Saudi DL to Qatar DL

drexzs
By drexzs

Hi! I have a driver's license acquired from Dammam, KSA and will expire on 2012. I would like to ask if it could be converted to Qatar's DL immediately or I will still undergo driving lessons? Thank you in advance...

By max100ae• 27 Jan 2010 14:01
Rating: 4/5
max100ae

before ur rp is stamped, u can get a temp qatar licence based on the saudi dl.

once ur rp is stamped in ur passport, u can apply for the permanent licence, valid for 5 years.

it depends on the officer if they will take ur saudi dl and give u a qatar dl.

i had a uae dl, i got a qatar dl without having to surrender the uae dl.

temp licence will cost u 150qar and is valid for a 1 month and renewable.

permament dl will cost u 250 qar

By painther• 27 Jan 2010 13:41
Rating: 4/5
painther

fee at traffic deptt is 225 or 250 QR and 25-30 Qr for eye test (from any optics shop).

They take hardly 10 mnts if you have your papers/ID & eye report ready.

By drexzs• 27 Jan 2010 12:58
drexzs

I still have my Saudi driver's license... Thank you guys...

By anonymous• 21 Jan 2010 14:22
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

The fees will not be more than 100-250 maximum but you have to surrender Saudi Licence to get Qatar Driving licence.

By drexzs• 21 Jan 2010 11:30
drexzs

one thing more, do you know how much will be the fee?

By drexzs• 21 Jan 2010 10:53
drexzs

Thanks a lot Udaykumar...

By drexzs• 21 Jan 2010 10:50
drexzs

thanks a lot Udaykumar143...

By Udaykumar143• 21 Jan 2010 10:44
Rating: 5/5
Udaykumar143

Saudi license can be converted into Qatari DL immediately on getting residence permit stamped to the passport. Need to give eye test and the original saudi license should be shown to the licensing authorities.

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