A tourist guide seems like an exciting job to go for, right? Traveling from place to place with a new group of people every day, and socializing. Explaining the history of the place you grew up in sounds entertaining. However, every coin has two sides. Same as with this tourist guide job. For a tourist guide, the most important thing is their tourist license. Most of the guides do not know how to proceed with the renewal process of their license. Fret not! It is not your job but ours. Just read the article till the end to learn about the renewal procedure.
Create your Account
Visit the official website of Tour Guide Training and enter your login credentials if you have an account on it already. New users must create their accounts on the website and remember to fill in the correct details because incorrect details might lead to rejection. Once, completed the account setup process, check your email inbox for the activation link sent by the company.
Account Activation
Click open the activation link received in the mail. Enter your login details (username and password). On the page, look out for the option of “Dubai Tour Guide Update Program”. Once you found it, click on the course.
Document Uploading
To gain acceptance for the course, the applicant has to upload some documents for verification. The required list of documents is:
- Old tour guide license copy
- Official Dubai Police clearance certificate
- Emirate ID copy from both front and back sides
- Passport-size photo of yourself on a white background.
Combine these documents into a single PDF file, then upload it to the website. Click “Click Here to submit documents” and then “Continue” to confirm your submission.
Go to the Dubai Police website to get a Dubai Police Clearance Certificate. To prevent your application from being rejected, make sure your profile photo has a white background. It takes about 48 working hours to verify documents. The status of your document will be communicated to you. You can access the course and pay if you’re accepted. If denied, review our team’s notes and submit them again.
Course Access and Payment
Log in to your account and choose “Dubai Tour Guide Update Program” after your documents have been validated. Pay for the course and get started. Please take note that there is a 30% discount on all courses until further notice, and late renewal penalties have been eliminated.
Short overview of the Course
Within 90 days of document verification, you must complete all four stages of the course. For renewal of the license, pay the stipulated fee of AED 1020, with a 30% discount. After the discount, the new total is AED 720. UAE nationals do not have to pay for the course fees. Individuals get unlimited retake attempts, but the course completion must take place within the stipulated period of 90 days. Remember, you will have to pay the fee for every re-attempt. However, the fees are only for the UAE nationals.
Policies for Retake
- Dubai Way Final Assessment: four attempts are permitted; if 80% or higher is not attained, there is a retake fee of AED 375.
- Knowledge Assessment: Two tries are permitted; if 75% or higher is not attained, there is a 220 AED retake fee.
- Interview: One try is permitted; if unsuccessful, there is a 220 AED retake fee.
- Skills Development Assessment: three tries are permitted; if 80% or higher is not attained, there is a 220 AED retake fee.
- Practical Assessment: One try is permitted; if unsuccessful, there is a 220 AED retake fee.
Note: After passing the test, you’ll be able to take your tourists for the Desert Adventure Dubai ride.
Completion Certificate
Complete the course evaluation form once all requirements have been met. A two-year digital certificate and license will then be issued to you. The course the end date, not the prior license expiration date, determines when the new license will be issued. Tour guides are not permitted to provide direct services to tourists; instead, they must work for a tourism organization.
Final Statement
In Dubai, renewing your tour guide license is a simple procedure that guarantees you maintain the most recent expertise needed to deliver outstanding tours. You can easily switch to a renewed license by following the instructions, which include making an account, uploading the required files, and finishing the course.
Don’t forget to follow the retake guidelines and finish the course by the deadline. This program improves your skills as a tour guide in addition to helping you keep your credentials current.