How to apply for a Parking Permit for a GCC National from RTA in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023




This service enables you to obtain a permit to use, for free, the public parking spaces located in your residential area (500 m radius).

Eligibility Criteria

Only GCC nationals residing in paid public parking areas are eligible to apply for this service.

Documents Required

  • Copy of the passport or the Emirates ID

  • Copy of the ownership of the house/Title Deed or the valid tenancy agreement approved by Ejari

  • Copy of the valid ownership of the vehicle/Mulkiya in the name of the owner of the house or the tenant or a first degree relative.

How to apply for a Parking Permit for a GCC National from RTA in Dubai?

Through Website

  • The customer logs in to RTA website.

  • The customer selects Apply for a Parking Permit for a GCC National.

  • The customer clicks Apply Now.

  • The customer selects Parking Permit for GCC National.

  • The customer fills the required details and uploads the required documents.

  • The customer receives the response (approval/rejection) through SMS within 2 working days.

  • In case of approval, the customer receives the permit through email.

Through Customer Happiness Centres

  • The customer submits the required documents at the Customer Happiness Centre.

  • The customer receives the response (approval/rejection) through SMS within 2 working days.

  • In case of approval, the customer receives the permit through email.

Fees Required

This service is free.

Time Required

5 minutes.

Validity

1 year.

Terms and Conditions

A maximum of 2 permits are allowed based on the size of the residential unit and the number of vehicles.

In case of applying through the website, the permit is not printed and the customer doesn't have to display it in the vehicle. The virtual permit is linked to vehicles entered by the customer when applying.

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