Driving Test Procedure in Qatar

You have to pay a nominal fee and register for the test. The test has four parts – an oral round for the road and traffic signs, the L-Parking, the pocket parking and the actual road test. Each of these tests is a pre-requisite to enter the next one. But, if you have passed one, you need not repeat it. The tests are done on manual transmission cars, with nearly four people in the car, taking turns to drive.

Driving tests usually consist of four modules:

• An oral theory test where the applicant is asked questions about road signs or signal test and traffic regulations in English or Arabic

• Reverse parking test

• Straight parking test

• Road test

• An eye test is also necessary, but this is usually done before the theory and practice modules of the test.

For more details do inquiry more with authorized Driving Schools. Also, you can do inquiry with Traffic department.

• Dallas Driving Academy

• Al Khebra Driving Academy

• Karwa Driving School

• Doha Driving Centre

• Gulf Driving School

• United Driving Company

Once you pass all test you can do the driving license check online status from Hukkomi Qatar E-government website. Also, traffic violation fines can check online through Hukoomi Website.

Expat with some specific professions banned or not eligible for applying for driving licenses. 2018 updates List of professions not eligible to apply for a driving license in Qatar can get from driving schools websites

Renewal of Qatar Driving Licence

To renew the Driving license you can use Metrash 2 mobile application. Metrash Mobile application is from Ministry of Interior (MoI). The renewal fee will be QR250 and can be paid online. Once you pay driving license renewal fee through Metrash application license will deliver at your doorstep by Q-Post. Also, you have to pay additional delivery fees of 20 QAR to Q-Post

Qatar driving license- International Driving License

The International Driving License can be obtained from Qatar Automobile and Touring Club (Ph: 4413265) or few Travel Agencies. To do so, you will need to bring along a

• Valid Qatar Driving License

• Passport-size photos – 2 nos.

• Passport

• Process fee (varies)

Temporary Driving license in Qatar

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.

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

If you currently hold a valid driving license from one of the GCC countries, or from one of the following countries, you can get a Qatari driving license without having to take the driving test.

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA and Vatican City.

If you do not a have a license, or you have a license from a country not listed above, you will need to pass the Qatari driving test

Exchanging Your license for a permanent Qatari driving license

In order to apply for a full-term Qatari driving license, the following documents must be presented at the Madinat Khalifa Traffic Department:

• Original license from one of the countries listed above

• A letter of no objection/permission from your sponsor, written in Arabic

• A copy of your sponsoring company’s trade license

• A copy of your sponsor’s ID

• Passport (original and copies)

• Three passport photos

• Qatar ID card

You have to fill out an application form, which must be typed in Arabic, and signed by your sponsor. Translation typing services are available at Madinat Khalifa Traffic Department for a small fee. Also, required to pass an eye test, which can be conducted at the Traffic Department.  As well as The fee that you pay for the driving license must be paid by credit card. It includes the cost of the eye test.

It generally takes one working day for your Qatari license to be issued if you already hold a license from one of the countries listed above. The license is valid for five years and will entitle you to drive the type of vehicle specified in your original license.

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