Getting a Driving Licence in Qatar
Information on driving permits in Qatar: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a driving test…
A valid driving licence is compulsory for anyone driving a vehicle in Qatar. It is possible to drive in Qatar with a non-Qatari driving licence for a limited time.
For details about driving with a foreign or international driving licence, and for information about exchanging a foreign driving licence see the Exchanging a Licence page.
Getting a Qatari Driving Licence
It is necessary to apply to the Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior for a new driving licence.
Ministry of Interior Traffic Department
Tel: 4489 0666
Fax: 4487 2494
email
Requirements
Non-Qatari citizens must meet the following requirements:
Be 18 years of age for a light driving licence or motorcycle licence
Be 21 years of age for a heavy vehicle driving licence or for agricultural or construction vehicle licences
Complete the driving licence application form
Provide a no-objection letter from the applicant's sponsor (in Arabic)
Have a valid passport and copy of this
Submit a copy of sponsor's ID card
Provide three recent, coloured, passport sized photographs
Have a residence permit
Qatari citizens must meet the following requirements:
Be 18 years of age for a light vehicle driving licence or motorcycle licence
Be 21 years of age for a heavy vehicle driving licence or for agricultural or construction vehicle licences
Have a valid ID card and present a copy of this on application
Complete the driving licence application form
Provide three recent, coloured, passport-sized photographs
Show proof of training insurance for a period of three months if wishing to learn in a private car
The Driving Test
To take the driving test it is first necessary to apply to a driving school for lessons. For expatriates who have already had experience driving, it is possible to take a half course.
To be able to take the test a new driver must have had:
At least 15 hours of theory classes
A minimum of 35 hours of driving lessons
Drivers who already have a driving licence from another country but are not able to exchange their licence must have at least 15 hours of theory lessons before they can sit the driving test.
Authorised Driving Schools in Doha:
Al Rayah Driving School, Tel: 4487 7774
Doha Driving Center, Tel: 4479 2263
Gulf Driving School, Tel: 4465 2822
United Driving Company, Tel: 4468 1003
All the above driving schools teach lessons in English and Arabic.
Getting a Driving Licence in Qatar
Information on driving permits in Qatar: details on applying for a learner's licence and registering for a driving test…
A valid driving licence is compulsory for anyone driving a vehicle in Qatar. It is possible to drive in Qatar with a non-Qatari driving licence for a limited time.
For details about driving with a foreign or international driving licence, and for information about exchanging a foreign driving licence see the Exchanging a Licence page.
Getting a Qatari Driving Licence
It is necessary to apply to the Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior for a new driving licence.
Ministry of Interior Traffic Department
Tel: 4489 0666
Fax: 4487 2494
email
Requirements
Non-Qatari citizens must meet the following requirements:
Be 18 years of age for a light driving licence or motorcycle licence
Be 21 years of age for a heavy vehicle driving licence or for agricultural or construction vehicle licences
Complete the driving licence application form
Provide a no-objection letter from the applicant's sponsor (in Arabic)
Have a valid passport and copy of this
Submit a copy of sponsor's ID card
Provide three recent, coloured, passport sized photographs
Have a residence permit
Qatari citizens must meet the following requirements:
Be 18 years of age for a light vehicle driving licence or motorcycle licence
Be 21 years of age for a heavy vehicle driving licence or for agricultural or construction vehicle licences
Have a valid ID card and present a copy of this on application
Complete the driving licence application form
Provide three recent, coloured, passport-sized photographs
Show proof of training insurance for a period of three months if wishing to learn in a private car
The Driving Test
To take the driving test it is first necessary to apply to a driving school for lessons. For expatriates who have already had experience driving, it is possible to take a half course.
To be able to take the test a new driver must have had:
At least 15 hours of theory classes
A minimum of 35 hours of driving lessons
Drivers who already have a driving licence from another country but are not able to exchange their licence must have at least 15 hours of theory lessons before they can sit the driving test.
Authorised Driving Schools in Doha:
Al Rayah Driving School, Tel: 4487 7774
Doha Driving Center, Tel: 4479 2263
Gulf Driving School, Tel: 4465 2822
United Driving Company, Tel: 4468 1003
All the above driving schools teach lessons in English and Arabic.