Saudi Driving License Renewal — Costs, Process & Absher Guide 2025

Renewing your Saudi driving licence is now handled almost entirely online through the Absher platform. Knowing the exact costs, timing, and documents required saves you time and avoids unnecessary fines for driving with an expired licence.

When Should You Renew?

Your Saudi driving licence expires on its printed expiry date. You can renew up to three months before expiry. Renewing early does not shorten the new validity period — the clock starts from the original expiry date, not the renewal date.

Renewal Costs in 2025

• •2-year renewal: SR 80
• •5-year renewal: SR 200
• •10-year renewal: SR 400
• •Medical test (Efada — if required): approximately SR 150
• •Late renewal fine (expired licence): SR 240

How to Renew Online via Absher

1. 1.Log in to Absher (absher.sa) or open the Absher mobile app
2. 2.Go to My Services → Traffic → Renew Driving License
3. 3.Review your personal information and confirm it is correct
4. 4.Select the renewal period — 2, 5, or 10 years
5. 5.Pay online via your Saudi bank account through the Sadad payment system
6. 6.Your renewed licence is issued and can be delivered via Saudi Post or collected at Moroor

When Is a Medical Test Required?

• •If your previous medical test result has expired
• •If you are renewing after a licence suspension
• •If you are renewing after a long gap
• •Absher will flag automatically if a new Efada test is required

Important Notes for Expats

• •Your Iqama must be valid at renewal time — an expired Iqama blocks the process
• •All outstanding traffic fines must be paid before renewal is possible
• •Absher will automatically flag any unpaid fines or blocks
• •If your licence has already expired, an SR 240 late fine applies on top of the renewal fee