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List of Eligible for Driving License in Qatar 2025

ByMofeeda MohammadUpdated21 March 2025 - 12:23pm

You can find out List of Eligible for Driving License in Qatar by the information listed below:

Qatari citizens
Foreigners residing in Qatar who have legal residency
Individuals from diplomatic missions and international organizations
Individuals coming to the country for work and holding residency
Individuals with disabilities
Tourists and visitors holding international driving licenses and residents of Gulf countries.

Conditions for Eligibility to obtain a driving license in Qatar

You can find out Conditions to obtain a driving license in Qatar by the following points:

The legal age requirement for obtaining a driver’s license is as follows:
- The legal age is 18 years for a private light vehicle or motorcycle license.
- The legal age is 21 years for a public heavy vehicle or construction and agricultural equipment license.
The applicant must be physically fit and pass an eye test to obtain a driver’s license.
The applicant must pass the theoretical and practical driving test.
Non-Qataris and GCC citizens must have legal residency in Qatar, and visitors must have a visit visa.
For those coming to the country for work and holding a residence permit:
- If they hold a driver’s license from their home country or from an authority whose licenses are accepted, the applicant is referred to a driving school to take a test to verify their driving ability.
- The test is conducted by the Traffic Department’s Success Committee, and if successful, they are granted the required license. If unsuccessful, they are given another chance to take the test, after which they are transferred to a full course of instruction through the school.
Persons with Disabilities:
- Based on a medical report, they are granted the required license under the conditions specified in the report.
- A distinctive mark is placed on the driver’s license, specifying the type of vehicle they are permitted to drive, and a distinctive mark is placed on the vehicle.
- The license is issued upon receipt of a medical report indicating whether the person is fit to drive or unfit due to disability.
Tourists and visitors holding international driving licenses and residing in Gulf countries:
- Visitors holding a valid international driving license may use their driving license to drive, provided that the driving period does not exceed six months. After this period, they must contact the licensing authority for approval.
- Foreigners residing in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries arriving for a visit or tourism to Qatar, if they hold a valid GCC driving license, may use it for a period not exceeding three months.
- This must be verified against the tourist or visitor’s passport to determine the date of entry into the country.

Driving License Eligibility Requirements

You can find out requirements of driving license in Qatar by the following table:

Qatari citizens	Qatari citizen’s ID card and a copy thereof. Attach (3) recent color photos. A document proving passing the eye test for a driver’s license. A three-month education insurance document for those wishing to learn in a private car (for Qataris only). Persons with Disabilities: A letter from the Traffic Department to the Medical Services Department, after determining the type of disability (if any), must be submitted.
non-Qataris	A letter from the sponsor approving the request for a new license for the sponsored person, specifying the type of license required. Passport for the resident. A copy of the resident’s passport. Identity card for the foreigner residing in Qatar and a residence permit. A copy of the sponsor’s identity card if the sponsor is an individual. Three (3) recent color photographs.
For diplomatic missions and international organizations:	A letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A copy of the diplomatic card. Bring the applicant’s original license. Three (3) recent color photos. Free of charge, based on reciprocity.

Qatar Driving License Profession List

All workers in Qatar are allowed to obtain a driving license, except for the professions mentioned in the following table:

GROUP 1	ELECTRIC TECHNICIAN, Gypsum worker, and technical assistant, service worker, watchman, Horse trainer, laborer, sailor, servant, nanny, farmer, blacksmith, bakery worker, painter, herdsman, fisherman, tailor, calligraphy technician, shoemaker, grocery worker, tiles worker, builder, butcher, service worker, nutrition worker, industrial service worker
GROUP 2	Hotel service worker, financial services worker, vegetable seller, plumber, sea shipment worker, land shipment worker, jeweler, air cargo worker, cook, typist, boat carpenter, beauty salon worker, welder, translator, painter, welding technician, installation technician, maintenance technician, mechanical technician
GROUP 3	Barber, baking mixer, & cook, meat, shawarma and sandwich griller, falafel maker, sweets maker, waiter, laundry worker, & prayer caller (moazin), rescue worker, security guard, gate guard, lift worker, & shipping worker, carrier, packing and grinding worker, irrigation worker.
GROUP 4	Gardener, agricultural worker, wood seller, horse hostler, fodder worker, machine operator, tailoring worker, plaster worker, & tents tailor, embroider, general typing, stamp maker, crusher machine operator, glass technician, marble technician, metal-casting technician, tiles technician
GROUP 5	Pastry maker, vinegar maker, general manufacturing worker, ice maker, plumber assistant, lathing worker, AC technician, whitesmith, electric welder, pipes welder, oxygen welder, general equipment mechanic, glass installer, installation electrician, general electrician, lift electrician, telephone central electrician, installation technician, general carpenter, construction carpenter, décor carpenter, upholstery worker, furniture upholstery worker, curtain installer, curtain upholstery worker, assistant builder, connections technician, digger, bricks builder, mixer operator, concrete blacksmith, manufacturing worker, designing technician, civil technician, construction technician, juice maker, kebab maker, henna maker, goldsmith, grave digger, animal caretaker, milkman, plaster technician, ceramic worker, tire worker, cook’s assistant, bar keeper, key technician, massage worker.
GROUP 6	Photography technician , sales man, cashier , fishing net maker, accounts technician, pharmacy assistant, newspaper sellers, computer programmer, computer programmer technician, house manager, communication assistant, health and safety technician, paramedic, architecture technician, coffee boy, decorator assistant, dental technician, PageMaker, and wood cutter, Sculptor, television technician, mining technician. digger, bricks builder, mixer operator, concrete blacksmith, manufacturing worker, designing technician, civil technician, construction technician, juice maker, kebab maker, henna maker, goldsmith, grave digger, animal caretaker, milkman, plaster technician, ceramic worker, Tire worker, cook’s assistant, bar keeper, key technician, massage worker.
GROUP 7	gypsum worker, watchman, horse trainer, laborer, sailor, servant, nanny, farmer, blacksmith, bakery worker, painter, herdsman, fisherman, tailor, calligraphy technician, shoemaker, grocery worker, tiles worker, butcher, nutrition worker, and industrial service worker.

Questions & Answers

Who is eligible for a driving license in Qatar?

All Qatari citizens and foreigners who have residency in Qatar, provided they are of legal age to hold a driving license.

How to become a driver in Qatar?

By submitting an application for a driving license, then enrolling in one of the driving schools in Qatar, passing the required tests, and obtaining the license.

How to pass a driving test in Qatar?

You must register at one of the driving schools in Qatar, attend training classes, pass the driving school tests, and then apply for the Ministry of Interior driving test.

Which Profession is not Eligible for Driving License in Qatar?

Professions Restricted from Obtaining a Driving License in Qatar According to the Ministry of Interior include: Domestic Workers (Maids, Housekeepers, Nannies), Gardeners and Agricultural Workers, Construction Laborers, General Cleaning Staff, Tailors, Laundry Workers, Butchers, Bakers, Security Guards