Documents Required to Rent a Car in Dubai

Renting a car in Dubai is straightforward, but rental agencies are legally required to verify specific identification documents for insurance and police registration.

1. Document Checklist for Tourists & Visitors

If you are visiting the UAE on a tourist visa, you must provide:

• Original Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months.
• Entry Visa: Tourist visa stamp in your passport or electronic visa printout.
• National Driving License: Original physical card from your home country.
• International Driving Permit (IDP): Required if your home country license is not in English/Arabic or not on the exempt list.

2. Document Checklist for UAE Residents

If you reside in the UAE on a residence or employment visa, you must provide:

• UAE Driving License: Original physical license card.
• Emirates ID: Original physical identification card.
• Passport & Visa Copy: Resident visa page.

All documents must be scanned and submitted before delivery. Credit card pre-authorizations are usually required for traffic fines security, unless a cash or no-deposit option is explicitly arranged in writing.