To obtain a driving license in Qatar, one should pass a driving license test. Note that no citizen or resident can drive without a license or with an expired permit.
A visitor to Qatar can drive his car using an international driving license. For people coming to the country for work and having a residency permit, if they have a driving license, they are transferred to schools for a driving test to ascertain their ability to drive. If they pass the test carried out by the Traffic Department, they are granted a license. If unsuccessful, they are given another chance, and then transferred to a full education cycle.
Apply for a Driving License
Applying for a driving license can be done through the Traffic Department of the Ministry of Interior.
To download the application form, please click here .
Required procedures for granting driving license to Qatari citizens:
- Reach the legal age, (18) years for light driving license, or motorcycle license and (21) years for a heavy driving license or construction and agricultural equipment license).
- ID card + copy
- Fill the driving license application
- Provide (3) recent colored photos
- Provide a training insurance for (3) months period for those who wish to train on a private car.
Procedures to obtain a driving license of any kind by non-citizens:
Reach the legal age, (18) years for light driving license, or motorcycle license and (21) years for a heavy public driving license or construction and agricultural equipment license).
- Fill the driving license application
- Provide a letter from the sponsor
- Passport + copy
- Sponsor's ID card copy,
- Provide (3) recent colored photos
Persons with special needs and disabilities:
These persons are transferred via a letter from the Traffic Department to the Department of medical services after identifying the type of disability if it was apparent. According to the medical report, they are granted the required license with the terms specified in the report, setting a distinct mark at the driving license, and determining the type of car allowed to drive and put a distinctive mark on the car.. Etc.
The person may not be able to drive because of the disability.
Conditions required for granting a driving license:
- Age
- Health Fitness
- Pass the driving test
For more information about driving license click here.