Armenia and UAE mutually recognise driver’s licences as memorandum enters into force

Armenian citizens staying in the United Arab Emirates for non-residential purposes, as well as UAE citizens staying in Armenia for non-residential purposes, have been allowed to drive using their national driver’s licences since June 13.

According to Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, applicants seeking to exchange their driver’s licences after taking up residence are exempt from the theoretical and practical examinations normally required as part of the process.

The ministry noted that the two countries now mutually recognise each other’s driver’s licences without any additional procedures or the need to revalidate their validity.

The memorandum of understanding was signed on September 30, 2025, by Armenian Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 

“This initiative once again demonstrates that the dynamically developing cooperation between Armenia and the UAE in recent years is also creating opportunities that make everyday life easier for citizens,” the ministry said.