How to make Driving License in Qatar ?

How many of you are trying to get a valid driving license in Qatar? Here is step-by-step instruction.

It is a legal requirement to hold a valid license to drive in Qatar. The Traffic Department is the authorized authority for issuing driving licenses in Qatar. These are the following options depending on your length of stay.         

One Arrival – One week rule

Visitors can drive for one week “7 days from arrival” on approved licenses from some countries. Visit the Traffic Department at Madinat Khalifa to check the validity of your home country's license.

Temporary Driving License – Valid for three months.

If you need to drive for longer than a week you can apply for a Temporary License which is valid for three months. It is possible to extend the license when it expires.

How to apply for a temporary license?

Fill in the application form and submit it with the following documents to the Traffic Department.

• Original cense from an approved country 
• Original Passport and It’s copy
• Passport-sized 3 color photos, white background. 

If you need to wear glasses while driving you must be wearing glasses in the photos.

International Driving License (Valid for six months only)

A valid international driving license can be used for up to six months from the date you enter the country. Generally, temporary and international license holders are restricted to driving rental vehicles as insurance companies require drives of privately owned vehicles to hold a full license.

Full Driving License for forever

If you are a resident or hold a Qatar Residence Permit, you may apply for a Qatar Driving License. The license fee for Qataris is QR500 “Valid for 10 years” and QR250 for Nepali or non-Qataris “Valid for 5 years. Additional fees may apply for driving and vision tests.

Is it possible to convert the GCC license into a Qatari License?

No ! Qatar’s Traffic Department has issued a directive to stop converting licenses of expatriates from other GCCC licenses into Qatari licenses. It is only possible if you are a GCC citizen.  And now, no more direct tests for  Asian-African license holders including Nepali, Indian, Philippine, Pakistan, China Bangladeshi, China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Ghana, Somalia, Kenya, Nigeria etc. To obtain a Qatari driving license they must take at least half a course in Qatar and pass the tests.

List of a profession that is not eligible to obtain a driving license in Qatar.

AC Technician, Agriculture Worker, Air Cargo Worker, Bakery Worker, Bar Keeper, Saloon Worker,

Civil Technician, Construction Labor, and Trade worker, Financial Services worker, Gate Guard,

General typing, Hotel Service worker, Watchman, welder, whitesmiths, wood Seller Tire Workers, etc. For more information Please visit Madinath Khalifa or check the official website of the Qatar Traffic Department.

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