Can I drive with an Australian Driving Licence here?

Ah Bert
By Ah Bert

or can I drive with an international driving licence?

By Paulelliott5• 25 Mar 2019 09:28
Paulelliott5

I just tried, you have to do eye test, then make an appointment for written test, then you have to do the driving test. The government web page is misleading and not up to date. Welcome to Qatar!!!

By JoshuaGonsalves• 29 Oct 2009 00:28
Rating: 5/5
JoshuaGonsalves

Mr RB73, I think U need to Understand the question here, If english is your 1st language u should figure out, The gentleman/Lady asks "if it is ok to drive with an australian license", I dont know which country your from or how long u've been here, Legally the only Driving licenses accepted are GCC registered, of course European's or American's dont have a problem getting a license, but they have to go visit the traffic department and obtain one, they are NOT ALLOWED to drive with the licenses issued by their country.

By anonymous• 28 Oct 2009 17:39
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Hi Sir,

No, You cant drive with your Australian driving license ...

Please consider the ff. options:

1. You can take direct test

2. You can enroll for a short course (12 days)

Hope this helps...

By rb73• 28 Oct 2009 16:42
Rating: 4/5
rb73

JoshuaGonsalves learn to understand the question and then answer.

Yes, if you are on a business or tourist visa you are okay to drive for four weeks beyond that, you will have to obtain a temporary driver’s license at a fee of QR 150.

By Bluemountain• 28 Oct 2009 16:09
Rating: 2/5
Bluemountain

I think NO

You need to convert your Australian Licence to Qatari Licence

By JoshuaGonsalves• 28 Oct 2009 16:03
Rating: 5/5
JoshuaGonsalves

You wil need to visit the trafic department, usually it is not a problem for westerners to convert their license over the counter after paying a small fee to the traffic police department.

Yes but I think you need to have a Valid resident Permit first.

By anonymous• 28 Oct 2009 15:37
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

only as a Tourist. If you got an RP you need to Convert your License to a Qatari License

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