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Can tourists drive in Oman with home license?

If you are travelling to any countries the first thing that comes up in your mind is Can tourists drive there with their home license?

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Oman is known for big roads and long routes. As compared to most of the countries you can rent high-end cars and jeeps in Dubai.  Maybe you want to explore Dubai by driving yourself. Driving in Dubai dessert by yourself is nothing less than an adventure. Well, again it all depends on the very same question ” Can tourists drive in Dubai” Let me help you to answer this question.

NOTE: In UAE cars steering wheel is on the left side and they drive on the right side. It is similar to USA, Canada, Germany and France unlike in UK, Pakistan, South Africa and other various countries.

Driving License

  • Visitors, not UAE resident

    • Tourist on a visit visa required an international driving license in conjunction with their national driving permit to drive in UAE. Alternatively, you can apply for a temporary driver’s license if you hold a driving from these countries:
      • Australia
      • Austria
      • Bahrain
      • Belgium
      • Canada
      • Denmark
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Greece
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Kuwait
      • Netherlands
      • New Zealand
      • Norway
      • Oman
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Qatar
      • Romania
      • Saudi Arabia
      • South Africa
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Switzerland
      • Turkey
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • For more information please contact RTA authority. They have an online support system.
  • UAE Residents

    • If you have changed your visa type and hold a resident visa then you must have to apply for UAE driving license. If you have a driving license from these countries then the process becomes so simple. You just have to show your driving license and do a little paperwork and that is it.
    • Other may need to pass a few written and practical tests. For a complete guide please review how to get a UAE driving license.
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Things to consider when picking up your rented car

Now that you have decided on the car, here are some things to keep in mind on the day when you pick it up:.

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Is car rental beneficial than public transportation

If you need some more facts to help you decide whether or not you should rent a car during your holidays!.

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Driving license requirements in the Oman

To drive legally in Oman, you typically need the following:.

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