How to Get a Driving License in Madinah — 2025 Guide

Madinah Al-Munawwarah — the City of the Prophet — is one of Islam's two holiest cities and a major destination for pilgrims year-round. Driving in Madinah requires special consideration for pedestrian pilgrims, seasonal traffic surges, and the city's expanding road infrastructure around Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi.

The Driving Licence Process in Madinah

1. 1.Enrol at a licensed driving school — Dallah is the most widely available
2. 2.Complete the required theory classes based on the official Moroor handbook
3. 3.Pass the computer theory test — 30 questions, 70% pass mark (21/30)
4. 4.Complete the required practical driving lessons
5. 5.Pass the practical driving test in the school compound and on public roads
6. 6.Pay the licence issuance fee and collect your Saudi driving licence

Required Documents

• •Valid Iqama (residency permit) or National ID
• •Valid passport with current visa (expats)
• •Medical fitness certificate from an Efada-approved centre (~SR 150)
• •Passport-sized photographs with white background
• •Booking confirmation from Absher
• •Licence issuance fee payment via Sadad (~SR 500)

Driving Schools in Madinah

• •Dallah Driving School — present in Madinah
• •Local approved driving schools — check Absher for current options and availability in Madinah

Local Driving Tips for Madinah

• •The area around Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi has pedestrian-heavy zones — drive extremely slowly and watch for pilgrims at all times
• •King Fahd Road and the Madinah ring road carry most through traffic
• •During Ramadan, traffic surges dramatically at Iftar time — allow 2-3x the usual journey time
• •Madinah is expanding rapidly — new road developments mean GPS may not reflect current routes
• •The date farms area south of the city has quiet roads ideal for new drivers
• •Non-Muslims cannot enter the Haram boundary — designated roads direct non-Muslim travellers around