international driver licence

sa165
By sa165

Hi, I am coming on tourist Visa, while waiting to get my residence permit. Can I drive using an international driver licence and for how long?? (I found some old info on this but want to get an updated picture)..thank you very uch.

By VeuveClicquot• 15 Jun 2011 15:08
Rating: 5/5
VeuveClicquot

You can drive on an international driving licence for 6 months in Qatar. However, as soon as you get your RP, you have to apply for a Qatari Driving Licence as driving on an international one then, becomes illegal.

By anonymous• 15 Jun 2011 14:56
Rating: 2/5
anonymous

Yes you can. Go to Traffic dept. and apply for a temporary license. until you got ur RP.

By jjj75• 15 Jun 2011 14:49
jjj75

You should always have your normal licence with you too. an International licence is not a licence in the truest sense of the word

By sa165• 15 Jun 2011 14:42
sa165

thanks a lot

By Raven1968• 15 Jun 2011 14:40
Rating: 5/5
Raven1968

International driving licence usually vaild for 12 months from date of issue, and yes you can use it..I did for 3 months until my RP came through and I got my Qatar licence...

By jjj75• 15 Jun 2011 14:31
jjj75

Depends whose car you want to drive

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