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Apply for a Permit to Operate an Abra

This service enables you to issue or renew a yearly permit to operate an Abra.

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Eligibility
Owners of Abras are eligible to apply for this service.
Required documents
  1. Inspection certificate issued by Dubai Maritime City
  2. Valid ownership certificate of the Abra issued by Dubai Maritime City
  3. Copy of the passport of the owner and the driver of the Abra (Note: each Abra can have a maximum of 3 drivers)
  4. Copy of the Abra driver's driving licence
  5. Copy of the owner’s family book
  6. Original permit to operate the Abra (in case of renewal)
  7. Emirates ID of the Abra owner and driver.
Service fees

7,520 AED as yearly fees for motorised Abras, including:

  • 7,000 AED/year for Abra operating permit
  • 500 AED/year Abra insurance fees
  • +20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.

3,420 AED as yearly fees for rowing Abras, including:

  • 3,000 AED/year Abra operation permit
  • 400 AED/year Abra insurance fees
  • +20 AED Knowledge and Innovation fees.
Process time
  • Instantly.
Website
Process
  1. The customer logs in to his account on RTA website.
  2. The customer views the list of Abra details and applies for the service.
  3. The customer uploads the required documents.
  4. The customer receives the approval and settles the required fees by credit card(online) or by cash (through Customer Happiness Centers).
  5. The customer receives the permit by email within 2 working days.
Average waiting time
  • Instantly.
Validity

1 year.
What you will get

Permit to operate an Abra.
Terms and conditions
  • This service has no terms and conditions.
FAQs

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