driving in qatar with international license
By thehun1314 •
Can someone please advise me how long it is possible to drive driving in qatar with international license on a buisness visa?
Some pepole are saying not at all, others are saying 3 or 6 months.
last year, I rented a vehicle from Car rental company till I got my QID (for approximately 3 months). Car rental company kept a copy of International license.
However you need to Visit the Traffic Department at Madinat Khalifa to check the validity of your international licence. Please note if you drive normal privately owned cars, there will be no insurance for accidents (100% sure )
http://portal.www.gov.qa/wps/portal/topics/Visas,+Passports,+Official+Documents/drivinglicense
International Driving Licence – valid for 6 months
A valid international driving licence can be used for up to six months from the date you enter the country.
In general, temporary and international licence holders are restricted to driving rental vehicles as insurance companies require drivers of privately-owned vehicles to hold a full licence.
Source: Government Website:
If you have an international license then till you can RP or QID, you can drive. Please keep international license and actual license from your home country togather.
Go & check with traffic dept ...... rules change over time ......... It depends which country has issued you the intl. lic. ................. there is chance ..................
NOT AT ALL