Driving license

cyrilant · 2014-08-05T09:12:14+02:00

Antony seeks advice on using an Indian driving license in Bahrain and options for obtaining a local license. Get practical insights and tips for expats.

cyrilant Member

Member since 24 February 2014

cyrilantMember05 August 2014 07:12:14

Dear All

I am holding Indian Driving license, but not certified with or registered as International license. Since I am having only one week to depart to Bahrain, please do guide me on this.

1. Is it possible to use my Driving license without international for converting in Bahrain.
2. Else can I get fresh driving license from Bahrain.

Kindly advise.

Thanks

Regards

Antony

brightonguy ViP

Member since 18 June 2012

brightonguyViP05 August 2014 08:02:47

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Hello there. You cannot convert your Indian driving license to a Bahraini one. You need to apply for a new license and take the course as required. It is a long process so as soon as you get your CPR, start the process.

emma240186 Member

Member since 11 August 2014

emma240186Member11 August 2014 19:47:01

Dear all,
I have recently arrived to Bahrain and am interested in the process of getting drivers' lecense. I've read in some news that there have been recently issued a new ban for driving concerning those expats whose job does not pressopose driving. I'm a teacher, I plan to get my cpr in 2 weeks. Surely my job is not connected with driving. But I live too far from the centre, and there is no public transport and the place where I live. How can I solve this problem except for the taxi, cause I think it's too expensive for me. If it is still possible for me to get drivers' license and to rent a car, please, inform me of the procedure. What to start with and where? Thanks for your help in advance :-)

Stakan Contributor

Member since 25 July 2013

StakanContributor13 August 2014 08:09:26

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emma240186 wrote:
Dear all,
I have recently arrived to Bahrain and am interested in the process of getting drivers' lecense. I've read in some news that there have been recently issued a new ban for driving concerning those expats whose job does not pressopose driving. I'm a teacher, I plan to get my cpr in 2 weeks. Surely my job is not connected with driving. But I live too far from the centre, and there is no public transport and the place where I live. How can I solve this problem except for the taxi, cause I think it's too expensive for me. If it is still possible for me to get drivers' license and to rent a car, please, inform me of the procedure. What to start with and where? Thanks for your help in advance :-)

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The proposed ban on foreigners getting聽 drivers' licenses has been dropped....for now.
As for the process of getting a license, it depends on whether you have one now and what country it is from if you do. If it is from the US or UK, then it is very easy and there are a number of threads explaining the process. For example: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=370779

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Bella2011 Member

Member since 02 January 2011

Bella2011Member23 August 2014 07:03:57

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stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert23 August 2014 11:59:46

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Bella2011 wrote:
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As this is an Anglophone forum could you please post in ENGLISH so that we can understand your post.Thank you.