Can one get a driving liscence when he is on a Visit Visa?

Shahwani
By Shahwani

Hello,

I am here on a Family Visit Visa that will expire in Feb 2012. can I apply for a Driving liscense. I know how to drive but I don't have any driving liscense. Also tell me whether I need to goto driving school before appearing for driving test?

By anonymous• 3 Oct 2011 19:01
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Without a valid driving license from your home country you can not apply for a Qatari driving license.

By Shahwani• 3 Oct 2011 19:01
Shahwani

That is but obvious bijoy ... Anyway two contradictory opinions, I guess I'll have to goto Muroor and ask myself, thanks for all the help though

By bijoyjoseph• 3 Oct 2011 18:42
Rating: 5/5
bijoyjoseph

YES. YOU CAN APPLY FOR THE LICENCE . HOWEVER THE VALIDITY OF YOUR LICENCE WILL BE EXPIRED ALONG WITH  YOUR  VIST VISA VALIDITY.

By kaas.qtr• 3 Oct 2011 18:32
Rating: 5/5
kaas.qtr

Unless you have a valid Qatai Resident Visa stamped, you can not apply for Qatari DL.

By ven01• 3 Oct 2011 17:14
Rating: 4/5
ven01

No, You must posses Qatar identification card called Qatar ID issued from the Ministry of Interiors, Expatriate Affairs Department to avail QatarDriving Licence.  

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