Is Qatar license valid in UAE?

Among GCC states, it is understood that, anyone with a GCC driver's license can temporarily drive in any other GCC states but if the individual will have permanent residence then he has to secure a local DL.

securing the local DL is the culprit in a lot of confusions.

I have a UAE (abu dhabi) DL gotten on Dec. 1993 and expiring this Dec 2008. when i moved here in qatar on Dec 2004, i used my uae driver's license when i was still on a business visa.

After i got Qatar RP,I applied for a Qatar DL at the Traffic Department. I submitted my original UAE DL for inspection and then they required me to have an eye test only. After passing the eye test, i was issued a Qatar DL

In some GCC states, I hear this is not the case, for example; here in Qatar I hear that they do not recognize Saudi DL?

Some GCC states requires DL applicants (even with applicant with GCC DL from another state) to undergo driving schooling,driving test to secure the local DL.

Juan: yes there are agreement between the GCC but the problem as the following

- In uae They explaintion to the agreement that only the PPL has GCC nationality can use the DL any GCC in all GCC

- In Qatar the explaination that anyone has DL from any GCC can drive here

in the past only Dubai not Abu dhabi or any other allow for converting DL. from GCC but last year they cancel that

"Some people make the world more special, Just by being in it ..."

I was in UAE during April 1 - 14.. I checked this with various authorities, If you go to UAE on a visit visa, you can hire a rent-a-car with the Qatar License,, it is ok

but if you are gong on a ResidenT visa you CANNOT...

You have to undergo a driving class, then a test, then you get the license. To start a class, you will have to wait for days.

UAE wants to reduce the motors on the road, so they will do whatever they can to get this achievement

UAE and QATAR are both members of GCC right! I think its part of the agreements between GCC Countries, so what could be the reason Qatar License is NOT VALID in UAE?????????

Another thing is UAE license valid in QATAR?

If he will stay with visit visa you can use your Qatari's DL

but for res. visa, your friend need to have driving test

only in sharjah he can get temp. DL for one monthm until you pass the driving test

by the way in dubai once he get his res. visa he can't use any other DL. to drive in dubai, even the international DL., it means he should det UAE DL

"Some people make the world more special, Just by being in it ..."

its is valid if u are travelling to that country.. if you are going to get a RP there.. you need to change it to the local one..

Qatar Driving license is not valid in UAE now. Before it was valid. Now, its not valid, but using the qatar license , a person can directely go for test in uae withotu gng for classes.

Well i asked the wrong question

Is qatar DL convertible to dubai DL?My friend wants to shift to dubai on residence permit.

waiting for your response

Its valid.. depending upon the type of your residence permit. If you have a permanent residence then you need to have UAE d/l. But on a visit visa you can easily use your Qatari lic.

Never Ask for a SMILE..just GIVE it..

It was valid a few years ago, I don't know if things are changed now.