Driving License

umairnajib
By umairnajib

Hi, I am a Pakistani, I have a valid KSA driving license, do I still need to undergo the complete driving classes and test? also guide me about the license fee

Rgds

By mallethead• 31 May 2016 20:47
mallethead

Correct, I took the theory test but will avoid the parking portion and go directly to the road test on June 30th. I dont know why and really do not understand the rules or the reasoning. You would think if you have a GCC license than all would be well. The driver my sponsor sent is from Morocco and got his license in one day, no tests, no nothing. The day he took me for my theory test, he hit somebody in a parking lot! Unreal...

By umairnajib• 30 May 2016 10:13
umairnajib

thanks

By britexpat• 30 May 2016 10:08
britexpat

Perhaps a "direct Test" involves both theory and practical , but there is no need to take lessons - see link:

http://www.gulf-times.com/story/473648/Direct-test-for-residents-with-valid-GCC-driving-l

The best option is to check with a driving school or Traffic department

By umairnajib• 30 May 2016 10:02
umairnajib

hey britexpat according to your link GCC license holder can go directly for test but mallethead went for the theory test first

By umairnajib• 30 May 2016 09:58
umairnajib

dude this is very confusing ... can GCC license holder go for direct test or not ??

By britexpat• 28 May 2016 22:24
britexpat

http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/news/qatar/375807/rules-relaxed-for-gcc-driver-s-licence-holders

Someone is in the wrong :O(

By Wild Turkey• 28 May 2016 21:09
Wild Turkey

I never said that, sur_b4u!

By sur_b4u• 28 May 2016 20:58
sur_b4u

@WT ... GCC driving license holders can not go for direct test. :)

By mallethead• 28 May 2016 20:46
mallethead

Good Evening,

I have a valid Kuwait, US and International license but could not get my Qatar license directly. I had to take the theory test, took me twice to pass it but that is done. Now I have to wait until June 30th to take the driving portion of the exam. If you email me here I will send you the study guide from the MOI I received.

By Wild Turkey• 28 May 2016 20:37
Wild Turkey

"You can go to a direct test." (Britexpat)

"You can not go for driving test." (sur_b4u)

That's what I love about QatarLiving!

By sur_b4u• 28 May 2016 20:37
sur_b4u

Fee: Last month it was around 2400 QAR approx (including eye test) for half course.

But I heard they have changed the rule and increase the fee to 4-5 K QAR. Confirm from driving school.

By sur_b4u• 28 May 2016 20:35
sur_b4u

You can not go for driving test, but u can go for half course.

There will be 3 tests:

- Theory (20 MCQs based computer test)

- L-Parking and then box-parking

- Road test (Final)

If you pass all these, you will get the license on same day after passing final test.

By Wild Turkey• 28 May 2016 15:23
Wild Turkey

They want to know if you follow the rules and can control the car.

By umairnajib• 28 May 2016 15:17
umairnajib

what do they emphasis on? Parallel parking etc?

By umairnajib• 28 May 2016 15:16
umairnajib

KSA license wont convert in Qar license?

what is the structure of test? is theory also inculded?

By britexpat• 28 May 2016 15:04
britexpat

You can go yo a direct test

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