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The process includes completing an eye test, submitting an original Qatari ID, providing a valid current license with translation when needed, and supplying passport-sized photos with a blue background. 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1:00 pm – 6:30 pm) and convert valid driving license to Qatari permanent driving license | • Original Qatari ID\u003Cbr>• Original current, valid driving license + translation if issued in language other than Arabic or English\u003Cbr>• 3 x passport-sized photos with blue background\u003Cbr>• QAR 250 fee to be paid by debit or credit card only |\n\n\n| For HOLDERS OF VALID DRIVING LICENSE ISSUED FROM COUNTRIES OTHER THAN: SOUTH KOREA, UNITED KINGDOM AND TURKEY (Conversion Eligibility to Qatar permanent driving license as per country of current driving license issue is subject to change from the Qatar Traffic Department without prior notice) |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| S/N | STEPS | REQUIREMENTS |\n| 1. | Complete eye test at any driving school or major optical centers\u003Cbr>Traffic Dept Licensing Affairs, Driving Schools and Contact Numbers | • Original Qatari ID\u003Cbr>• QAR 50 eye test fee to be paid by cash only |\n| 2 | Proceed to driving school and depending on driving license being held, officer in charge will advise one of the following: |  |\n|  | 2.1 Register at the driving school and book 2-session driving course at the driving school – sessions could be booked on two different dates; or | • Original Qatari ID\u003Cbr>• Original current, valid driving license + translation if issued in language other than Arabic or English\u003Cbr>• 3 x passport-sized photos with blue background |\n\n\n|  |  | •\u003Cbr>• | QAR 50 registration fee by debit or credit card\u003Cbr>QAR 500 fee for 2-session driving course tobe paid by cash only |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | 2.2 Take short driving course; or | •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | Original Qatari ID\u003Cbr>Original current, valid driving license + translation if issued in language other than Arabic or English\u003Cbr>3 x passport-sized photos with blue background\u003Cbr>QAR 3400 course fee to be paid by debit or credit card only |\n|  | 2.3 Take full driving course | •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | Original Qatari ID\u003Cbr>Original current, valid driving license + translation if issued in language other than Arabic or English\u003Cbr>3 x passport-sized photos with blue background\u003Cbr>QAR 3,950 course fee to be paid by debit or credit card only |\n| 3 | Book appointment for sign test. |  |  |\n| 4 | If sign test is passed, book appointment for road or driving test. | • | QAR 200 car rental fee to be paid in cash only on the same day of driving test |\n| 5 | If road or driving test is passed, driving license will be issued from the driving school. | • | QAR 250 fee for 5 years’ validity to be paid by debit or credit card only |\n\n\n| For NEW DRIVERS (NOT HOLDING ANY DRIVING LICENSE) |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| S/N | STEPS | REQUIREMENTS |\n| 1. | Complete eye test at any driving school or major optical centers\u003Cbr>Traffic Dept Licensing Affairs, Driving Schools and Contact Numbers | • Original Qatari ID\u003Cbr>• QAR 50 eye test fee to be paid by cash only |\n| 2 | Take full driving course | • Original Qatari ID\u003Cbr>• Original current, valid driving license + translation if issued in language other than Arabic or English\u003Cbr>• 3 x passport-sized photos with blue background\u003Cbr>• QAR 3,950 course fee to be paid by debit or credit card only |\n| 3 | After completion of full driving course, book appointment for sign test. |  |\n| 4 | If sign test is passed, book appointment for road or driving test. | • QAR 200 car rental fee to be paid in","cbCaivgmLqsZlcO8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivgmLqsZlcO8","pdf",118929,"English","# Conversion of valid driving license to Qatar permanent license\n## Requirements for holders from South Korea, United Kingdom, and Turkey\n## Requirements for holders from other countries\n# Driving steps after course registration\n## Sign test and road or driving test\n# Requirements for new drivers\n## Full driving course and testing","[{\"question\":\"What documents are required for converting a valid foreign driving license to a Qatar permanent license?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants need an original Qatari ID, the original current valid driving license, and a translation if the license is issued in a language other than Arabic or English, plus three passport-sized photos with a blue background.\"},{\"question\":\"How do holders from other countries proceed after the eye test?\",\"answer\":\"After the eye test, they go to a driving school. 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