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Using USA driving license in Saudi Arabia

Last activity 29 December 2012 by anaexpat

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ayhz2013

Hello All,

I will be moving to Riyadh next month coming from USA. I have one question regarding driving in KSA:

Do I have to get an IDP (International Driving Permit) to drive in KSA/Riyadh OR my current USA driving license is acceptable in KSA for driving?

Thanks

ayhz2013

Freshlikesushi

Iirc

Idl is good until you get an iqama then a ksa dl.is req

Momo Ajmi

First of all welcome to saudi :)
I'm sure you have to have a saudi DL but you can always get international one online ! Some travling agent can translate it for but that will be permanent till you get a saudi one and it's so easy to get one here ! I'm sure  ppl who you work for will take you or at least they will let you know how to do it ! If not just let me know no worries :)

ayhz2013

Thanks a lot guys. That makes it clear. I will get the IDL here in USA through AAA insurance.

Thanks

ayhz2013

Alliecat

When the time comes that you want to get a KSA license, the following information will come in handy:

https://www.expat.com/en/guide/middle-e … cence.html

Good luck and welcome to the Kingdom!

Yaseer Ali

Saudi License come what may!!! is needed....dude..

ayhz2013

I got today the IDL. It is valid for one year. I have two questions:

1) How much does it cost (average) to rent a Japanese/Korean car (intermediate/standard size)in Riyadh?
2) Do they offer discounts for monthly rentals?

Thanks

ayhz2013

Alliecat

Here's a list of previous threads discussing this topic:

https://www.expat.com/en/search.php?cx= … 1265774j26

Hope you find the information you need!

ayhz2013

Thanks Alliecat, this helped to get an idea

anaexpat

2013,

welcome to Riyadh, wish you all the best.
Please do not hesitate to PM should you need any help with the rental, I can refer to people who can offer a good monthly deal.

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