Mixed info re driving licence

Yaksbunt
By Yaksbunt

Before everyone shouts at me - I did a search and the info seems to be a bit old.(2006-2007)
So at the risk of being ridiculed - can I just ask a simple question?

Can I rent a car with an international driving license while waiting for my residency permit? Even if I have been here longer than 7 days?

Its all very confusing!

By Eddie_H• 23 Nov 2009 20:40
Rating: 5/5
Eddie_H

Yes no problem, did exactly that when we arrived, but make sure you convert to a Qatari Driving license as soon as your RP is processed

By Possum• 23 Nov 2009 20:16
Rating: 4/5
Possum

yes no problem. i used my international licence for 10 months with a rental. even had an accident and had no problem at traffic dept with that licence.

By anonymous• 22 Nov 2009 22:07
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

Hello friend,you can rent a car no problem...

But becarefull with radars and traffic camera

s

Welcome to Qatar and enjoy its beauty.

By qatarisun• 22 Nov 2009 22:00
qatarisun

there is also such thing like a Temporary driver license... check it with the relevan authorities..

By Iyad Sabbarini• 22 Nov 2009 21:50
Rating: 4/5
Iyad Sabbarini

I came to Qatar and rent a car with my International Driving license until my RP was ready,if u want I can give you the office name i rented the car from.

So irresponsible answers from the mentioned person should be ignored.

Good luck my friend , Enjoy Qatar it is a lovely country.

By SAAN• 22 Nov 2009 21:21
SAAN

NO

"YOU CANT RENT, UNTILL UNLESS YOU ARE NOT GETTING YOUR

R.P. AND QATAR DRIVING LICENCE....

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