Driving License Process

Syed MT

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Member since 14 May 2011

Al Khobar

Syed MT

28 May 2011 14:22:20

Syed MT

28 May 2011 14:22:20

Al Khobar

Hello,

I have my valid driving license from Pakisan and from U.A.E also,

Can I get a license by showing the UAE driving license,

if not, what is the procedure to get the KSA driving license (How many test & what they will ask in test and etc, ) ?

Thanks,

Salman Omrani

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Member since 15 July 2009

Riyadh

Now now, don't go saying stuff like that. . . ..

Salman Omrani

28 May 2011 22:18:56

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Salman Omrani

28 May 2011 22:18:56

1387

Riyadh

try searching the forum, its been discussed quite a few times

and welcome to KSA

Salman

mrfbbs

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Member since 01 June 2011

Riyadh

mrfbbs

01 June 2011 19:46:11

mrfbbs

01 June 2011 19:46:11

Riyadh

Hello My Dear,
First of all they will take initial test.if you will pass then will qualify for final test.
They have two type of test-Signal Test and Driving Practical Test.
Total question in signal test are 20-for passing the test you have to reply correctly 15 question.if you will fail in signal test they will give you four days class-

for driving you have to drive only one kilometer if they will see you active you will get.

Syed MT

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Member since 14 May 2011

Al Khobar

Syed MT

01 June 2011 22:49:20

Syed MT

01 June 2011 22:49:20

Al Khobar

Thx mrfbbs,

let c how it works,

dynamo1131

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Member since 18 January 2011

Riyadh

dynamo1131

02 June 2011 11:54:27

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dynamo1131

02 June 2011 11:54:27

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Riyadh

if you have a valid UAE license you can drive here. I used mine before. If you want to get the Saudi license, use your home license, and not the GCC license, they will cancel that GCC one ( I know how costly to have your UAE license, so I didn't let them cancel it). Unless you will drive 4x4, you're good with your UAE license. But I took the Saudi license also, so I have 3 licenses, Saudi, UAE and home country. Good luck to you. Cheers.

Syed MT

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Member since 14 May 2011

Al Khobar

Syed MT

02 June 2011 18:33:10

Syed MT

02 June 2011 18:33:10

Al Khobar

yes this is true they will cancel any GCC driving license if you will show them.

and u know what, it costs me 4500 dhirams,

Also, I found that you cannot drive on UAE license if u have saudi iqama , I don't know about bussines visa, may be you can.

dynamo1131

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Riyadh

dynamo1131

03 June 2011 06:30:15

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dynamo1131

03 June 2011 06:30:15

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Riyadh

Syed MT wrote:
yes this is true they will cancel any GCC driving license if you will show them.

and u know what, it costs me 4500 dhirams,

Also, I found that you cannot drive on UAE license if u have saudi iqama , I don't know about bussines visa, may be you can.

I beg to disagree, if you cannot drive with your UAE license, then how come I am driving a car from rental companies, they won't allow it if it's not possible right. Car rentals also asked a copy of my Iqama which is a double wammy on your statement. But be on the safe side, get the license. It will take you 2 days max to pass it.

Zeesham

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Khobar

Zeesham

19 June 2011 07:56:08

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Zeesham

19 June 2011 07:56:08

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Khobar

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

great help, and well written article.

ronskie

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Member since 04 March 2013

Al Kharj

ronskie

04 March 2013 19:32:34

ronskie

04 March 2013 19:32:34

Al Kharj

What is the requirements for GCC licence for Forklift? and how many days? Thanks..

NewCurly1

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Member since 02 December 2012

NewCurly1

09 March 2013 15:43:42

NewCurly1

09 March 2013 15:43:42

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Following website has some procedures under Saudi Arabia which can help you out.

Website : wikiprocedure

aqibnaseem

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Member since 02 April 2013

Riyadh

aqibnaseem

06 January 2015 08:56:38

aqibnaseem

06 January 2015 08:56:38

#11

Riyadh

Hi , just want to share my experience here in Riyadh Sulay Dallah Driving School.
The whole process took less than hour to get Saudi license.
I prepared the following things with me.
1- Original Iqama & copy
2- UAE Driving License (Original & Copy)
3- 1 Photo
4- Passport Copy
5- Visa Page Copy
6- Blood Group Report (it cost me 25 Riyal)
7- License Payment Transection Receipt (400Riyal = 10 Years)(Payment was done online Samba Account as a new license category)

I reached Dallah Driving School Sulay Riyadh, and one guy asked: new file? he took 20 Riyal and prepared one file along with Arabic Driving License Form(he filled himself), Iqama Copy, Passport Coy, Visa Copy, Payment Receipt, Blood Group Report and staple my UAE Driving License on form.
When I reached on reception, told them need to replace with my UAE License.
After taking token, went on 14 number counter(Eye Test), no eye test taken :-) but he stamped the form. Then next step Trail, came out from reception and went left side, in their training area. I asked to drive Automatic, same was provided. 5 ft ahead and 3 ft in reverse, that's it. even instructor forced me don't wear belt, just drive. I did same. After finishing, came on counter # 14 again, and told him, trail done. He asked me, do you want to take back your UAE License or no. I told him No.
He wrote in Arabic on the form and retuned my file. Again, from Reception, I took token for accounts counter # 18. They took my file and told me to wait. 7 minutes later, one person came and announced my name on mic. Got my Saudi Driving License.
Note: when I was in Dubai, and was planning to shift here in Saudi Arabia. That time, I took extra driving license by reporting lost. I had to pay 110/- Dirhams & had 2 driving license. Now the old one I have given for Saudi driving license and new one still with me. This is the best idea to keep both licenses with you.

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