To getting a drivers license in Saudi Arabia is not easy. Processes are defined to obtain a driving license. If you are already familiar with driving, you can get the license within 2 days.

Steps
Before applying for driving license, you must have the following documents with you.

• Get your Country License translated to Arabic.

• Get your Blood group report from any dispensary in Saudi Arabia.

• Your Iqama (Resident permit) copy

• Your Passport copy with visa copy as well.

• Deposit SAR 400/- through internet against your Iqama for 10 years Private License.

• Go to any nearest driving school Driving School , with all the documents before 9’o clock.

• Pay 10 riyals to shop of Photocopy outside school gate and he will create a file.

• With this file, enter Hall No. 2 in school and get your eyes tested.

• On your left side will be an eye microscope. Get your eyes tested and he will stamp your application.

• Get a license check from same hall in opposite direction.

• Take the initial trial from Hall No. 4. You need your iqama as well.

• Take care of only 4 things. Seat belt, back view mirror, hand break, and seat adjustment for your accelerator. Drive slowly through round-about.If you succeed in initial trial, the tester will write “I” alif on your form.

• Take the file back to hall no. 2 and he will print a form taking you 100 saudi riyals for the instructions class to be held on the same day evening from 3:00 to 6:00. Your file will be held and you will be given the slip.

•  Attend the class from 3 to 6 pm same day. bring the slip.

• Next day come to school again and go to computer testing waiting hall with the slip. Submit the slip inside the examination room.

• On your turn, take the exam and then sit in the stadium to get your final trial.

• After final trial, if you are successful, come back to computer test waiting room. You will be given back your file.

• Take your file to hall no. 1 and counter no. 14. Submit it there and tell him that you have deposited your 400 riyals.

• After 10 to 15 mins your name will be called and you will be given the Driving license.

Driving License Tips

• Spend at least 2 – 3 hours in reading the chart of signs and questions.
• Take care of 4 things before start driving. Seat belt, Hand brake, Back view mirror, seat adjustment with Accelerator.
• Drive slowly unless the instructor asks you to drive fast.

Information Sources:  Driving License in Saudi Arabia