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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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Can we apply for driving licence in car wash job
Hi Suliman, You need to check with any driving school by showing the exact profession (Arabic) in your Qatar ID.
my profession is sales can i apply for DVL in qatar.
Hi Sohail, Yes, you can.
Hi sir, I have heavy driver visa and I have crane license And now I want to get light vehicle license. Is it possible?
Hi Navjot, Yes, you can.
my profession is sales can i apply for DVL in qatar.
Hi Sohail, Yes, you can.
Hi sir how are you i want chance it possible or not chance road test 3rd attempt
Hi Abdulsalamm, 3rd test attempt depends on the traffic officer. Sometimes they will allow without attending the course again. Please check with your driving school.
Hi my profession is accountant. Can I apply for license?
Hi Firoz, Yes, you can.
Hi my visa heavy driving I can apply for the light driver license ?
Hi Mohsin, Yes you can.
Hiiii…
My Profession is Architectural Draftsman Can i apply for the driving license for the light Vehicle?????
Hi Jaspreet, Yes, you can.
Hi jayachandran my profession is Electrician in QID. Can I apply For the Driving Licence
Hi Musathik, Electrician may not be eligible as it is on the list of ineligible professions. Anyways, you may check with a driving school to confirm.
Hi good evening, accupation foreman, can apply license in Qatar????
Hi Khater, Foreman should be eligible as it is not on the list of ineligible professions. Please check with any driving school.
My q I’d position is heavy vehicle drivers. I can apply light vehicle licence any course
Hi Nadeer, Yes, you can apply.
Hi I’m a security guard can i apply about light driver license.
Hi Shyam, If your QID profession is Security Guard, you may not be eligible. Anyways you can call any driving school and check again.
Total fees of two wheeler (bike) including all expenses
Please tell me sir
Hi Raman, The normal fee is between 1700 to 2000 (depending on the school). So please check with some driving schools.
My profession is Technician ( فني ) in QID. I am eligible for driving licence…?
Hi Jayachandran, Yes, you will be eligible.
Hello my profession is just assistant can i go to driving school in qatar
Hi Salifu, Yes, you can.
My profession is administration coordinater can apply for the driving license
Hi Sakhi, Yes, you can apply.
Can I get a light driving license on technician visa
Hi Walid, Mots Technicians are eligible. Please contact a driving school to confirm.
Hi sir! My visa is AC Technician on Q’Id, is I’m eligible or not plz let me know…
Hi Waqas, AC Technician should be eligible. Please confirm with a driving school.
Good evening Sir/Madam am a security guard with a Kenyan driving license,and am interested in securing a Qatar driving license,is it possible?
Hi Derrick, Unfortunately, Security Guard is not included in the list of eligible professions. You may recheck with a driving school.
hello sir,I’m working in lulu hypermarket as sales staff.my occupation is mention as a worker on Qatar id .can i get two wheeler driving license ?
Hi Bhim, We believe you will be eligible. Please check with a driving school.
My visa profession general Technician License can I eligible for Qatar
driving license
Hi Feroz, General Technicians are usually eligible.
Good Morning,
My visa profession is salesman and holding a UAE diving License can I eligible for Qatar driving license
Hi Kashif, As per the published list Salesman is not eligible. However, you may reconfirm with a driving school.
I have the same issue somehow.
Please share with me If you got any solution.
Actually I’m working in management but still I didn’t translate my diplomas and I need urgent the driving license. I have Romanian and UAE driving licenses.
Hi Bogdan, Please check with any driving school. They may be able to help as you already have UAE license.
Costermer servise category is suitable for license?
Hi Shantha, You need to check the correct profession on your QID. If it is Customer Service, you can apply for a driving license.
My profession is ELECTRONIC TECHNICAL in QID so is i am eligible for driving licence or not ?
Hi Mantosh, Electronic Technician is not on the list of ineligible professions. So you should be eligible to apply.
Hi my visa is Technician, however, my company, required me to drive in my new role/post, what are the steps that my company needs to do’?
Hi Ervin, If your QID profession is “Technician” you are eligible for a driving license.
Hi i’m Jaypee,working in a private yacht as a boat crew is it possible to get driving license i have a license in the philippines.
Hi Jaypee, You need to check the exact profession wording (Arabic) on your QID. Some positions like boat carpenter, shipping worker etc. are not eligible. So it is better to check with a driving school by showing the QID.