Renew Kuwait driving licence

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amrou_samir Member

Member since 02 February 2019

amrou_samirMember02 February 2019 18:02:44

Hi all friends.
My Kuwait driving licence (10 years validity) already expired in July 2016. At that time I was out of Kuwait, so I didn't renew it.
Now I am planning to return back to Kuwait, is it possible to renew this driving license and what is the required documents, steps to do so. Iam afraid they may ask me to make full test again.

Thanks for your suggestions and help.

Diver Active member

Member since 23 February 2010

DiverActive member03 February 2019 06:17:58

Hi Amrou

Yes you will have to do full test again

all the best

gmannion Active member

Member since 31 October 2013

gmannionActive member18 February 2019 15:20:15

Renewal now every year

jfmailspace Active member

Member since 13 July 2010

jfmailspaceActive member18 February 2019 17:39:54

Hi,
I have a slightly different view...
Technically, you will have to go through the entire process (learner's, test, etc.), it might be possible to renew if you have the original of the old one. Just give it to your mandoub and he might be able to get it done (it worked for me before all the restrictions were put into place).
But, as explained, it is linked to your residence permit - if it's valid for 1 year, so is your driving license; if 2 years, so is the license.
Hope this helps.

gmannion Active member

Member since 31 October 2013

gmannionActive member20 February 2019 02:11:47

Good luck

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