Learning to Drive in Doha

 

If you're planning on taking your driving test in Doha, then read our essential guide to improving your chances of passing first time.

Getting a Driving License in Doha, Qatar

 

On arriving in Qatar, you can drive within the country for 7 days if you possess a valid driving license. But, for individuals planning to reside in Qatar for more than six months, it is necessary to apply for a temporary or permanent Qatari Driving License. For GCC residents, the Guld license will remain valid for 3 months from date of arrival in the country. But, if you are a resident of Qatar, then you need to hold a Permanent Qatari License. 

 

 




Temporary License


With a temporary license you can drive rental cars, although you may not be insured to drive a privately owned car (as this is decided by the insurance company, and they should be contacted for more details). On obtaining a residence permit, the temporary license can be converted into a permanent one. But, the permanent license will be given only if you possess a residence permit, and have five-year validity.



Permanent driver’s license

To convert a temporary license into a permanent driver’s license you will require:


  • Temporary Driver’s License (TDL)
  • Two photos
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of residence permit
  • Process fee

 

Requirements:


For those visiting Qatar from western countries including the Canada and the UK for work purposes can just change their home country driving license for a Qatari one at the Medinat Khalifat Traffic Department, without taking a driving test.



The documents required to be produced are:

  • Passport or ID Card
  • Original driving license
  • Sponsor's ID
  • The sponsor need to sign a form and may have to provide a letter
  • Three photos

 

Residents of other nationalities will have to undergo a driving test to obtain their local driving license. It is compulsory that these applicants have a residence permit so as to be able to apply for a Qatari driving license. In order to issue a local driving license, the usual procedure includes an eye test and a written test.

If you do not hold a valid driving license from your country of origin or home country, you will have to enrol yourself in a driving school in Qatar. Based on your driving skills, you may be required to take a full course (25 classes) or a half course (12 classes)

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Driving Schools  

Given below are details/contacts of few driving schools in Qatar




Al Rayah Driving School       Contact Number  4487 7774


Doha Driving Centre     
       Contact Number  4479 2263


Gulf Driving School LLC  
   Contact Number  4465 2822


United Driving Company  
   Contact Number  4468 1003


               Karwa Driving School         Contact numbers  44588644 / 44588618.




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