Qatari Driving Lisence

yusoff68
By yusoff68

Need Help, My son coming with Visit visa, can he apply for qatari driving lisence

By askquestions• 11 Jun 2013 16:15
askquestions

What do they mean by 'although special permission can be granted for learners as young as 17'?what are the special permissions?thank you!

By GodFather.• 17 Jan 2012 14:27
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GodFather.

Post office in the UK I mean.

By GodFather.• 17 Jan 2012 14:27
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GodFather.

He can drive on a International license that he can get from the Post office for less than 10 quid which he can use to drive out here.

By anonymous• 17 Jan 2012 14:20
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anonymous

Go To Madinat Khalifa Traffice Dept,. Go Any Typing Center and FIll the Form in Arabic. Move to Eye Test first, Then Move to Any License Dept Gate and hold a token.. Come out With License in 10 min..

Easy and Simple...

By spiker_06• 16 Jan 2012 23:09
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spiker_06

go to madinat khalifa traffic dept and bring your UK driving license pay QR 200

By yusoff68• 16 Jan 2012 22:55
yusoff68

Thanks.....

How to apply for a temporary Qatari Driving license....

and what document required?

Currently my son have UK license

By kindred5228• 16 Jan 2012 22:14
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kindred5228

Driving License

All persons driving in Qatar are required to carry a valid driving License. The Ministry of Interior’s Traffic Department regulates the issuance of Licenses.

The minimum age for learning to drive is 18 years old, although special permission can be granted for learners as young as 17.

Temporary License

Not all driving licenses from foreign countries are recognized as valid in Qatar. Visitors who wish to drive in the country are recommended to visit the Traffic Department within seven days of arrival to verify the validity of their permits.

Those who carry approved licenses may drive in Qatar for one week. Drivers may also apply for a temporary Qatari Driving license, which is valid for three months and can be extended.

International Driving License

Persons with international driving licenses may drive in the country for up to six months. After that, it is mandatory to switch to a Qatari driving license.

Qatari Driving License

Citizens of some foreign countries may convert their licenses from home to a Qatari Driving license without taking a road test. For most expatriates, though, a Driving test is mandatory.

Those who are applying for a driving license for the first time should register with one of the driving schools for lessons. So-called “half courses” are also available for foreign drivers who need to re-take their test as a result of their licenses not being recognized in Qatar.

The validity period of a Driving License is normally five years for residents and ten years for citizens. License renewal can be completed online through Hukoomi.

Driving Test

The driving test comprises the following:

Oral test

Reverse parking

Straight parking

Road test

The Driving License is issued immediately after passing the test.

Traffic Department Location

The Traffic Department is located in Madinat Khalifa, between Burger King roundabout and D-Ring Road.

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