You must have a local driver's licence. The traffic rules in Qatar are unique. Even if you come from the highest developed country with millions of cars in the streets, Qatar is different. Do yourself a favor, take driving lessons and learn how to slow down before speed cameras, use the emergency lane to jump ahead of a waiting cue, learn how to cut lanes in roundabouts professionally, learn how to circumvent speed humps, and learn how to use the mobile, smoke, and drink tea at the same time, while steering the car with your knee. Only then you have a chance to survive! (And don't go for a small car!)
if you came from any gcc country u can use ur normal license for that country for time being and if u will get resident permit here u need to change ur that license to qatari license ... and if u came from europe side and will stay here less then 3 months without getting resident permit u can use ur international license , more then 3 months stay or if u get resident permit in qatar in both cases u have to get qatari license ...
International Driver’s License allows you to drive for a limited period only, as soon your visa is stamped on your passport you will require to get your original license exchanged for a local license.
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You must have a local driver's licence. The traffic rules in Qatar are unique. Even if you come from the highest developed country with millions of cars in the streets, Qatar is different. Do yourself a favor, take driving lessons and learn how to slow down before speed cameras, use the emergency lane to jump ahead of a waiting cue, learn how to cut lanes in roundabouts professionally, learn how to circumvent speed humps, and learn how to use the mobile, smoke, and drink tea at the same time, while steering the car with your knee. Only then you have a chance to survive! (And don't go for a small car!)
If you are just visiting then there is no prob; use the IDL.
But if you have Qatar RP or Qatar ID YOU MUST HAVE a valid Qatari Driving License.
Otherwise fines and penalties could be as high as 50000 QAR for driving without a valid driving license or without license at all.
Regards!!
if you came from any gcc country u can use ur normal license for that country for time being and if u will get resident permit here u need to change ur that license to qatari license ... and if u came from europe side and will stay here less then 3 months without getting resident permit u can use ur international license , more then 3 months stay or if u get resident permit in qatar in both cases u have to get qatari license ...
hope above is clear for u
International Driver’s License allows you to drive for a limited period only, as soon your visa is stamped on your passport you will require to get your original license exchanged for a local license.