RTA Reports 30% Increase in Eye Test Centres for Obtaining and Renewing Driving Licences

Average eye test takes 5 to 10 minutes

Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 3rd August 2026:

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that eye test services linked to obtaining and renewing driving licences in Dubai recorded notable growth during the first half of 2026. A total of 100 new centres were added during the period, bringing the number of approved centres across the emirate to 434—an increase of 30% in the number of centres.

The total number of eye test transactions completed across all centres, with results submitted electronically, reached 940,728 in 2025. In the first half of the current year, 854,213 transactions were recorded.

Eye tests required to complete driving licence issuance and renewal procedures in Dubai are conducted with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency. Results are submitted through an integrated electronic system directly linked to RTA’s system, saving customers time and effort. The average test takes only 5 to 10 minutes.

Passing an eye test is one of the key requirements for issuing and renewing driving licences, as it confirms a driver’s ability to see clearly and helps enhance safety for all road users. Facilities for submitting test results are available across Dubai, including at driving institutes and Customer Happiness Centres.

Completing an eye test for a driving licence in Dubai is simple and convenient. Customers may visit any optical centre or ophthalmology clinic approved by RTA. These facilities are equipped with advanced technologies and optical products and supported by qualified medical professionals, in accordance with approved standards.

The expansion of the eye test centre network, together with electronic integration between systems and services, has made transactions faster and easier. Customers can complete the eye test and renew their driving licence in a single visit, with the option to issue the licence electronically and add it directly to the digital wallet on their smartphone. This provides a seamless and integrated experience without the need to print the licence unless a printed copy is requested.