7 days since your arrival you can drive using your home country's license.
After 7 days, but only up to obtaining your Residency Permit, you can drive using a Qatari temporary license or an International driving license.
After getting your RP, you will need to convert it to Qatari permanent driving license either by direct conversion (from some countries) or sitting through the test.
My understanding is that US driver's license holder use to be able to directly convert theirs into the Qatari temporary and then permanent DL, but not anymore.
I came here in July 09 and was unsuccessful in getting a temp license base on US Driving License. I ended up driving with International License for a month. After I got my RP, I went for a direct test (no classes), passed the test and got the license.
As of this past spring, you definitely DO have to take the driving test with a US license (no classes, though). I know this for sure because I have a US license and am in the process of trying to schedule a test myself. Many of the schools here only test women twice a month, which is yet another hassle!
You definitely do NOT need to take a test to get a Qatari license if you have a valid US license. You need to take an eye test, and submit that along with your US license. Easy and simple.
You can get a temporary licence then convert it to a permanent one when you get your RP. I don't think you need to take a test if you have a US licence.
7 days. You need to hurry up and find a driving school because you have to take the driving test and pass it in order to get a Qatari license. I went to Doha Driving School. Do a search on here and get the number.
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You can give the direct test. You have two attempts to pass.
where and how do i get the temporary license? i'm doing my finger prints tomorrow, btw.
7 days since your arrival you can drive using your home country's license.
After 7 days, but only up to obtaining your Residency Permit, you can drive using a Qatari temporary license or an International driving license.
After getting your RP, you will need to convert it to Qatari permanent driving license either by direct conversion (from some countries) or sitting through the test.
My understanding is that US driver's license holder use to be able to directly convert theirs into the Qatari temporary and then permanent DL, but not anymore.
I came here in July 09 and was unsuccessful in getting a temp license base on US Driving License. I ended up driving with International License for a month. After I got my RP, I went for a direct test (no classes), passed the test and got the license.
I hope this information will help you.
You also need your residency permit before you will be issued a Qatari license and AFTER you take the test.
As of this past spring, you definitely DO have to take the driving test with a US license (no classes, though). I know this for sure because I have a US license and am in the process of trying to schedule a test myself. Many of the schools here only test women twice a month, which is yet another hassle!
You definitely do NOT need to take a test to get a Qatari license if you have a valid US license. You need to take an eye test, and submit that along with your US license. Easy and simple.
You can get a temporary licence then convert it to a permanent one when you get your RP. I don't think you need to take a test if you have a US licence.
I BEEN IN US FOR WHILE BUT MAKE SURE THE DRIVING IN DOHA MUCH MUCH DIFRENT THAN US
Cool. Thanks a lot.
7 days. You need to hurry up and find a driving school because you have to take the driving test and pass it in order to get a Qatari license. I went to Doha Driving School. Do a search on here and get the number.