Qatar Driving License Renewal

You can Renew Qatar Driving License Renewal provided by the Ministry of Interior by the link listed below:

How to Renew Driving License in Qatar

You can renew Driving License in Qatar via moi website by following the simple steps below:

  • Go to Request to Renew Driving License Page “from here“.
  • Click on “Submit” icon.

How to Renew Driving License in Qatar

  • Log in with your smart card to the Ministry of Interior’s e-services portal by clicking on the “Smart Card Login” icon then follow the instructions.
  • Choose the required transaction type :
    • Personal for the smart card owner.
    • Company Name for the authorized person.
  • Click on “Traffic Services” icon.
  • Click on  “Renew Driving License” icon.
  • Select the driving license you want to renew (you have to choose it’s your personal license or a sponsored person license).
  • Show the driving license information.
  • Click on Renew icon to apply a request.
  • Decide new driving license delivery option by choosing the suitable way.
  • Pay due fees by adding your Card data in the suitable field which include (Card ID, Card holder name, Validity and other information).
  • Click on the payment icon and then confirm the payment process.
  • Click on print icon to print payment receipt.

How to Renew Driving License in Qatar via Metrash

You can renew driving license in Qatar via metrash by following the simple steps below:

  • Download the new Metrash app via the following download links:
    • Metrash App From Google Play: “from here“.
    • Metrash App From App Store: “from here“.
  • Click “Install” icon from the suitable stor.
  • Open the app on your device and grant it the required permissions.
  • Select “English” language.
  • Click on “Sign in” icon.
  • Enter the QID in the suitable field.
  • Click on “Login” icon.
  • Click on Service icon.
  • Press on “Traffic Services” button.
  • Follow the steps below if you want to renew light vehicle driving licenses:
    • Press on  “Renew Driving License” button.
    • Choose the driving license you want to renew.
    • Click on Renew icon and pay the fees.
  • Or press on “Renew Learning Permit for Driving” icon to renew Temporary Driving License then follow the instructions below:
    • Enter your visa number in the designated field.
    • Select the driver’s license you wish to renew.
    • Click the Renew button.
    • Pay the driver’s license renewal fee.
  • Print the payment receipt.

How to Renew Temporary Driving License

You can renew Temporary Driving License in Qatar via moi website by following the simple steps below:

  • Go to Request to Renew Temporary Driving License Page “from here“.
  • Click on “Submit” icon.

How to Renew Driving License in Qatar

  • Log in with your smartcard to the MOI e-services portal.
  • Click on “Traffic Services” icon,
  • Click on “Driving License” icon.
  • Click on “Renew Learning Permit for Driving” icon.
  • Click on “Temporary License” page to input the visa number related to temporary driving license you want to renew.
  • Input the 12-digit visa number in the suitable field.
  • Click on “Next” icon.
  • The system will displays the “List of Temporary Licenses” list.
  • This page includes all the temporary driving licenses associated with the entered visa number that can be renewed.
  • Choose driving required license from the list and click on its icon.
  • Click on “Next” icon.
  • The system displays “Delivery Options” page.
  • Show recorded mobile number and check if it is correct.
  • Choose delivery option for the new temporary driving license:
    • You can choose collecting driving license at the Traffic Department
    • You can choose receiving it via Qatar Post.
  • Click on “Next” icon.
  • You will Show “Payment” page.
  • The page displays driving license data, renewal fees, and driving license delivery fees.
  • Click on “Pay” icon.
  • Enter your credit card, debit card or bank transfer  data in the suitable fields.
  • Click on “Pay” icon.
  • You will receive a message on successful completion of the transaction.
  • Click on “Print Receipt” icon to print the payment receipt.

