Driving license in qatar

Dij
By Dij

Hi Friends,

Am an Indian citizen working in Qatar on a business visa & on company sponsorship. I have a valid saudi driving license. When i went to convert it and take a temporary Qatar license, they told me that saudi license can no more be converted. I have an international driving permit IDP issued from saudi arabia. Please let me know, whether i can drive using my IDP accompanied by saudi license.

Is it necessary that the IDP should be from my home country, INDIA??? please help.

By sujeshtr• 18 Oct 2015 16:39
sujeshtr

Can we change Dubai Driving License?

By Molten Metal• 17 Oct 2015 11:08
Molten Metal

Nice place ...... to work & live ............. nice people

By Dij• 17 Oct 2015 09:26
Dij

Thank u for the info. Ill check once more with the traffic dept nd let u know.

By Molten Metal• 16 Oct 2015 08:47
Molten Metal

Yes, You can drive with your Int. Lic ........ Welcome to Qatar ...... Safe driving ...................... Fri, 16.10.2015, 08.51 hrs .........

By Mohd Elyas• 16 Oct 2015 04:52
Rating: 3/5
Mohd Elyas

Sometime ago the law was in Qatar anyone can change their Saudi Licence to Qatar but now no more converting Saudi licence to Qatar, even you had Saudi Licence you have to go for training one week or 12 days. otherwise you will not get.

By britexpat• 15 Oct 2015 16:54
britexpat

Wouldn't it be better to check with Traffic or Police. this will ensure you get the correct information.

You could also check with a car rental company

By azmeerzmm• 15 Oct 2015 16:00
Rating: 2/5
azmeerzmm

The best place to check regarding this, please visit the Traffic Department, time to time rules change. dont take a chance by driving unknowingly!

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