On the mutual recognition and exchange of driving licenses

27.11.2023

Memorandum of understanding

between the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Government of the United Arab Emirates

The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan represented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Government of the United Arab Emirates represented by the Ministry of Interior, hereinafter referred to as «the Parties».

Believing in the strong relations between the two Parties with desiring to facilitate the movement of the citizens, who are holding driving licenses issued by respective official authorities of both countries during a visit to or residence in the territory of the other Partyʼs.

Have reached the following:

Paragraph 1 Recognition of Driving Licenses

For the purposes of implementing this Memorandum of Understanding, each Party shall recognize a valid driving license issued by the other Party to those citizens, who arrive not for the purpose of residence, provided that the holder of the driving license fulfills the requirements of minimum age laid down by the other Party in relation to the different driving license categories as stipulated in the table of Paragraph 2.

Paragraph 2 Exchange of Driving Licenses

For those citizens who arrive for the purpose of residence, each Party will exempt the applicant for exchange of a driving license issued by the other Party from the related theoretical and practical tests. This exemption will be limited to driving license categories for vehicles indicated in the following table:

Republic of Uzbekistan United Arab Emirates Category Category Light vehicles: Light vehicles: Motor vehicles whose tare weight 3,5 tons (empty) and carrying no more than 8 seats, excluding the driverʼs seat. Motor vehicles whose tare weight 2,5 tons (empty) and carrying no more than 14 seats, excluding the driver's seat.

For other categories and subcategories not mentioned in the table, they are subject to theoretical and practical tests in accordance with the national legislation of the other party.

Paragraph 3 Conditions of Exchange

The provisions, under which driving licenses can be exchanged, are the following:

1. The applicant for exchanging a driving license shall hold a valid resident permit.

2. The driving license must be valid.

3. The applicant must fulfill the minimum age requirements laid down by both Parties for the different driving license categories as stipulated in the table of Paragraph 2 accordance with the national legislation and regulations.

4. The driving license which will be exchanged must be according to the specimens.

5. The driving license of the applicants should be replaced with equivalent type of driving license as stipulated in the table of Paragraph 2.

6. The applicant for exchanging a driving license must submit a legal translation of the driving license issued by any certified legal translation bureau.

7. The applicant must pass the required medical examination.

8. The exchanged of driving license is subject to any other terms and conditions that are required according to the national legislation and regulations of the States of both Parties.

Paragraph 4 Driving Licenses Exchange

The applicant shall retain his national driving license, provided that the competent authorities concerned between the two Parties are obliged to submit the data and information of the replacement national driving license to the other party via diplomatic channels.

Paragraph 5 The Validity of Driving License

In case of any doubts related to the validity or authenticity of a driving license submitted for exchange, the competent authority carrying out the exchange may request the competent authority of the other Parties to verify the validity or the authenticity of that driving license via diplomatic channels.

Paragraph 6 Competent Authorities

1. The Competent Authorities for implementation of this Memorandum are:

a. For the Republic of Uzbekistan:

Ministry of Internal Affairs — Traffic Safety Service of the Department of Public Safety;

b. For the United Arab Emirates:

Ministry of Interior — Federal General Directorate for Licensing Vehicle and Drivers [email protected].

2. Each Party will promptly inform the other Party of any changes of competent authorities via diplomatic channels.

Paragraph 7 Amendments and additions to the relevant national legislation

Each Party will promptly inform the other Party of any changes or amendments related to its national legislation via diplomatic channels.

Paragraph 8 Settlement

1. All disputes arising from the application of this Memorandum shall be settled by negotiation and consultation between both Parties through diplomatic channels.

2. The dispute arising from this Memorandum is not subject to any international or national laws and not subject to any jurisdiction of a national, international court, arbitral tribunal, or third party.

3. During the period of dispute, the parties are obliged to fulfill all their previous obligations stipulated in this Memorandum.

Paragraph 9 Effective, amendment and termination

1. This Memorandum will enter into effect following sixty (60) days from the date of signature and will remain valid for an indefinite period.

2. The terms of this Memorandum may be amended by mutual written consent of both Parties.

3. Either Party may terminate this Memorandum by giving three (3) months advance written notice to the other Party through diplomatic channels by indicating its intention to terminate this Memorandum.

4. The termination of the Memorandum will have no impact on the validity o f driving license exchanged before the date of termination.

Signed at Abu Dhabi on 27/11/2023 in two originals copies, each in Arabic, Uzbek and English languages, all texts being equally valid.

In case of conflict between copies, the provisions of the copy written in English text will be applied.

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