Hundreds of thousands of young people are waiting for the moment they turn 18 to obtain a driver’s license, an unforgettable moment especially for car lovers. Even if you were one of those who obtained it decades ago, you must remember the details of the moment of testing and receiving your first license, feeling the freedom to go on various roads. The process has now developed greatly and is based on the Internet, and in the following lines we show you the costs of the license fees, the required steps and documents.
You must pay a license fee of 40 riyals, whether you are issuing it for the first time or need to renew it. The value is the same for Saudi citizens and residents in the Kingdom, and the validity of the license extends for one year, while it is possible to apply for a driver’s license valid for five years and its cost is 200 riyals.
This cost applies to private and public driving licenses. As for driving licenses for public works vehicles, they are issued for 100 riyals, and their validity period is one year, and they are renewed at the same value.
While the fee for a motorcycle driving license is 20 riyals, and it is renewed annually for the same value, while the fee for a temporary driving permit is 100 riyals, and the fee for issuing a replacement in case of loss or damage is estimated at 100 riyals.
435 riyals must be paid for the course of private driving license seekers and for holders of a private driving license that has not been issued for more than two years and they want to enroll in a school to obtain a public driving license. The fee for joining a private course is 100 riyals.
Steps for obtaining a license Participation in a driving school is done by filling in the various required data, and theoretical and scientific tests that are supervised by the General Traffic Authority must be passed, while holders of valid international licenses recognized by the General Traffic Authority are exempted from it.
After that, registration takes place on the Absher platform of the Ministry of Interior by clicking on the word “My Services”, then choosing “Inquiries”, then “Traffic”, and choosing “Inquiry about the driver’s license”.
The site requests registration of identity data or residence number for foreigners, date of birth and phone number during setting up an account on the platform. After registration, click on the word View to see the status of the license.
To book an appointment to obtain a license, visit the Absher platform via the username and passcode that were set up during the creation of the account, then choose the traffic services, and then "Reserve an appointment in traffic". The service allows you to book an appointment as you wish, but you must print the reservation receipt before heading to the traffic.
You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a private driving license in Saudi Arabia, along with a medical report that includes a vision test, blood type, civil status card, and 6 photos of 4x6 size with a file to keep the papers.
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