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Drivers license in Bahrain

cayala

I have my US drivers license.  Will I need to take a test to get a license in Bahrain?

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Farhaz

I am certain you could get a Bahrain driving license over the counter. There was another discussion on the same topic. Let me try to look that up for you.

Farhaz

Confirmed that you can get a Bahrain driving license over the counter without the need to go through the full testing process. The USA is on a list of countries whose licenses can be converted to Bahrain license over the counter.

The official link is here:

It is in Arabic though :)

mujtaba19

Farhaz wrote:

Confirmed that you can get a Bahrain driving license over the counter without the need to go through the full testing process. The USA is on a list of countries whose licenses can be converted to Bahrain license over the counter.

The official link is here:

It is in Arabic though :)


Thanx Farahz, a really great reply as always , your a ggod and kind person my friend, keep them helps coming

best wishes to you

relwell

I am getting mine switched from US to Bahrain this week.  The time frame they gave was about 90 minutes to get it all sorted.  I think the cost is 26 BD.

5hutterbug

I agree with the comments above. I got mine in 20 minutes flat. I suggest you go to the traffic directorate in the evening around 5 pm. That way, you will not have to wait long. When I went, there were no people waiting. Take passport size photographs with you. Fill up a form, get your vision tested and hand over your CPR. Pay 26 BHD and voila,you have a brand new Bahraini driving license.

They will inspect the US license and return it to you. Also, I think they close at 6 pm. Just FYI.

Kel.TCY

Farhaz wrote:

Confirmed that you can get a Bahrain driving license over the counter without the need to go through the full testing process. The USA is on a list of countries whose licenses can be converted to Bahrain license over the counter.

The official link is here:

It is in Arabic though :)


hi there. just to check if my countries (malaysia) is in the list, do I have to convert to International license first ? Or my existing license will do ?

mujtaba19

it looks like your ok KEL.TCY, no need to change to international, just go to traffic office, and they will tell you what to do

Kel.TCY

thank you very much !  :D

rosulbz

Hi friends,

I'm from Malaysia. Working in Bahrain 7 year. Yes, for Malaysian no need to get international license. Just only your Malaysian license to Bahrain license with only 26 BD. But need your CPR first to do this. as I know.

Hope get your answer.

Regards

RZ