Can an American Driver's Liscense be transfer or would a driving test be required?

cmabate05
By cmabate05

Can an American drivers license transfer or is a new Qatari license required?

By Jhopp• 8 Feb 2010 18:54
Jhopp

This had changed recently. You used to be able to directly convert, but over the last year they changed so that Americans need to complete the driving tests.

I think it makes sense, as most Americans are not at all used to roundabouts and general M.E. / European style driving.

(I am American myself, btw)

By anonymous• 8 Feb 2010 16:51
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anonymous

You need to take a Drivers Test, American Drivers license holders cannot Change directly as Brit's or other European Driver License holders so what others write here is totally wrong

By vjblr• 8 Feb 2010 16:02
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vjblr

Laws have changed since last May - You need to appear for all the tests - No direct conversion for US license holders.

By anonymous• 8 Feb 2010 16:00
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anonymous

Dear Friend

American licence must convetted to Qatar driving licence if you are staying overthan 3 months in Qatar. But dont worry they will not ask you for any test. Just they will issue the qatar driving licence instead of your US driving licence.

By anonymous• 8 Feb 2010 15:59
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anonymous

Dear Friend

American licence must convetted to Qatar driving licence if you are staying overthan 3 months in Qatar. But dont worry they will not ask you for any test. Just they will issue the qatar driving licence instead of your US driving licence.

By anonymous• 8 Feb 2010 15:59
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anonymous

Dear Friend

American licence must convetted to Qatar driving licence if you are staying overthan 3 months in Qatar. But dont worry they will not ask you for any test. Just they will issue the qatar driving licence instead of your US driving licence.

By anonymous• 8 Feb 2010 15:58
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Dear Friend

American licence must convetted to Qatar driving licence if you are staying overthan 3 months in Qatar. But dont worry they will not ask you for any test. Just they will issue the qatar driving licence instead of your US driving licence.

By wrafea• 8 Feb 2010 15:57
Rating: 5/5
wrafea

Of course you need a new Qatari Licence. If you are driving for long time, you can conveince the officer to accept exchange. This means getting new Qatari Licence based on your American one.

Good Luck

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