Middle East travel guide
Driving in Qatar with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Qatar. Qatar drives on the right and enforces zero alcohol behind the wheel; tourists should carry an IDP with their national licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Qatar
- Drive on the right.
- Zero-tolerance alcohol law while driving.
- Extensive speed-radar enforcement.
- Seatbelts mandatory front and rear.
At the rental desk
Doha desks request an IDP for most non-GCC licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Qatar with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Qatar requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Qatar drive on?
Qatar drives on the right.
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