Qatar Driving License

JGM
By JGM

I Have moved to Qatar from Dubai. Till date The RP process is on. I am planning to obtain Qatar driving license based on my UAE driving license. Can some one inform is it possible to obtain without a RP and if so what are the formalities. Thanks a lot in advance.

By sameer150• 14 Dec 2010 00:06
Rating: 3/5
sameer150

Dont worry mate! a friend of mine came here from UAE, he got his DL from UAE exchanged for the qatari DL, for a fee of 150 qr..but you will get the license validity as per your visa period..you must go for an eye test bfore applying for temporary dl..all that will take a day at madinath khalifa..

By sameer150• 14 Dec 2010 00:06
Rating: 4/5
sameer150

Dont worry mate! a friend of mine came here from UAE, he got his DL from UAE exchanged for the qatari DL, for a fee of 150 qr..but you will get the license validity as per your visa period..you must go for an eye test bfore applying for temporary dl..all that will take a day at madinath khalifa..

By n0sf3ratu• 13 Dec 2010 23:07
Rating: 5/5
n0sf3ratu

You can get Qatari license if you present the UAE one but:

1. They will retain your UAE license

2. The Qatari license will be valid as long as your visa is valid. Ex.: If you have tourist visa for one month the license will be valid for one month and then you need to renew. When you will have ID they will make the license for 5 years.

This is what I know. The best thing for you is to go to the traffic department in Madinat Khalifa and ask.

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