Obtaining a driving license in Bahrain!

Member since 25 August 2023

sherin9425Member25 August 2023 15:28:24

Hello!

I'm from Singapore and new to Bahrain, I'm wondering if anyone could help me understand the process of obtaining a driving license a little better!

Based on my understanding you need to do the following:

Go to the traffic directorate with a copy of your passport, 2 passport photos, proof of residency
Attend a theory based lecture? (is this on the same day of application or do you have to book another day to attend this?)
Get your learner license
Find a driving instructor
Go through a minimum of 22 hours of driving lessons
Go for practical test

My questions are:

At what point do you do your theory test? or is there no theory test?
Is 22 hours of lessons the minimum?
Can anybody recommend a driving instructor that has a good pass rate and is english speaking?聽

Best Regards,

Sherin

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert25 August 2023 15:49:52

3373

This above link should help.

I am sure if someone has taken the test recently they would share their experience and driver details.

Good luck.

Member since 08 February 2023

ZB SaleemMember26 August 2023 06:36:37

Check first , if you have Singapore driving licence聽 and can be converted into bahraini DL

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