How to convert the gcc countries driving license to ksa. Oman announces registration of 74 new cases of covid19, total now 1,790. There is no easy way to success when it comes to passing road test in oman. Processsteps tips for expats tuesday, may 18, 2010. Oct 12, 2019 driving rules in oman and royal oman police driving rules in oman. Thanks to all who responded to my earlier post and for the useful web site addresses. Oman international driving license procedure arabian.
The driving age in saudi arabia is 18 for males, women are not permitted to drive. I have a dutch driving licence for car and motorbike. How to pass road test in oman first try 10 tips that will help you. Expats from bahrain, kuwait, qatar, saudi arabia and the united arab emirates can simply exchange their driving licence to an omani driving licence, since oman has made arrangements with these countries. Oman international driving license is issued by oman automobile associationoaa. Now only white background photograph required for learning license training book. Have your mulkiya car reg, have your driving licence and have insurance papers. How to get uae driving license to oman driving license. It has the level of detail required to understand what is going on. The fact remains that im still driving that maroonandwhitestripped. This is the case even if they mostly drive light vehicles for their work. Driving in a foreign country road traffic information drive side. I did it 100s times with my car which is financed from bank.
There is no other way to obtain a driving licence in. You will need to have a complete set of documents for driving in oman to include the registration document, insurance certificate proving insurance was bought in oman, international driving licence and vehicle test certificate. In the rest of the countries, motorists have to apply for an international driving licence in order to drive a vehicle. Make sure to shop around and book your rental car in advance for the. Read on for our guide to getting a driving licence in oman. Requires the driver to display learners blackonwhite plates on the exterior of the vehicle, and to be accompanied by a supervising experienced class 1 licence holder while driving. Driving licence holders of some countries in the above list will require translations or consulate letters. Those expats that are not allowed to exchange their licence will have to pass a number of tests. Owning a motorbike in oman as an expat tuesday, april 28, 2015 local news. How to get uae driving licence to oman driving license for gents.
Dec 26, 2010 to get a licence you should have a good trainer in oman. Most importantly i guess, the royal oman police website says the following a foreign tourist can use his own countrys driving licence or an international driving licence for 3 months. My driving license is a red paper license old austrian driving license but still valid so not the typical european plastic card. I dont know how this system works at the private hospitals it should be the same.
However you will always have locals overtaking you at high speed. How to get a driving licence in oman moving to muscat time out. Letter from the government organization for government vehicles. It is issued through worldwide network of aitfia organisations, duly authorized by their governments to issue idps. Rainfall can cause sudden and severe flooding in dry riverbeds and on roads that cross them. The idp info from the aa in britain has oman in category g. I can share my experience with my trainer who guide me properly on basics of road driving. To get a licence you should have a good trainer in oman. A license of course, but most importantly my driving tutor. This is a story every expat, either ones having a license or the ones trying for one, can relate to. If you have applied for a residency visa but are awaiting a decision on your application, it is also fine to drive on your local. Can i convert my oman d license to dubai license easily. To drive a light vehicle in oman, you must be over 17 years of age you have to be over 21 to drive heavy vehicles or trucks. If you can handle a european city then muscat is no more difficult, and outside of muscat it is even easier, but take your time.
But let me repeat here, the recurring story of the illfated wannabe driving license holders of oman. To get an international driving permit in oman, visit the oman automobile association oaa. Going by the present trend it seems unlikely that i will get a licence before may. Driving in oman is epic, just be sure to check out the 5 things you need to know before driving in oman. First step of getting driving license in oman is to get yourself registered with royal oman police rop needed documents.
Driving in oman cars, conditions, signs, safety, off road. I started my driving classes two months after i reached oman, february 2011. The idp allows motorists to drive vehicles in foreign countries. Currently, men in oman are not allowed to take driving lessons or driving licence test in an automatic transmission car. I got licence 3 months back and confident enough to drive on roads. The evaluation page in the driving license book, in which rop have given his feedback against each parameters which is given. See dubai driving licence forum topic for khaleej times newspaper article and comments. Now you are eligible to sit on driving seat of training car along with trainer in side seat. Is it easy to convert the uae driving license to omani. By law, everyone in a moving car in oman must be properly secured with a seat belt. The applicant shall appear in person to do the eye test. Just go to driving license office of rop in seeb or anywhere around oman, produce and surrender your uae driving license, pay about r.
To obtain an omani driver license, an applicant must have a driver license that has been valid for at least one year or must take a local driving test. If you need a top up before oman, check out the latest plans available at world nomads. Any saloon car will be more than good, especially in muscat and major cities, if you are planing to go to jabel shams, also any saloon car can take you up to the camp base. An international driving permit is a translation of your national driving license. Now no attestation is needed for indian driving license for taking book reply delete. If anybody from ruwi area can contact him for driving classes. Hello i am planning to rent a car in oman for a week, id like to book this online in advance. Making your way to oman and thinking about selfdriving on an epic road trip. Some nationalities have the good fortune to be able to obtain a dubai driving licence simply by showing their own driving license, and going through a bit of paperwork. Dec 04, 2016 there is no easy way to success when it comes to passing road test in oman. The recent announcement by the directorategeneral of traffic services to simplify expatriate driving licence procedures is a reason to.
