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How to Renew Your Driving License in Saudi Arabia

Driving license renewal in Saudi Arabia is straightforward and can be done entirely online through Absher or the Muroor app in most cases. You do not need to visit a Muroor office unless your license has been expired for a long time or you have outstanding violations. This guide explains the renewal process, costs, and what to watch out for.

Highlights

  • ★Saudi driving licenses can be renewed online through the Absher app, the Muroor app, or the MOI portal — no office visit needed for standard renewals.
  • ★Renewal requires a basic eye test — this can be done at any optician or medical centre, or at a Muroor office.
  • ★Outstanding traffic fines must be cleared before you can renew your driving license — check and pay all fines on Absher first.
  • ★The renewal fee is SAR 100–300 depending on the license category and renewal period.
  • ★If your license has been expired for more than 3 years, you may need to retake a driving test — confirm with Muroor.
  • ★Your Iqama must be valid to renew your driving license — renew your Iqama first if it has expired.

Who Is This For?

Residents in Saudi Arabia whose driving license is due for renewal or has recently expired.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. 1Check for outstanding traffic fines: open Absher app → Traffic Services → Traffic Violations. Pay all outstanding fines — unpaid fines block license renewal.
  2. 2Get an eye test: visit any licensed optician, clinic, or hospital and request a driving vision certificate. Cost: SAR 30–80. Alternatively, eye tests are available at Muroor offices.
  3. 3Open the Absher app → Services → Traffic Services → Driving License → Renew Driving License. Alternatively, use the Muroor app (muroor.gov.sa) or the MOI portal.
  4. 4Enter your Iqama number and driving license number. The system retrieves your current license details.
  5. 5Upload your eye test result when prompted. Some systems accept the test done at a Muroor-linked medical centre without uploading.
  6. 6Select your renewal period (1 year or 5 years where available) and pay the renewal fee online.
  7. 7Your renewed license is issued digitally and linked to your Iqama. Download and save the digital copy. A physical card is posted to your registered address or can be collected from a Muroor office.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ✗Trying to renew with unpaid traffic fines — clear all fines first through Absher before attempting renewal.
  • ✗Letting your Iqama expire before renewing your license — both must be valid. Renew your Iqama first if needed.
  • ✗Not getting an eye test certificate — the system requires a valid vision test result. Do this before starting the renewal process.
  • ✗Assuming an expired license can be renewed online indefinitely — if expired for more than 3 years, a driving test may be required. Visit a Muroor office to confirm your status.
  • ✗Not updating your address in Absher — if your physical license card needs to be mailed, it goes to your registered national address. Ensure it is correct.

Timing & Fees

Eye test: SAR 30–80 at any clinic. Renewal fee: SAR 100 (1-year renewal) to SAR 300 (5-year renewal, where applicable). Online renewal processing: immediate — digital license issued within minutes of payment. Physical card delivery: 5–10 working days by post.

Practical Tips

  • 💡Renew your license before it expires — driving on an expired license carries a fine of SAR 500 and risks impoundment of your vehicle.
  • 💡The Muroor app is often faster than the Absher website for license renewal — it is purpose-built for traffic services.
  • 💡Set a reminder 2 months before your license expiry date — license expiry dates are visible in the Absher app and Tawakkalna.
  • 💡If you cannot complete the renewal online due to a system error, visit a Muroor service centre with all documents — staff can process it manually.
  • 💡Your digital driving license on Tawakkalna is valid for most checks while the physical card is in the post. See the Tawakkalna guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I renew my driving license if my Iqama has expired?

No. Your Iqama must be valid to renew your driving license. Renew your Iqama first through Absher or your employer's PRO, then renew your driving license.

What happens if I drive with an expired driving license?

Driving with an expired license carries a fine of SAR 500. Your vehicle may also be impounded. Renew before the expiry date to avoid this.

Do I need to visit a Muroor office to renew?

For standard renewals, no — the process is fully online via Absher or the Muroor app. You only need to visit in person if your license has been expired for more than 3 years, if there are complex violations on your record, or if the online system cannot process your renewal for a technical reason.

How long is a renewed Saudi driving license valid?

Saudi driving licenses are typically renewed for 5 or 10 years depending on your age and license category. The renewal portal shows the available options and associated fees.

Can I renew my driving license if I have unpaid traffic fines?

No. All outstanding traffic fines must be settled before renewal. Check your fines on Absher → Traffic Violations, pay them all, then proceed with the renewal.