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ql244
By ql244

I came from UAE last week. I have UAE driving license that was issued just 1 month back in UAE. What is the procedure of getting Qatar license? Please somebody guide me. Thanks.

By anonymous• 25 Apr 2009 14:57
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

Welcome in doha. You don't need to give any driving Test here...if you have a UAE Driving License. You need only a sponsor Letter and you need to take a Eye Test here.... the traffic dept will issue you a Qatari drving license direct.

By sudhirk• 25 Apr 2009 11:55
sudhirk

You don't need to give any Test here...if you have a UAE Driving License. You need only a sponsor Letter and you need to take a Eye Test here.... the traffic dept will issue you a Qatari drving license.

I also had a UAE Driving License and i got Qatari Driving License...without attending any class or giving any road test.

By happygolucky• 25 Apr 2009 11:53
Rating: 5/5
happygolucky

If you are moving in from UAE to Qatar then you can exchange your UAE DL with Temporary DL here in Qatar (QR150... I suppose) as of now (if you do not have your RP done) and when your RP done get the permamnent DL by paying another QR250. No need for any test as u have UAE licence. If however u are on a visit for a few days u can continue driving with UAE licence. More info. can be had from Traffic Department.

Cheers...

By sudhirk• 25 Apr 2009 11:47
Rating: 5/5
sudhirk

Since you already have a UAE Driving License....you can easily get a Qatari Driving License...without giving any Test.

If you having your Qatari Residence Permit already in your passport then you can get a Permanent Qatari Driving License for 5 years. If you are still on Business visa... then you can get a temporary Qatari Driving License...which has to be changed into a permanent one...once you get the Residence Permit here in Qatar.

For Temporary License they charge QAR. 160/- and for Permanent it will cost you QAR. 250/- For getting both the license you need a letter from your sponsor and you need to do a Eye Test once.

For more information....you can contact the Madinat Kalifa Traffic Dept.

By anonymous• 25 Apr 2009 11:41
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

If you have Qatar RP, then you must go through driving test to obtain a Qatar Driving license, even u have UAE D. license.

But If you r on visit visa, then u can drive on UAE license.

By ql244• 25 Apr 2009 11:37
ql244

My question is can I get Qatar license without test as I already have a UAE's driving license? Please advice.

By miillee• 25 Apr 2009 11:27
Rating: 4/5
miillee

if you have a permanent residense than no problem just go to any driving school and they will tell you to get some papers like photos passport copy and etc etc...and you will get addmission...and i think thesedays rate is 2200 something!! you can go and check

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