Driving license

sanjfer
By sanjfer

Hi, I have been to Qatar for the last 7 years. I have Qatar driving license valid upto 2017. But last year I resigned from my company and cancelled my work visa and went back to my home country. Now I am back to Qatar on family visit visa under my wife's sponsorship. Am I allowed to drive in Qatar with my old valid driving license? Or should I obtain a temporary license? If yes, what is the procedure of getting temp.license? Can anybody advise me?

By prasanth067• 1 May 2014 09:32
prasanth067

I don't think you can drive legally with that driving license. because that driving license issued to you based on the old work visa and ID. you can easily get a temporary driving license on your current visa by showing your old valid license...

however please check with traffic department at Madina Khalifa...

By faraz Khan• 1 May 2014 08:53
faraz Khan

Yes you can drive till License Validity----------

By Shahid Jameel• 30 Apr 2014 17:10
Shahid Jameel

yes you can drive with that driving license as long as it does not expire and if it is expire you can go to Main Maroor you will get temp driving license up to your visit visa duration.

By mani.250• 30 Apr 2014 16:14
mani.250

i guess as long as your driving license is valid, you can drive a car without any issue but may be any of the member will guide you properly.

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