Can i drive here with international license?

suri19
By suri19

Can i drive here with international license?

Where can i get a cheaper car? like Hyundai Accent?

By the_smart• 13 Aug 2009 01:07
Rating: 4/5
the_smart

there is rent a car , u can get them in very good price , as weekly or monthy even deaily too ,

you can drive as temp

By elioswd• 12 Aug 2009 17:54
Rating: 4/5
elioswd

Yes you can use it until you get your ID..

Good Luck

By ISPIRIKITIK• 12 Aug 2009 17:41
Rating: 5/5
ISPIRIKITIK

If you're holding a visit / tourist visa or business visa, YES, you can use your international driving license. BUT once you get a residence permit, you have to go through the required driving test and pass it to get a Qatari license.

Be careful when you drive...especially along the roundabouts!!!! WHEW!!!

By anonymous• 12 Aug 2009 17:29
anonymous

fairfax already gave the answer,but its not advicable as its not safe to drive here .even if u have the license its better if u do some practice.u will find the worst drivers of the world here in qatar

By anonymous• 12 Aug 2009 17:28
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

yes you can't use your Intl DVL, only if you have GCC DVL then you can drive but only if you are holding visit visa, if you have RP you need to get or convert your GCC dvL into Qatar's DVL.

By Amieman• 12 Aug 2009 16:57
Amieman

No, it is not possible to drive and don't try to drive with in'l. If u make any accident you will be in trouble.

By fairfax• 12 Aug 2009 16:57
Rating: 4/5
fairfax

Yes, you can drive with an international driver's licence. First when I came to this country I was using it as well. On your IDL it should list the countries that it can be used at. You can also go to the DL office here and convert it to Qatari DL.

But please drive carefully as people driver soooooo recklessly here in Qatar, watch out for the 4X4s, they are all horrible drivers.

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