Englisharabichindi nominees attending dd03 graded road courses should note that if they hold both light and heavy pdo dd permits, they must produce a heavy vehicle in which to complete the dd03 course. This book also has a list of traffic signs that will be tested during the sign test see stage 1 below. A foreign tourist can use his own countrys driving licence or an international driving licence for 3 months. There is no other way to obtain a driving licence in oman unlike some other places i know. Expats must renew oman driving licence every two years. Driving in oman cars, conditions, signs, safety, off. Most countries require visitors to have an idp if they want to drive.
New drivers in oman will be issued temporary driving licences for 12 months under a probation scheme. Dubai expatriate driving licence holders of 36 countries, including the gcc states, will now have to pass a test to acquire a uae driving licence, a senior official of the roads and transport authority rta has said. Jan 29, 2018 among other changes include introduction of a black point system for new drivers. Annexure cspecimen declaration of parents for issue of passport to minor when one parent has not given consent. With car hire in oman, youre never far from where you want to go. Foreign driving licenses uk and us citizens and those with international driving licenses can use their current passports to drive in saudi arabia for up to three months. We spent two weeks driving around oman in an ordinary saloon and here are a few observations 1. A duly filled ksa driving licence application form in arabic, if you dont know you can get this done by the agents who charge some fees and fill the application in arabic. Driving rules in oman and royal oman police driving rules in oman. May 12, 2012 driving in oman a shortterm visitor in possession of a valid driver license and presence of international driving permit may drive in oman, but any oman resident must have an omani driver license. Letter from the auction where the vehicle is bought by auction. According to the rop, drivers who get more than ten black points on their temporary driving licences will have to take more driving lessons.
The defensive driving training providers tati and sdisheida are currently unable to accept any trainee for a course or recertification who holds a private light license as this would be illegal. Expats to renew driving licences every two years from march 1. Expats to renew driving licences every two years from. Home local news rop owning a motorbike in oman as an expat. It is also common for visitors to base themselves in muscat and book a variety. Jan 29, 2018 expatriates in oman will now have to renew their driving licence every two years. My only happiness remains that all my blunders become tips and lessons for others. Oman sultanate of oman omn international driver license. There are many radars plus cars start beeping over 120 kmh. Get a new driving license who can request this service omani nationals and expatriates. Apart from the newly announced countries, the already recognised countries where the uae driving licence was valid includes austria, slovakia, luxembourg, china, finland, romania, denmark and serbia. You can drive in uae with a licence from these countries. How to apply for an idp international driving permit. How to get driving licence very quickly in muscat, oman.
International driving license is issued on current omani driving license and can be used in list of countries given by oaa. It doesnt mention hiring specifically, but lots of tourists hire cars so i assume so. I am in india and i have already light driving licence of oman. New rule to ease driving licence renewal y magazine. The license is affiliated with international tourism allianceait which is located in switzerland. Residents from many countries, including the uk and the us, can simply exchange their driving licence from their home country for an oman licence. Rial omr international driver license sultanate of oman do you need an international driver license for travel. The companys stamp on the form where the vehicle is mortgaged. Issued to a new driver undergoing training for their class 1 licence. I have read benjamins blog giving guidance on the driving test and recommend it to everyone taking the test. An international driving permit also known as international driving licence is a document containing official translation of your national driving licence. Copy of gcc countries driving licence and the original licence d. A letter from the canadian consulate in dubai to verify.
This is applicable only if your uae license is man. As oman limits expat driving licenses, residents call for. New driving licence rules for men in oman oman gulf news. As oman limits expat driving licenses, residents call for better public transportation published october 19th, 2015 08. Automatic driving test for men from today oman observer. Black points system to be introduced for new driving licence holders in oman. Document of payment of customs duties where the vehicle is purchased outside oman. Oman international driving license procedure arabian gulf life. Feb 01, 2018 how to get uae driving licence to oman driving license for gents. Countries that can exchange their driving licence in the uae. We spent two weeks driving around oman in an ordinary saloon and here are a few observations.
You must always have your idp along with your national license at all times. Oman has one expressway, running along the batinah coast of the gulf of oman. To avoid incurring no show fees, no manager should nominate a driver with a private light license for defensive driving training or recertification. The license will be renewed according to the data fixed in the id card and residence card taking into consideration the category of the license for expatriates. My son was born in a government hospital where i have to register at the hospital first. While obtaining my omani licence both licences were considered and accepted. Secrets to a driving license in oman sangeetha gopis blog. Driving license in oman some tips for beginners friday, 25 october 20. An unemployed lady must produce copy of her husbands labour card and a letter from his sponsor confirming that she is in oman in the company of her husband.
Driving a pleasantly airconditioned car is a great way to see its multitude of forts and museums. Earlier, driving licence holders of these countries could exchange their foreign licences for a uae licence. I started my driving classes two months after i reached oman. Among other changes include introduction of a black point system for new drivers. Car rental driving license oman message board tripadvisor. Read on for some tips that will make your oman driving experience even sweeter. If you are in oman on a visitor visa, you are allowed to drive on the licence of your home country, or you may wish to obtain an international licence. Driving license processsteps tips in oman for expats. Motorists aspiring for a driving licence in oman can now start taking lessons and tests on automatic transmission vehicles. Expatriates in oman will now have to renew their driving licence every two years. Even in the more remote parts you are driving on excellent roads, some lit, often alone. That is the most important reason why i post all my blunders as well. Nov 06, 2007 dubai expatriate driving licence holders of 36 countries, including the gcc states, will now have to pass a test to acquire a uae driving licence, a senior official of the roads and transport authority rta has said.
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