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