Housewife driving lisence

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Full_pinky New member

Member since 27 October 2017

Full_pinkyNew member31 October 2017 20:06:52

Hi I鈥檓 dewi, I will move to kuwait soon from Qatar, my husband just arrived there, now My kids (7 & 11 years old) and I are waiting for the visa, i live in Qatar for 6 years and i drive here. My question is : can i convert my Qatar driving lisence to kuwait DL? I heard not easy to get it and the government rules always change. Please let me know the update about this.
Thank you.

Best,
Dewi

Ribosom VIP Member

Member since 26 January 2013

RibosomVIP Member01 November 2017 03:43:00

944

Not sure if you will be able to convert the Qatari DL or need to take the test again, but as a mother of school-going children you should be eligible for a driving license. And you are right, rules always change, the only way you will know for sure is t visit the traffic department here once you relocate as it is ultimately at the discretion of the man in charge over there.

Good luck!

mbtel4000 Member

Member since 07 March 2017

mbtel4000Member01 November 2017 04:12:13

I know for fact that you can drive here or in any of the Gcc countys, as long as you have the DL from any of the member countries, what am not sure for how long!

Ribosom VIP Member

Member since 26 January 2013

RibosomVIP Member01 November 2017 04:30:44

944

mbtel4000 wrote:
I know for fact that you can drive here or in any of the Gcc countys, as long as you have the DL from any of the member countries, what am not sure for how long!

That I am sure of though - until you get your Kuwait residency.

Full_pinky New member

Member since 27 October 2017

Full_pinkyNew member01 November 2017 09:54:50

Yes my only concern is about kids transportation, can鈥檛 Imagine how hard taking kids to school n any activities without driving, thanks for the answer馃憤馃徎

Full_pinky New member

Member since 27 October 2017

Full_pinkyNew member01 November 2017 09:57:03

Thanks for the answer, at least i can drive even just for short time馃槣

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