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A valid driving license is a legal requirement to drive in Qatar.

The Traffic Department is the authorised authority for issuing driving licenses.

Visitors can drive for a week (7 days from the date of their arrival in Qatar) using approved licenses from certain countries.

To check the validity of your home country license, you can visit the Traffic Department at Madinat Khalifa.

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 Gulf 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.

It is necessary to apply to the Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior for a new driving licence.

Requirements:

Non-Qatari citizens must meet the following requirements:

• Be 18 years of age for a light driving licence or motorcycle licence
• Be 21 years of age for a heavy vehicle driving licence or for agricultural or construction vehicle licences
• Complete the driving licence application form
• Provide a no-objection letter from the applicant's sponsor (in Arabic)
• Have a valid passport and copy of this
• Submit a copy of sponsor's ID card
• Provide three recent, coloured, passport sized photographs
• Have a residence permit
• Some professions will not be allowed to apply for driver's license.

Qatari citizens must meet the following requirements:

• Be 18 years of age for a light vehicle driving licence or motorcycle licence
• Be 21 years of age for a heavy vehicle driving licence or for agricultural or construction vehicle licences
• Have a valid ID card and present a copy of this on application
• Complete the driving licence application form
• Provide three recent, coloured, passport-sized photographs
• Show proof of training insurance for a period of three months if wishing to learn in a private car

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