List of Eligible for Driving License in Qatar 2025

The State of Qatar allows all its citizens to obtain a driver’s license after meeting the eligibility requirements. However, foreigners must meet additional criteria to obtain a license, including those from GCC countries. People with disabilities and special needs can obtain a driver’s license after proving their ability to drive through a medical examination.

List of Eligible for Driving License in Qatar

Anyone who meets the following conditions is eligible for a driving license in Qatar:

• Fulfilling the age requirements as follows:
  • The legal age is 18 years to obtain a private light vehicle driving license or a motorcycle license.
  • The legal age is 21 years to obtain a public heavy vehicle driving license or a construction and agricultural
•  Equipment license.
• Fulfilling the physical fitness requirement.
• Passing the practical and theoretical driving test.
• Non-Qataris and GCC citizens are required to have legal residency in the country.
• People with disabilities are granted a license after a medical report indicates whether they are fit to drive or not due to disability.

Driving License Eligibility Requirements for Qatari citizens

The following list shows the driving license eligibility requirements for Qatari citizens:

• Reaching the legal age.
• ID card and a copy thereof.
• Attaching 3 recent color photos.
• Undergoing an eye test.
• Providing education insurance for a period of (3) months for those wishing to learn in a private car (for Qataris only).

Driving License Eligibility Requirements  for Non-Qataris

The following list includes all driving license eligibility requirements for non-Qatari citizens:

• Reaching the legal age.
• Attaching a letter from the sponsor approving the sponsored person’s new license application, specifying the type of license required.
• Passport and copy of the passport.
• A copy of the sponsor’s ID card if the sponsor is a person.
• 3 recent color photos.
• The applicant for a learning license will be referred to the country’s approved driving schools, depending on the individual’s preference.

Driving License Eligibility Requirements for Diplomatic missions

The following list includes driving license eligibility requirements for diplomatic missions:

• A letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• A copy of the diplomatic card.
• The applicant’s original license.
• 3 recent color photos.
• No fees, based on reciprocity.

Qatar Driving License Profession List

The General Traffic Department has not issued a list of professions eligible for driver’s licenses in Qatar. However, all professions are eligible for a driver’s license unless they are on the prohibited list. This applies unless the applicant is a Qatari citizen. Qataris can obtain a driver’s license regardless of their profession.

Professions Prohibited from Driving License in Qatar

The following table shows all the professions prohibited from driving licenses in Qatar:

Conclusion

To be eligible for a driver’s license in Qatar, a person must pass the practical and theoretical driving tests at the traffic department, in addition to meeting the age requirements for the driver’s license. Foreigners need a valid residency permit to obtain the license.