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Conversion of Canadian license

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 16:42

I hear that I can drive on my Canadian license. Or do I need to convert it? If so, where and how would I do it?
Thank you ladies !

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 23:19
Thanks girls. I've only been here 3 weeks and I'm currently on a visitor visa. When/if I ever find work and get an RP, I will definetely arrange a Qatari licence!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 March 2013 - 10:01
Safy, I have heard different things about whether & for how long an international licence is valid for. Tbh, I think it's safer to get temp licences (bit of a pain as they need to be renewed every 30days with visa) until you have RP as i wouldn't want to risk them deciding the licence I was driving on was not valid. You definitely need to get a Qatari licence once you have your RP. It's pretty easy to get the temp & permanent licences from the traffic dept at Madinat Khalifa.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 20:37
I am not 100% certain, but once you get residency I don't think you are able to drive on an International driving permit here.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 24 March 2013 - 19:47
I'm Australian and got an international driving permit before leaving Aus. I'm hoping this is accepted here, does anyone know if it is?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 17 February 2013 - 13:08
Thank you Nik_172 !!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 19:31
Cal_Hob, you can convert your Canadian license at the traffic dept in Menidat Khalifa. It's actually a fairly simple process. Here's a link of the required documents you'll need to bring with you. http://www.onlineqatar.com/living/driving-license-in-qatar. HTH!
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 14:42
Not sure about the procedure but perhaps a call to any driving school may give some information.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 13:32
Yes you do need the RP To the OC - I really don't know the answer to your question as I've never come across your situation. It could be worth a shot to try it though and avoid the American test requirement.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 February 2013 - 09:16
Thank you. Would you know if I need my RP first?
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 18:31
Cal_Hob, you need to convert your license to a Qatari driving license. Unfortunately I don't remember where we did this, but I do remember it was relatively simple. (Well, we went with someone who knew the process and spoke Arabic so he was able to walk us through the process.) We had to do an eye test, but that was about it. ~ Deb
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 February 2013 - 17:24
I have a similar question if I could please tag on. I'm an American and I heard we have to write the Qatari driver exam BUT I live in Alberta and had to give up my Texas license for an Alberta (Canadian) licence. Would they just accept it and not make me take the exam?