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Okay, so I wanna talk about getting a driver’s license in Qatar. It was a bit of a journey, let me tell ya!

First off, I realized I needed a Qatar Residence Permit before I could even think about applying for a full driving license. No permit, no license, that’s the rule. So, I went through that whole process first. Getting the permit was its own adventure, but I’ll save that story for another time.

Once I had my Residence Permit sorted, I started looking into the actual driving license stuff. I found out that the Licensing Affairs Department, which is part of the General Directorate of Traffic, handles all of this. They’re the go-to guys for anything license-related.

Next, I had to figure out the fees. I learned it’s QR500 for Qataris, and that license is good for 10 years. For non-Qataris like me, it’s QR250. I am not sure how many years it is good for. Gotta pay to play, right?

Then came the fun part – the driving test! I had to register for a learner’s license first. This involved some paperwork and proving I was fit to drive. After that, I enrolled in a driving school. Let me tell you, those lessons were something else. My instructor was a tough one, but hey, it’s for the best.

The whole process, from start to finish, took me about two weeks. It depends on your gender and the availability of the test date. Mine was pretty quick because I think I got lucky with the scheduling, I am a man.

• Step 1: Got my Qatar Residence Permit.
• Step 2: Researched the Licensing Affairs Department.
• Step 3: Paid the QR250 fee.
• Step 4: Registered for a learner’s license.
• Step 5: Took driving lessons.
• Step 6: Passed the driving test!

Finally, after what felt like forever, I passed the test! It was such a relief. Now I can legally drive in Qatar. Freedom! It wasn’t a walk in the park, but I got it done.

So yeah, that’s my story about getting a driver’s license in Qatar. It’s a bit of a process, but if you follow the steps and stay patient, you’ll get there. Just make sure you have that Residence Permit first!