There has been much celebration that Saudi women being able to drive since the ban was lifted on the 24th June 2018. Now women can convert their existing foreign licences or apply for new ones. If their licence has expired or they do not know how to drive, then they will need to enroll in one of the driving schools first.

Currently this process is only available for women who are not dependents sponsored by their husband. The MOI have confirmed that they will implement a process for these women in the next few weeks.

To convert your existing licence you need to follow this process;

Set up your Absher account here or visit one of the Absher kiosks. You will need to enter your details including your Iqama number, your mobile number, your email address and your bank details.

Once you have completed your Absher set up, including verification, go to the Saudi Driving Licence Portal set up an account and upload the following documents;