how long can i use my swiss Drivers License in qatar??

fefee
By fefee

hi
can any one tell me if its really legal to still use my swiss drivers License?? ive been in doha for around 5 months.
thanks

By Default Nick• 7 Sep 2008 08:14
Rating: 5/5
Default Nick

If you have your RP than you have to change it ASAP. There is no difficulty for Europan countries especially since you are a female you can get Qatari driving license very easily. Just as mentioned above you have to make an eye test at an hospital and take it and prepare the required documents. I think you are under your husbands sponsorship so I am not sure about the required documents.

Good luck

By anonymous• 7 Sep 2008 07:57
anonymous

The validity is generally 2 weeks from the date of arrival in Qatar; over which you may not get insurance protection in case of an unfortunate accident or so..

By nicolidus• 7 Sep 2008 07:47
nicolidus

As far as I know you can only use a foreign license for a maximum of 1 week then you must get a temporary license or apply for a full one if you have an RP. When you apply for your Qatari license you will not be fined for not applying earlier because you're not really going to tell anyone that you've been driving illegally for months, are you??!!

I'm pretty sure that a Euro license can just be swapped for a Qatar license without a test, just need to do an eye test. Good luck!

By fefee• 7 Sep 2008 03:08
fefee

thanks a lot for the fast answer!

will i be chaged because i use my license over time?

By CareFree• 7 Sep 2008 02:51
Rating: 5/5
CareFree

You can use your swiss license for a maximum of 3 months. If you you are on visit, you may apply for a temporary license. If you have a valid residence permit, you must get a permanent driving license.

Goodluck

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