How do I get a driver’s license in Saudi Arabia?

Introduction

In Saudi Arabia, you need a license to drive your car. In addition to this, you must also have an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is valid for one year from the date of issue. If your country does not issue IDPs, you can apply for one at any embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia and pay either in cash or by credit card.

You must hold either a valid foreign driving license from your home country or an IDP before applying for an international driving license as follows:

Requirements to get a Driving License

If you are a Saudi national and have reached the age of 18 years, then you can apply for a Saudi Driving License. You must have also completed your high school education or equivalent before applying for a driving license in Saudi Arabia.

Suppose you are not a Saudi citizen but want to apply for a driving license in Saudi Arabia. In that case, you must check whether there are any restrictions on the type of vehicle that non-Saudis in Saudi Arabia can drive. It is also necessary to know if any special requirements must be fulfilled before applying for such licenses or permits (such as medical tests). For example:

Non-Saudi citizens must have held their foreign driver’s license for at least one year before applying for their Saudi counterpart; however, this requirement may vary depending on which country issued your foreign driver’s license.

How to Apply

Before applying for a driving license in Saudi Arabia, you should visit the traffic department and submit the following documents:

Application form.
Photocopy of passport.
Photocopy of identity card (Iqama).

You will also need to provide a medical fitness certificate that confirms your ability to drive safely on Saudi roads if you are over 40 years old or have any other health conditions that may affect your ability to drive safely on Saudi streets.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria:

You must be at least 18 years old.
You must have a valid license from your country (or an international driving permit).
It would help if you had a valid passport, which has at least six months of validity when you arrive in Saudi Arabia and after you get your Saudi Arabian license.
Your visa should be valid for at least 12 months after you plan to leave Saudi Arabia (or 24 months if it is an employment visa).

Who Can Apply

The Saudi Arabian driving license is issued to anyone 18 or older with a valid passport and residence visa. All applicants must be able to read and write English and be physically fit to drive.

The process of obtaining a Saudi Arabian driving license involves four steps:

Aptitude test assesses your knowledge of traffic laws, road signs and safe driving practices. You will be given 20 minutes to complete this part of the process; if you pass it successfully, you can proceed with step 2 below. If not, take some time off from work so you can return tomorrow morning (or whenever) at 9 a.m. sharp!

How to Pass the Driving License

To pass the driving license, you must:

have a valid passport;
have a medical certificate;
pass the test for the driving license.

Rules & Regulations

There are some rules and regulations for driving in Saudi Arabia. These include:

Rules for pedestrians. Pedestrians should always follow the traffic lights or signs on the road, especially at crosswalks. They should also walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic when no sidewalk is available, and avoid crossing through intersections if possible.
Rules for cyclists. Cyclists should also follow all traffic laws and regulations as they are considered part of the road system in Saudi Arabia. When riding your bike at night, you must have a working light attached so that other drivers can see you clearly from a distance; this includes using reflectors if necessary (though not required). Additionally, cyclists must wear helmets while riding their bikes–and children under 16 cannot ride without an adult present! If someone hits me while riding my bicycle without wearing one? Well. That’s bad luck because I’m going down with them regardless of whether it was my fault or theirs!”

Traffic signs for Saudi Arabia

Traffic signs are used to control road users, inform them of hazards, or indicate the presence of essential places. They can be placed on fixed objects like streetlights or portable ones like temporary traffic cones.

Traffic signs in Saudi Arabia are based on the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals. The character shown above is a mandatory instruction you must obey when driving in Saudi Arabia because it tells you to slow down so you don’t hit any animals crossing the road ahead!