Are you planning to get a driving license in Qatar or want to know more about the
requirement, Driving School in Qatar fees and 2018 new rules for getting Qatar Driving license?
Here we are sharing a complete procedure to apply Qatar driving license requirements new rules updated on
2017-2018, Fees, Driving Schools application forms and Documents Requirements.
If your age is 18 years then you can apply for Qatari driving license. It is the age limit for light vehicles
or 4 wheelers and Motorcycle Licence in Qatar. But for Vehicles like trucks, 6 wheelers or other heavy
vehicles age limit to get a driving license in Qatar is 21 years.
Driving license in Qatar Procedure 2018, Fees, Driving Schools and Documents Requirements
As all of us know that it is necessary to hold a valid Qatar driving license by anyone
while driving vehicle in the country. Also, it is possible to drive in Qatar with a non-Qatari driving
license for a limited time for expatriates. As well as you can drive in the country for 7 days if you possess
a valid driving license. Also, For GCC residents, the Gulf license will remain valid for 3 months from the
date of arrival in the country.
But, for those who plan to reside in Qatar for more than six months, it is compulsory to apply for a temporary
or permanent Qatari Driving License.
How to get a driving license In Qatar and Validity
On arrival – 1-week rule
Visitors can drive for one week (7 days from arrival) on approved licenses from some countries. Visit the
Traffic Department at Madinat Khalifa (see map below) to check the validity of your home country
license.
Temporary Driving License – valid for 3 months
If you wish to drive for longer than a week you can apply for a temporary license which is valid for 3 months.
Also, It is possible to extend the license when it expires.
As well as 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.
How to Apply for New Qatar driving license
If you do not hold a valid driving license from your country of origin or home country, you will have to enroll yourself in a driving school in Qatar. Based on your driving skills, you may be required to take a full course (40 classes) or a half course (20 classes).
Driving license in Qatar requirements (Documents)
Also, You can check online for document requirements and other detail from Hukoomi E-government website
Driving Schools in Qatar or Learning Institutes
You have to learn and acquire necessary skills to drive. So you have to pass necessary
driving test conducting by Qatar traffic department. If you are confident and have a home country or any valid
driving license then you can directly take driving test. Else need to attend required classes and test from an
authorised center learning institutes or a driving school in Qatar. Also, If you are looking for the list
of authorised driving schools in Qatar given below are contact details of few driving learning institutes in
Qatar:
Telephone: +974 44681003 / 4
FAX: +974 44688729
E-mail: info@udqatar.com
Website: www.udqatar.com
| Driving School Name | Address | Contact Details |
| Dallas Driving Academy | Main Road Industrial Area Road, Industrial Area, Qatar | Telephone: 44871423 – 44930523 Fax: 44790815 Email: sales@dalladrivingacademy.com |
| Al Khebra Driving Academy | Doha Qatar | Telephone: +974 4032 4444 & +974 4451 6353 Email: info@alkhebradriving.com |
| Gulf Driving School | Al Fadaill Street, Al Thumama, Doha, Qatar P.O.Box 15154, |
E-mail: contactus@gdsqatar.com.qa Telephone: 44652666/4666/2822 Fax: 44653666 |
| United Driving School | P.O Box: 18238, Doha – Qatar | Telephone: +974 44681003 / 4 FAX: +974 44688729 E-mail: info@udqatar.com |
| Doha driving academy | Near Tebah Petrol Station, Doha Express Way, Izaghwa Street, Al Kharitiyath, Doha-Qatar PO Box -9896, |
Phone: + 974 44792263, + 974 44792264 Email: info@dohadriving.com |
| Karwa Driving School | Industrial Area, Qatar | +974 4458 8865 |
Driving tests are administered by authorized driving schools and all applicants need to apply to a driving school for lessons before they can take the test. Those who do not have a driving license are required to take at least:
Qatar Traffic Department Address and Contact details
They are open from 7 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 7 pm throughout the week. Also, They are
closed on Fridays.
Madinat Khalifa (North)
Khalifa Street,
Near Al
Gharrafa Flyover,
Tel: +974 4890644
Qatari Driving License Fees
Fees for driving license depends on the number of classes and service charge of driving schools per classes. Traffic department fees are also for a new private vehicle driving license for Qataris Traffic department fees are QR500 (valid for 10 years) and QR250 for non-Qataris (valid for 5 years). The average fee to get a new license in the first attempt will be around 3500 QR
| Traffic department fee for Qataris | QAR 500 |
| Traffic department fee for Expat | QAR 250 |
| Eye Test Fees for driving License | QAR 30 |
| Driving School Fees per classes (Depends on Learning Institute and number of classes will vary ) | QAR 130 |
Cost For First Time Learners: 40 Classes
| Driving school | Admin fees+lecture fees+assessments |
40 classes | Total fees |
| Karwa Driving School | 750 | 2550 | 3300 |
| Doha driving academy | 850 | 2600 | 3450 |
| Al Khebra Driving Academy | 900 | 2600 | 3500 |
| United Driving School | 900 | 2600 | 3500 |
| Dallas Driving Academy | 1000 | 2600 | 3600 |
| Gulf Driving School | 1000 | 2600 | 3600 |
Existing License (More Than Five Years Old): 20 Classes
For those who have a valid license from home country or another country and which is more than five years old, 20 classes are a requirement. Below is a breakdown of the average cost.
| Driving school | Admin fees+lecture fees+assessments |
20 classes | Total fees |
| Karwa Driving School | 750 | 2050 | 2800 |
| Doha driving academy | 850 | 2050 | 2900 |
| Al Khebra Driving Academy | 900 | 2100 | 3000 |
| United Driving School | 900 | 2200 | 3100 |
| Dallas Driving Academy | 1000 | 2100 | 3100 |
| Gulf Driving School | 1000 | 2100 | 3100 |
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:
For more details do inquiry more with authorized Driving Schools. Also, you can do inquiry with Traffic department.
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 or few Travel Agencies. To do so, you will need to bring along a
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:
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:
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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