estonia

• Albania

• Portugal

• Hungary

• Greece

• Ukraine

• Bulgaria

• Slovakia

• Slovenia

• Serbia

• Cyprus

• Latvia

• Luxembourg

• Lithuania

• Malta

• Iceland

• Montenegro

• the United Kingdom

• Austria

• Denmark

• Netherlands

• Poland

• Finland

• China

• The Republic of South Korea 

In the same vein, the licensed service's data, which was made available on the website of the Ministry of the Interior, listed 43 different nationalities whose residents can legally drive a car in the United Arab Emirates while visiting from their home country. 

The service also recognized 44 countries whose citizens, upon meeting certain requirements, could replace their national license for an Emirati license in the event of residency.

According to the licensed service page on the website of the ministry, recognition of a foreign driving license denotes the use of national driving licenses in the UAE for purposes other than residency, while replacement denotes the exchange of the national driving license for a UAE driving license during residency. 

The requirements for using a foreign driver's license and driving a car on the nation's roadways include:

• The license needs to be valid.

• Entry into the nation is being sought for a reason other than a residence. 

To replace a foreign driving license with an Emirati one, you must meet the following requirements:

• to be one of the nations where a driving license can be exchanged.

• to possess a valid residence permit.

• its owner's national license must be valid and permanent.

• completing the necessary documents, passing a medical exam, and exchanging driving licenses.

• meeting the legal age requirement in compliance with UAE laws and regulations. 

We also suggest that car insurance in Dubai and the UAE is mandatory to maintain your healthy financial stability. You can apply for motor insurance online or offline, with complete information on the policies and their terms and conditions. 

You don’t have to worry about finding a reputable company for the same purpose. Many popular insurance companies in Dubai and the UAE offer car insurance online or offline. Policyhouse.com is one of the most renowned insurance companies in UAE, with professional expertise in the sector for many years. 

If you are looking for an insurance broker in Dubai or any other emirate, we are here to assist you. If you need more valuable details, you can talk with our insurance experts and apply for the most suitable one. We are always here for you!