Indian driving license
Hi,
I have an Indian driving license (not international) and have just got a job in MOQ. Its complicated, but to get an IDP in India I need to wait until my visa comes & then fly to Mumbai (from Delhi) just for the license. My query is - Is it ok to come to Doha with only my Indian License (not IDP) and what will be the procedure then - just an eye test or will I have to join driving classes? Also, can I drive until they issue me a license in Doha?
http://qatarabia.com/index.php/Transportation/Getting-a-Local-Driving-Licence.htm
most of them freak even them qulification
most of them freak even them qulification
Qatar Driving Licence
All visitors to Qatar are permitted to drive in Qatar for only 7 days from the date of their arrival in Qatar using their valid National Driving Licence. After this period they must obtain a temporary Qatari Driving licence valid for the duration of their stay in Qatar, unless they have a valid International Driving Licence which is acceptable for only six months of driving in Qatar from the time of their arrival here if they are on a Visit or Business Visa.
When a person acquires the Qatar Residence Permit, only a valid Qatari Driving Licence will be acceptable, and all other licences will not be valid to the Insurance Company.
All persons on business or visit visas are permitted to drive for only 7 days from the date of their arrival in Qatar using their National Driving Licences (All Nationalities). After this period, the insurance company will not entertain any claims, whatsoever, resulting from any accident and it will be the sole responsibility of the driver to bear all the liabilities regarding any repairs or loss of life/lives.
GCC Nationals can drive in Qatar with GCC Licences without any restrictions or limitations, whereas, Expatriates from various nationalities who hold GCC Licences can drive for only 7 days from the date of their arrival in Doha.
If the vehicle is rented by a company, it is the company's responsibility to see that its employees who drive the vehicle abide by the Qatari laws and regulations. The insurance companies will not entertain any claims unless a proper valid driving licence in accordance with the laws and regulations of Qatar, is presented by the person concerned.
Of course you can, untill police stop you, after that...master point Doha airport..one way ticket