Digital Driving License in Saudi Arabia — Access via Absher and Tawakkalna

The Saudi Traffic Police have confirmed that the digital driving license can be accessed through both the Absher Individuals app and the Tawakkalna app — and it is accepted as a valid substitute for the physical card.

Source: @eMoroor — Tweet (1 August 2026). The digital licence itself is not new: the General Department of Traffic launched it in Absher and Tawakkalna in April 2021 (SPA); the August 2026 post is a reminder that it can be shown to the security authorities when you are not carrying the printed card.

What is the digital driving license?

The digital driving license is an electronic version of your Saudi driving license that you can:

• Store on your smartphone — no need to carry the plastic card
• Show at traffic stops and checkpoints — Muroor says it can be shown to the relevant security authorities as a trusted alternative when you don’t have the printed card
• Verify quickly — it carries a dynamic QR code
• Access without internet — you can save a copy on your phone and show it offline

How to access it

Via Absher Individuals app

1. Open the Absher Individuals app on your phone and log in
2. Go to My Services and open the Digital ID / digital documents section
3. Choose Driving License (activate the digital licence the first time if prompted)
4. Your license details will appear with a QR code
5. Save a copy on your phone for offline access

Via Tawakkalna app

1. Open the Tawakkalna app (تَوَكَّلْنَا)
2. Navigate to “Documents” or “Digital ID” section
3. Your driving license should appear automatically (linked to your Absher account)
4. Keep it accessible for traffic stops

Is it legally valid?

Yes. The General Department of Traffic says the digital licence can be shown to the relevant security authorities as a trusted alternative when you are not carrying the printed copy.

It is still sensible to carry the physical card as a backup, for example in case your phone battery dies. The digital licence is for use inside Saudi Arabia.

Benefits of going digital

• No more forgetting your license at home — it’s always on your phone
• Works offline — a saved copy can be shown without internet
• Quick access at traffic stops — no fumbling through your wallet
• Easy to share — screenshot and send to your employer or car rental company

What if you don’t have Tawakkalna?

Tawakkalna (now Tawakkalna Services) is the Saudi government’s national app for digital documents and services — it is no longer just the COVID-era health app. If you don’t have it:

1. Download Tawakkalna from App Store or Google Play
2. Register with your Absher account
3. Your digital driving license will appear automatically

Tip: Manage all your digital documents — driving license, iqama, vehicle registration — in one place. Open SNB Neo (referral link) to keep your financial and document life organized.

Related guides

• Saudi Driving License Renewal via Absher
• Check Saudi Driving License Expiry
• Driving & Traffic — Complete Guide
• Check Muroor Traffic Fine

References

1. @eMoroor — Digital license via Absher and Tawakkalna — Twitter (August 2026)
2. Saudi Press Agency — Launch of the digital driving licence in Absher and Tawakkalna (April 2021) — spa.gov.sa
3. General Department of Traffic — moi.gov.sa

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Traffic rules may change. Always verify with the Traffic Police.