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If you are a new expatriate to start working in Qatar, you might want to apply for a driving license to make your commute easier. Unfortunately, many professions are not eligible for a driving license in Qatar.
In Qatar, Traffic Department is the authorised authority for issuing driving licenses. The Traffic Department has a long list of professions with categories of workers who are not eligible to get a driving license in the country. Usually, this list gets updated occasionally but is not published to the public.
The updated lists from the Ministry of Interior are only sent to recognised driving schools in Qatar. It is even more complicated for non-Arab expatriates to check as the profession on Qatar ID is only printed in Arabic.
Professions Not Eligible for Driving License in Qatar
Here is an unofficial translation of a list of professions not eligible for a Driving License in Qatar. The list has been prepared in alphabetical order for your convenience.
- Agricultural Worker
- Air Cargo Worker
- Animal Caretaker
- Assistant Builder
- Bakery Worker
- Baking Mixer
- Bar Keeper
- Barber
- Beauty Saloon Worker
- Blacksmith
- Boat Carpenter
- Bricks Builder
- Builder
- Butcher
- Calligraphy Technician
- Carrier
- Cashier
- Ceramic Worker
- Coffee Boy
- Communication Assistant
- Computer Programmer
- Concrete Blacksmith
- Connections Technician
- Construction Carpenter
- Cook
- Cook’s Assistant
- Crusher Machine Operator
- Curtain Installer
- Curtain Upholstery Worker
- Décor Carpenter
- Decorator Assistant
- Digger
- Electric Welder
- Embroider
- Falafel Maker
- Farmer
- Financial Services Worker
- Fisherman
- Fishing Net Maker
- Fodder Worker
- Furniture Upholstery Worker
- Gardener
- Gate Guard
- General Carpenter
- General Electrician
- General Equipment Mechanic
- General Manufacturing Worker
- General Typing
- Glass Installer
- Goldsmith
- Grave Digger
- Grocery Worker
- Gypsum Worker
- Health And Safety Technician
- Henna Maker
- Herdsman
- Horse Hostler
- Horse Trainer
- Hotel Service Worker
- House Manager
- Ice Maker
- Industrial Service Worker
- Installation Electrician
- Irrigation Worker
- Jeweller
- Juice Maker
- Kebab Maker
- Labourer
- Land Shipment Worker
- Lathing Worker
- Laundry Worker
- Lift Electrician
- Lift Worker
- Machine Operator
- Manufacturing Worker
- Massage Worker
- Meat, Shawarma And Sandwich Griller
- Milkman
- Mining Technician
- Mixer Operator
- Nanny
- Newspaper Sellers
- Nutrition Worker
- Oxygen Welder
- Packing And Grinding Worker
- Pagemaker
- Painter
- Paramedic
- Pastry Maker
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Pipes Welder
- Plaster Worker
- Plumber
- Plumber Assistant
- Prayer Caller (Moazin)
- Rescue Worker
- Sailor
- Sales Man
- Sculptor
- Sea Shipment Worker
- Security Guard
- Servant
- Service Worker
- Shipping Worker
- Shoemaker
- Stamp Maker
- Sweets Maker
- Tailor
- Tailoring Worker
- Technical Assistant
- Telephone Central Electrician
- Tents Tailor
- Tiles Technician
- Tiles Worker
- Translator
- Typist
- Tyre Worker
- Upholstery Worker
- Vegetable Seller
- Vinegar Maker
- Waiter
- Watchman
- Welder
- Whitesmith
- Wood Cutter
- Wood Seller
The above list is translated from Arabic and may be changed from time to time. There may be more professions that are banned from securing a driving license.
This list was also verified through some driving schools. However, we strongly suggest that you double-check with a driving school since rules are subject to change.
You can call or visit a reputed driving school with your Qatar ID. Usually, the reception staff at driving schools can check your profession with their list and confirm your eligibility.
The above list applies to a four-wheeler license only. Most of these professions may be eligible for a two-wheeler license.
In March 2019, the General Directorate of Traffic announced that the profession of a technician is eligible to apply for a Qatar Driving licence. However, some categories of technicians are still ineligible.
Housewives sponsored by their husbands and students aged 18 years and above (under parent’s sponsorship) are eligible for driving licenses.
If you are unsure about your profession’s eligibility, please check with a driving school or the Traffic Department. Usually, driving schools would confirm before enrolling you for the driving lessons.
In some cases, the traffic department may allow exceptional approvals if there is a justified reason for a driving license.
Eligibility For Two Wheeler License
The above list is only valid for four-wheelers (light vehicles like cars). Most of the above-listed professions will be eligible for a two-wheeler (motorcycle / bike) license. Some of these are also eligible for a heavy vehicle license. Please check with a driving school for confirmation.
