I want to get license

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It should be noted that after reviewing your inquiry and legal scrutiny we would like to inform you that

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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Once you have a UAE residence visa and if you want to drive a car (private or leased) in the UAE, you must apply for a UAE driving license. International and foreign driving licenses are valid
for use only up to the date on which the residence visa is issued. Many countries are given the option of a straightforward UAE conversion. (See Transferring a foreign driving license). However, if you are not eligible for a direct exchange you will have to re-sit a theory and practical driving test

Prerequisites

UAE resident

Aged 18 or older

Has driving license from home country

What to bring

Passport with residence visa - copy and original

No objection certificate (NOC) from employer or sponsor

Existing driving license

Eight passport-sized photographs

Eye test certificate, available at any RTA-approved optician in Dubai for Dhs.50-100

Procedure

RTA-approved driving school

The driving school will handle all the necessary paperwork with the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) on your behalf

You will be given a temporary driving license

Your school will apply for your theory and road test on your behalf

If you fail the road test, you will be required to take eight driving lessons and re-sit the practical

We apologize for any inconvenience

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