Car Driving License

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oberoi New member

Member since 06 April 2012

oberoiNew member06 April 2012 10:24:12

Hi All,

I would be moving in to Bahrain within this month.

I have a query regarding Car Driving License.

I have a valid Omani and Indians License, would this be of any help in getting a Bahraini License?

What are the fees to be paid and what is the procedure for this. If classes are mandatory then I think within a 2 to 3 classes I should get the License.

Please assist.

Deepak

VidoDido ViP

Member since 11 November 2011

VidoDidoViP06 April 2012 10:38:43

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Hi oberoi,

The Omani driving license can be converted to a Bahraini driving license.

You can drive with the Omani driving license until you get your resident permit and CPR card.

Once your CPR Card is issued you will have to convert the license and drive only with the Bahraini one.

For further details, kindly have a look at this Useful Article in the forum.

Regards,

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP06 April 2012 10:54:34

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Hi and welcome to Expat.com Deepak!

You should have a look at this article: https://www.expat.com/en/guide/middle-e … hrain.html
It should help!

Regards
Armand

oberoi New member

Member since 06 April 2012

oberoiNew member06 April 2012 11:35:04

Thanks "Vidodido" for the useful information.

Is it like, after landing in Bahrain , I can straight away start driving with the Omani License and as my CPR is ready, then convert the same to Bahraini License?

Please enlighten !!!

VidoDido wrote:
Hi oberoi,

The Omani driving license can be converted to a Bahraini driving license.

You can drive with the Omani driving license until you get your resident permit and CPR card.

Once your CPR Card is issued you will have to convert the license and drive only with the Bahraini one.

For further details, kindly have a look at this Useful Article in the forum.

Regards,

oberoi New member

Member since 06 April 2012

oberoiNew member06 April 2012 11:37:23

Thanks Armand, for your insight on the query...

VidoDido ViP

Member since 11 November 2011

VidoDidoViP06 April 2012 11:38:47

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Yes, you can

oberoi New member

Member since 06 April 2012

oberoiNew member06 April 2012 11:41:47

"VidoDido".....M too Happy to learn that...Thanks Thanks...

VidoDido ViP

Member since 11 November 2011

VidoDidoViP06 April 2012 12:02:00

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oberoi wrote:
"VidoDido".....M too Happy to learn that...Thanks Thanks...

Mickeymik2000 Member

Member since 04 February 2023

Mickeymik2000Member04 February 2023 13:21:04

@VidoDido

I currently hold a indian IDP as well as a residence permit of bahrain. I'm a student and make rare visits, Is my IDP valid to drive in bahrain? It would be really great if someone could help with this.

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert04 February 2023 13:37:31

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Not if you have a residence permit.

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