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Exchanging a foreign licence
Holders from about 48 approved countries can exchange without a road test.
General information, not advice. This page summarises publicly available rules in plain language. It is not legal advice or a recommendation to take any action. Procedures, fees and fines change without notice and can differ by case. The official portal below is the only authoritative source.
You need: Iqama, passport, original foreign licence (with Arabic translation if required), medical report.
Steps
- Check whether your country is on the exchange list at the traffic department (Muroor) or in Absher.
- Do the medical and eye test at an approved centre.
- Book a Muroor appointment in Absher and pay the fee through SADAD.
- Take your documents to the Muroor office. Most exchanges do not need a driving test.
- If your country is not on the list, follow the driving school route instead.
Last checked: 2026-10-24. Confirm current rules on the official source: absher.sa