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RogerUK New member

Member since 15 October 2020

RogerUKNew member07 December 2020 20:39:45

Hi
Do I need to take a driving test to drive in qarar. I'm from UK and have a UK driving licence.

What are my options?

Thanks
Jim

Wilson Qatar and Asia-India Expert/SEO

Member since 06 February 2018

WilsonQatar and Asia-India Expert/SEO07 December 2020 23:48:08

674

As the rule changed now its mandatory to take a driving test in Qatar.
For more information you can call Madinat Khalifa Traffic Department
Tel: 4489 0666

RogerUK New member

Member since 15 October 2020

RogerUKNew member18 December 2020 19:20:16

I have heard i can get UK International driving licence and its valid for 1 year, is this still valid?

Thanks
Jim

RogerUK New member

Member since 15 October 2020

RogerUKNew member30 May 2021 20:39:20

OK update

For UK driving licence holders.
1. Do eye test at driving school
2. Obtain Qatar licence from Traffic Department headquarters.

NO TEST REQUIRED!

JUST GOT MINE TODAY 馃敟

Carlos Mascarenhas 芒庐 Member

Member since 07 June 2021

Carlos Mascarenhas 芒庐Member07 June 2021 16:55:58

Roger,

Did you complete the entire process at the traffic department headquarters? Please can you elaborate a bit more about what you had to do and what documents were required?

Thank you,

Carlos

RogerUK New member

Member since 15 October 2020

RogerUKNew member07 June 2021 17:10:06

Hi Carlos,

1. Goto a driving school (Alkhebra Driving Academy )聽 with QID and do eye test.
2. With QID and UK driving licence go to traffic Department Headquarters to get Qatari licence:

That's it, you'd have to pay for eye test - gets updates on metrash2 straight away.

Licence uses your QID photo.

Thanks

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