Saudi driving license application

Eligibility

To qualify for obtaining a Saudi driving license, individuals must meet the following criteria as outlined below:

1. To apply, the candidate must possess an active Absher account.
2. The applicant must provide a valid medical check-up report from an authorised centre. This report includes an eye examination, blood type, and other necessary tests.
3. A medical examination must be conducted at an approved centre.
4. A valid Iqama (residence permit) is required for non-Saudis.

Application form

To get the application form for issuing your Saudi driving license, please go ahead and access the official website of the Public Traffic Department from the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom.

Required documents

Gathering all the essential documents is necessary before obtaining your Saudi driving license and undergoing the driving test. Please note that your required documents may vary depending on the type of Saudi driving license you choose.

Private driving license

•  The applicant must be at least 18 and provide a medical check-up report and a copy of their civil affairs ID.
•  Provide six photos, size (4×6) cm.
•  Pay the required fees.
•  Provide a file to save documents.

Public driving license

•  The applicant’s minimum age must be 21 years.
•  The applicant’s occupation must require a public driving license.
•  Provide a medical check-up report.
•  Provide six photos, size (4×6) cm.
•  Provide a copy of the family record or a report from the civil affairs office to identify his occupation if he is single.
•  The applicant must not have a criminal record.
•  Pay the required fees.
•  Provide a file to save documents.
•  And submit a reference letter if the applicant is a government employee.

Heavy vehicle driving license

•  Fill in the specified form completely.
•  Provide four photos, size (4×6) cm.
•  Provide an identification letter from an official authority.
•  Pay the required fees.
•  Provide a file to save documents.
•  Provide an identification letter from the sponsor (non-Saudis)
•  The applicant’s occupation must entitle driving heavy vehicles.

Motorcycle driving license

•  The applicant’s minimum age must be 16 years.
•  Fill in the specified form completely.
•  Provide four photos, size (4×6) cm.
•  Provide a copy of your civil affairs ID (Saudis)
•  Provide a copy of the resident permit (iqama) and passport (non-Saudis)
•  Provide a letter from the guardian.
•  Pay the required fees.
•  Provide a good conduct and behaviour certificate from an official authority.
•  Provide an approved identification letter.
•  Provide a file to save documents.

Diplomatic driving license

•  Fill in the specified form completely.
•  Provide four photos stamped by the diplomatic authority.
•  Provide an approval letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
•  Please provide a copy of the applicant’s driving license from his country, translated into Arabic and stamped by the diplomatic authority.
•  Provide a file to save documents.

Application procedure

To obtain your Saudi driving license, please follow these steps thoroughly.

To get a driver’s license through the Absher Platform, you need to follow these steps:

1.  Visit the Absher Platform
2.  Select “Issuing a Driver’s License”
3.  Book an appointment with a driving school for theoretical testing.
4.  Once your application is accepted, you will receive a message confirming your registration.
5. 5. Complete and pass the necessary hours and requirements, including a medical examination at one of the accredited centres and the practical and theoretical stages.
6. Applicants with a valid foreign or international driving license recognized by the relevant department in the Kingdom are exempted from the test.

To follow up on the status of your license,

•  log in to your Asbher account.
•  Click on “My Services”, then “Inquires”, then “Traffic”, and then “Public Query Driving License.”
•  enter the required information, including National ID or Iqama number and date of birth.
•  Click on “View” for all information about the driving license.

Saudi driving license test

Once the medical examination for the driver’s license is completed, applicants are required to undergo the initial Saudi first-try test, which assesses their understanding of basic driving concepts. The test is conducted by an examiner who assigns a score ranging from A (Alif) to D based on the applicant’s performance. If the score is an A, the applicant is deemed ready for the final test; otherwise, they must enrol in training classes based on the examiner’s assessment.

Upon completing the driving test, applicants are given a reverse parking and computer test date. It is important to note that the computer test consists of 20 questions and must be completed within 30 minutes. To pass this test, applicants are allowed a maximum of two mistakes.

Saudi driving license fees

Below are the costs associated with different types of driving licenses.

1. Private driving license: SAR 40
2. Public driving license: SAR 40
3. General work license: SAR 100
4. Motorbike license: SAR 20
5. Temporary driving license: SAR 100

For loss and misplacement situations, the replacement fee for all types of driving licenses is a standard amount of SAR 100.