Converting a Canadian Driving License

EMLR2007
By EMLR2007

Hello There,

With the recent changes to the license conversions. Can someone please let me know if I can convert a Canadian driving license to a local Qatari license?

Also, can I use my Canadian license to rent a car while waiting for my residence permit?

Many thanks,

By Wild Turkey• 7 Jun 2016 18:43
Wild Turkey

Thank you, brit for the complete information on the website: "SOME foreign driving licenses are recognized in Qatar, and can be converted into a valid Qatari driving license without any additional driving tests." - Nowhere does it say WHICH foreign licenses!

By EMLR2007• 7 Jun 2016 18:28
EMLR2007

Thank you Britexpat.

By britexpat• 7 Jun 2016 18:04
britexpat

http://portal.www.gov.qa/wps/portal/topics/Visas,+Passports,+Official+Documents/drivinglicense

The best option is an International Driving License (if you brought one)

The other option is a Temporary Driving License -

See link

By Wild Turkey• 7 Jun 2016 17:21
Wild Turkey

Did you get one answer that said:" Yes, you can do it."? And if so, why didn't you do it then with that person who had said that?

By Wild Turkey• 7 Jun 2016 17:20
Wild Turkey

Well, that's cool. I guess they don't know what they are doing. Welcome to Qatar.

By EMLR2007• 7 Jun 2016 17:13
EMLR2007

I did, I was there today, I got different answers.

By Wild Turkey• 7 Jun 2016 17:11
Wild Turkey

So, what's next? Give them a call or go there. What do you think?

By EMLR2007• 7 Jun 2016 16:59
EMLR2007

Hi Wild Turkey, I did, but got no straight answer. The website states that some countries are exmpt but doesn't show a list.

By Wild Turkey• 7 Jun 2016 16:57
Wild Turkey

Have you tried the Traffic Department? What did they say?

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