Types of Driving Licenses in Saudi Arabia

The General Department of Traffic in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issues different types of driving licenses, each with its conditions and procedures. Below is a detailed explanation of each type of driving license in Saudi Arabia:

Private Driving License

This is the most common license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, allowing its holder to drive private vehicles, such as cars and small trucks. To obtain a private driving license, the applicant must be at least eighteen years old, have a medical certificate from an authorized medical center, and pass theoretical and practical driving tests.

Public Driving License

The public driving license allows its holder to drive public vehicles, such as buses, taxis, and large trucks. To obtain a public driving license, the applicant must be at least twenty-two years old, have a medical certificate from an authorized medical center, and pass theoretical and practical driving tests for public vehicles.

Temporary Driving License

This license is issued to young men and women who are at least seventeen years old, allowing them to drive private vehicles for one year, after which they can convert it into a permanent driving license. To obtain a temporary driving license, the applicant must have a medical certificate from an authorized medical center and pass theoretical and practical driving tests.

International Driving License

This license allows its holder to drive in all countries that recognize international driving licenses. To obtain an international driving license, the applicant must hold a valid driving license in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and apply for the international driving license through one of the accredited driving schools.

Motorcycle Driving License

This license allows its holder to drive motorcycles. To obtain a motorcycle driving license, the applicant must be at least sixteen years old, have a medical certificate from an authorized medical center, and pass theoretical and practical driving tests.

Heavy Equipment Driving License

This license allows its holder to drive heavy equipment, such as tractors and large trucks. To obtain a heavy equipment driving license, the applicant must be at least eighteen years old, have a medical certificate from an authorized medical center, and pass theoretical and practical driving tests for heavy equipment.

Here are some general information about driving licenses in Saudi Arabia:

• The validity period of a driving license is 5 years, and it can be renewed after expiration.
• The cost of obtaining a driving license is 200 Saudi Riyals for a license issued for 5 years, and 400 Saudi Riyals for a license issued for 10 years.
• A driving license can be obtained through one of the accredited driving schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.