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A quick International License to Bahrain License query

Last activity 19 December 2022 by XTang

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odaku

Hello all!

I have a EU issued driver's license that I am looking to convert to Bahraini one.  My question is if in the process do the authorities take possession of the EU one or you get to keep it.  I will be traveling back every few months and would like to have the EU license with me for those purposes.

Please share your experiences!

Thanks!

dkolkata

You don't need to surrender US or EU driving licenses physically, to get a Bahrain driving license. To covert you need to provide a copy of your DL along with the requisite forms and pay the fees. However please do check which of the EU countries are on the approved list..

Check this link for more info http://www.prestige-rentacar.com/permit … -licenses/

odaku

Thanks dkolkata, much appreciated!

I have the license from Romania and yes it is in the approved list.

ahmadjosef

Hello
I am a tunisian living in bahrain and I have a Qatari driving license can I convert it to a bahraini one knowing this recent gulf crisis.

Thank you

logicalindian

ahmadjosef wrote:

Hello
I am a tunisian living in bahrain and I have a Qatari driving license can I convert it to a bahraini one knowing this recent gulf crisis.

Thank you


You need to get this verified, i am not sure about this. You may have to call or visit traffic directorate

http://www.traffic.gov.bh/contact-us

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GuestPoster198

Just make a copy of that driver license , and the officer will match the info , and keep the copy , and btw u dont need any kind of tests , and u will get the bahraini driver license in minutes

Senadheera P.L

Dear,

Normally they ask you to surrender your EU license, yet if you explain the situation they can change the practice, best is to go and ask the Traffic Directorate.

lusif68

Hi, I am Bulgarian  (EU) amd I will work in Bahrain. Can I transfer my Bulgarian ( EU) driving license, without any traffic classes or exams? Thank s lot.

XTang

You should be able to.  Most European licenses can easily be converted - don't know about Bulgaria though.

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