Conversion of US Driver's License to Qatar Driver's License
Good day. I am planning to move to Qatar from the US on a long contract. After I obtain my residence permit, will it be possible for me to convert my US driver's licence to a Qatar driver's license? What tests do i need to take in order to obtain the Qatar driver's license? I do plan to come with an International Driver's Permit.
Thanks.
Thank you @DanielSchriefer. Much appreciated!!
Here is the website from the government (https://portal.www.gov.qa/wps/portal/topics/Transportation/drivinglicenseapplication)
Road tests are performed at a driving school. You can choose manual or automatic. However, if you choose automatic it will be added to your license. Don't forget to take an eye test prior to your application. Good luck.
Thank you @DanielSchriefer. Since it appears that a road test may be very likely, given that it has been a long time since I drove a manual transmission, will the cars being used in the road test be manual transmission only or will there also be automatic transmission ones? Thanks.
Molten Metal's suggestion only works if you have a cup of tea and 3 biscuits with the Captain. Then he might issue your license after 3 days.
Currently, drivers holding license from Very few countries (UK, France, South Korea, Romania, Hungary, Portugal, Malaysia, Turkey) are able to automatically convert to full Qatari license while some other countries can go directly to a road test (after passing a theoretical test): Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, USA and Vatican City. - As you can see, you'd have to take a road test after having passed a theoretical test to get your Qatari license.
Thanks @MoltenMetal.
It will be converted directly ...... be happy ..... welcome here ...... Good luck ...... !!
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