Conditions to Renew Driving License in Qatar

You can find out Qatar driving license renewal conditions by the following table:

For light vehicle driving licenses
  • The applicant must hold a Qatari driving license.
  • The applicant’s ID card must be valid, and for non-Qataris, the residency permit must be valid.
  • Pay the full required fees.
  • Bring the old license to issue the new license.
  • Driving licenses may be renewed only six months before the expiration of the current license or upon its expiration.
  • For light vehicle driving licenses, renewal can be done directly with the fees through e-government or Metrash without visiting the General Traffic Department.
For heavy vehicles, machinery, and equipment driving licenses
  • The applicant must hold a Qatari driving license.
  • The applicant’s ID card must be valid, and for non-Qataris, the residency permit must be valid.
  • Pay the full required fees.
  • Bring the old license to issue the new license.
  • For heavy vehicles, machinery, and equipment licenses:
    • A medical eye test must be performed at the eye examination office of the Police Medical Services (Traffic) or at any educational school with a police office.
    • Anyone else may then act on behalf of the license holder.
  • For heavy vehicles, machinery, and equipment driving licenses, renewal applications must be submitted at the traffic offices

Qatar Driving License Renewal Fees

You can find out Qatar driving license renewal fees by the following table:

Issuing driving license for the first time fees Renewal driving license fees For Qataris Renewal driving license fees For non Qataris
A private light vehicle driving license 500 Qatari Riyals 250 Qatari Riyals for five years
 A heavy vehicle driving license 600 Qatari Riyals 300 Qatari Riyals for five years
Construction, agricultural, or industrial vehicle driving license 600 Qatari Riyals 300 Qatari Riyals for five years
Motorcycle driving license 300 Qatari Riyals 150 Qatari Riyals for five years
Temporary driving license for tourists, visitors, and foreigners 150 Qatari Riyals
Driving instruction licenses for all types of vehicles 150 Qatari Riyals for three months 150 Qatari Riyals
Annual permit to drive taxis, limousines, and public transport vehicles 250 Qatari Riyals  250 Qatari Riyals

Qatar Driving License Renewal Offices

You can find out Qatar driving license renewal office timings by the table listed below:

Qatar Driving License Renewal Office Working Days Timings
General Traffic Department, Main Admi  Madinat Khalifa From Sunday to Thursday From 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
General Traffic Department, Main Admi  Madinat Khalifa From Sunday to Thursday From 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
General Traffic Department, Main Admi  Madinat Khalifa Saturday From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Al Shahaniya Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Umm Salal Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Umm Salal Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Qatar Airways Traffic Services Section next to the airport From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Hamad Medical City Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Al Wakra Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Al Zubara Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Al Khor Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Education City Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
Al Daayen-Simaisma Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Al Daayen-Simaisma Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Abu Samra Border Traffic Services Section Every Day 24 Hours
Al Rayyan Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Al Rayyan Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Al Rayyan Traffic Services Section Saturday From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Mesaimeer Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Mesaimeer Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Mesaimeer Traffic Services Section Saturday From 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Souq Waqif Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Souq Waqif Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Al Shammal Al Ruwais Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Al Shammal Al Ruwais Traffic Services Section From Sunday to Thursday From 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Questions & Answers

How much does a renewal Qatar driving license cost?

How much does a renewal Qatar driving license cost?

The cost of renewing a light vehicle driving license is QAR 500 for Qataris and QAR 250 for non-Qataris, and renewing a heavy vehicle driving license costs QAR 600 for Qataris and QAR 300 for non-Qataris.

How much is the fine for not renewing a driving license in Qatar?

How much is the fine for not renewing a driving license in Qatar?

The fine for not renewing a driving license in Qatar and driving with an expired license is three thousand Qatari riyals.

How to Renew Driving License in Qatar?

How to Renew Driving License in Qatar?

Through the Ministry of Interior's electronic services, the Metrash app, or traffic offices in Qatar.

How many days will it take to renew a driving licence in Qatar?

How many days will it take to renew a driving licence in Qatar?

The duration of obtaining a driver's license after renewal varies depending on the method, but the duration of obtaining a new license does not exceed one month.

When should I renew my driving license in Qatar?

When should I renew my driving license in Qatar?

Driving licenses in Qatar must be renewed immediately upon expiration or at most six months before expiration.