Driving Without a Licence
Driving without a valid licence is a criminal offence with harsh penalties for non-compliance. If you are involved in an accident, your insurance will be void, and you may face imprisonment and deportation. Make sure you plan in advance and are holding an appropriate, valid licence at all times.
Finding the Traffic Department
The Ministry of Interior Traffic Department handles all matters concerning licensing and traffic violations. The Traffic Department is located on Khalifa Street, Madinat Khalifa, and is open from 7 am to 11 am and 4 pm to 7 pm.
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Hi, I have my kenya driving licence can i be eligible to get Qatar driving licence bat my professional not eligible. Am a resident of Qatar five years now
Hi Daniel, Your profession needs to be eligible.
Hi dear
I have some questions to asked
Hi Madi, Please ask.
Hi, I wants to apply the Driving licence, My profession is Technician Mechanic it is eligible to apply the Driving licence?
Above listed not mentioned
Hi Aboothalif, It is not on the list of ineligible professions. So you should be eligible to apply.
Hi , sir my professional in QID Nursing Aide so ,I am eligible for driving license or not, please tell me. Thank you
Hi Shahadat, Yes, you can.
Hi, I am a Technician and wants to apply for Driver’s license. Is it allowed for technicians to apply for Driver’s License now? as it is not stated in the list.
Thanks and regards to all.
Hi John, This is a list of professions “not eligible”. Most technicians are eligible to apply for driver’s licenses. Some specific categories of technicians that are ineligible are listed above.
Hello I am security guard may I learn driving security guard allow to learn
Hi Rajubabu, If your profession on QID is Security Guard you may not be eligible. Please confirm with a driving school.
I have be a security guard in Qatar for 6 year now I would like to register to learn a heavy vehicles what procedures can I go through
Hi Sadam, Please check with a driving school as the profession requirement is different for a heavy license.
Hi sir good afternoon my name is rohan plz you can tell me about my id labour i can take license qatar my maneger givin letter no problem plz sir you can tellin me
Hi Rohan, Unfortunately, if your QID profession is “Labourer”, it may not be eligible. Please check directly with a driving school.
Hi!
I just want to know if clerks are eligible for driving license in Qatar?
In my Qatar ID it is mentioned Katib.
Thank you for the response.
Hi Jamjoom, Clerks should be eligible.
Are cleaners eligible for driving license in qatar
Hi Kasujja, It will depend on the exact word used in the QID profession. Please check with a driving school.
h!im willing to take a lisence for driving but my profession of my id os technician?what is the best thing i can do pls?
Hi Manuel, Most technicians (including the general category) are now eligible for a driving license.
Good evening sir
I have excavator license
I want to take mobile cran license
But my visa helper
If I can take pls tell me
I will apply for mobile cran license
Hi Subrodeb, Please check with a driving school.
Hi,plz give me information my QID occupation is Install technician I m eligible for apply driving licence in list not available this occupation.
Hi Irfan, Yes, you may be eligible. Please confirm with a driving school.
Good afternoon
My name Fahad
I am going traffic department to get approval for driving school admission but they ask acception later for traffic manager can you please tell me in acception later what needs to write because my company HR Don’t know what kind is acception later
Hi Fahad, You need to get a letter in Arabic from your company explaining why your job requires a driving license. Your company PRO can help you with this.
Hi
good mornning i am junaidur rahaman general foreman in my occupation so i want make midium licence is it possible?
thank you
Hi Junaidur, Yes, it should be possible.
Hi , I have Oman driving license and expired in January 2022. working as finance manager. can i convert the license directly.
Hi Sana, In any case, there is no option to convert directly. You need to take a theory test and a driving test. Please contact any driving school.
Hi good evening sir /madam
My question is ,what if I just want to learn how to drive here qatar with hope to get a driving license in my own mother land ??
Hi Steven, In any case, you can learn through driving school only. You will need a learner’s license for that. If your profession is not eligible, they will not enrol you for the course.
Hello. Can anyone guide me I have store assistance Visa. So am I eligible to apply for LMV. Please reply
Hi Asif, Please check directly with a driving school.
Hi, Good afternoon,sir/madam, I’m durga magar my position as a labour so it’s possible to make driver licence,
Hi Durga, If your QID profession is “Labourer”, you cannot apply for a driving license. You can double-check with any driving school by showing your QID.
Please shere eligable profession list for light ,heavy,medium driving license
Hi Said, There is no list of eligible professions. The published list is of professions not eligible. If your profession is not on the above list, you are eligible to apply. Please take your QID to a driving school and they can confirm.
a slam and good afternoon sir. sir i am adeel and i have uae draving valid licence i want to change my uae licence at qatar plz tell me which kind of way I use or plz call me 70434421
Hi Adeel, You will need to take a driving test. Please contact any driving school.