Driving on international driving permit

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Amahajan Member

Member since 23 September 2015

AmahajanMember23 September 2015 18:48:33

Hi,
I am moving to Bahrain next week for a new job. I have got myself an international driving permit聽 issued from India. Will I be able to drive on the idp? I understand that my Indian licence won't be converted to a local licence and that I have to apply for the Bahrain licence. But till the time I get my Bahraini licence, can I rent a car and drive legally on my India issued idp?

Thanks in advance for the help.

live.ali Guest

live.aliGuest23 September 2015 19:04:11

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I don't think it should be a problem. Why don't you give them a call and check if they do. They might want to keep a deposit.

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert24 September 2015 07:16:55

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as far as i know if your coming on a visit visa only then you can drive with your international driving license else its not possible, you will need a Bahrain Driving license.

T&R

fkardame Member

Member since 05 October 2015

fkardameMember05 October 2015 07:16:57

(Copying l@logicalindian comment from different thread.)

You can use your international driving license only if your on a VISIT visa, you cannot use it if your on WORK visa. You will need to obtain a Bahrain driving license. kindly go through the below mentioned posts which will give you information regarding obtaining a license.

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good luck

gunner757 ViP

Member since 02 February 2014

gunner757ViP05 October 2015 17:37:39

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As mentioned , you can use IDP only if you're on visit or tourist visa .

Or else , you need a proper Bahraini license

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