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.<\/p>\n
Anyone who meets the following conditions is eligible for a driving license in Qatar:<\/p>\n
The following list shows the driving license eligibility requirements for Qatari citizens:<\/p>\n
The following list includes all driving license eligibility requirements for non-Qatari citizens:<\/p>\n
The following list includes driving license eligibility requirements for diplomatic missions:<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The following table shows all the professions prohibited from driving licenses in Qatar:<\/p>\n
Profession<\/strong><\/td>\n| Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n | Profession<\/strong><\/td>\n | Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n | Profession<\/strong><\/td>\n | Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n | Profession<\/strong><\/td>\n | Group\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | AC Technician<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | Electric Welder<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | Labourer<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n | Servant<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Accounts Technician<\/td>\n | Group 6<\/td>\n | \u00a0Embroider<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n | \u00a0Land Shipment Worker<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n | Service Worker<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Agricultural Worker<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n | \u00a0Falafel Maker<\/td>\n | Group 3<\/td>\n | Lathing Worker<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | Service Worker<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Air Cargo Worker<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n | \u00a0Farmer<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n | Laundry Worker<\/td>\n | Group 3<\/td>\n | Shawarma And Sandwich Griller<\/td>\n | Group 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Animal Caretaker<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Farmer<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n | Lift Electrician<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | Shoemaker<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Architecture Technician<\/td>\n | Group 6<\/td>\n | \u00a0Financial Services Worker<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n | Lift Worker<\/td>\n | Group 3<\/td>\n | Shoemaker<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Assistant Builder<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Fisherman<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n | Machine Operator<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n | Stamp Maker<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Bakery Worker<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n | \u00a0Fisherman<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n | \u00a0Maintenance Technician<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n | \u00a0Sweets Maker<\/td>\n | Group 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Bakery Worker<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n | \u00a0Fishing Net Maker<\/td>\n | Group 6<\/td>\n | \u00a0Manufacturing Worker<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Tailor<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Baking Mixer<\/td>\n | Group 3<\/td>\n | \u00a0Fodder Worker<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n | \u00a0Marble Technician<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n | \u00a0Tailor<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Bar Keeper<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Furniture Upholstery Worker<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Massage Worker<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Tailoring Worker<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Beauty Saloon Worker<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n | \u00a0Gate Guard<\/td>\n | Group 3<\/td>\n | \u00a0Meat<\/td>\n | Group 3<\/td>\n | \u00a0Telephone Central Electrician<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Blacksmith<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n | \u00a0General Carpenter<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Mechanical Technician<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n | \u00a0Television Technician<\/td>\n | Group 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Blacksmith<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n | \u00a0General Electrician<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Metal-Casting Technician<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n | \u00a0Tiles Technician<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Boat Carpenter<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n | \u00a0General Equipment Mechanic<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Milkman<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Tiles Worker<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Bricks Builder<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0General Manufacturing Worker<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Mining Technician<\/td>\n | Group 6<\/td>\n | \u00a0Tiles Worker<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Builder<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n | \u00a0General Typing<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n | \u00a0Mixer Operator<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Translator<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Butcher<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n | \u00a0Glass Installer<\/td>\n | Group 5<\/td>\n | \u00a0Nanny<\/td>\n | Group 1<\/td>\n | \u00a0Typist<\/td>\n | Group 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u00a0Butcher<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n | \u00a0Glass Technician<\/td>\n | Group 4<\/td>\n | \u00a0Nanny<\/td>\n | Group 7<\/td>\n | \u00a0Tyre Worker<\/td>\n | Group 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