My husband holds a British driving licience will he be able to drive in Doha or does he have to take a driving test there. If he does how does he go about it?
Thanks
Foreigners visiting Qatar can use their driving licence for 7 days only. For longer periods, you should first obtain a temporary driving permit from the Traffic Department. Then, once you obtain a residency permit, you must go back to the local Traffic Department to obtain a full Qatar driving licence. Alternatively, you can use an international driving licence for 6 months.
Most Westerners can change their licence at Traffic Department without taking a driving test. For that, you will need :
- Passport or ID card,
- 3 photos (can be done on site),
- original driving licence,
- your sponsor’s ID + he will have to fill up a form and may also have to provide a letter.
For other nationalities, the process is a little bit longer since you'll need to pass a driving test. But first, you’ll have to get all the necessary documents cleared at the Traffic Department then go to a driving school before starting the test. You will find help on site too !
Information can be obtained at :
Traffic Department / Tel: 4890644
Location: Madinat Khalifa (North), off Khalifa Street, close to Al Gharrafa flyover.
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Foreigners visiting Qatar can use their driving licence for 7 days only. For longer periods, you should first obtain a temporary driving permit from the Traffic Department. Then, once you obtain a residency permit, you must go back to the local Traffic Department to obtain a full Qatar driving licence. Alternatively, you can use an international driving licence for 6 months.
Most Westerners can change their licence at Traffic Department without taking a driving test. For that, you will need :
- Passport or ID card,
- 3 photos (can be done on site),
- original driving licence,
- your sponsor’s ID + he will have to fill up a form and may also have to provide a letter.
For other nationalities, the process is a little bit longer since you'll need to pass a driving test. But first, you’ll have to get all the necessary documents cleared at the Traffic Department then go to a driving school before starting the test. You will find help on site too !
Information can be obtained at :
Traffic Department / Tel: 4890644
Location: Madinat Khalifa (North), off Khalifa Street, close to Al Gharrafa flyover.
1. Go to Traffic Dept.
2. Pay QR 150
3. Do Eye test there
4. Obtain license
No test required