Renewing a Qatar driving license is simple. While you can still do it the old-fashioned way by applying for renewal at the Traffic Department office, it's much easier to do it online using specialized digital platforms.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the entire process, explaining what to prepare before submitting your request, how to use digital services, the renewal cost, and the typical processing time.

You can renew your Qatar driving license up to 6 months before its expiration date. We recommend doing so in due time to avoid penalties. You should also apply for a new license if your previous one is lost or damaged. Please remember that in Qatar, driving a mechanical vehicle without a valid license is prohibited.

Make sure to renew your license before the 30-day grace period expires. Otherwise, you may be required to pay a renewal fine. If you are caught driving with an expired license, you could face a fine of approximately 1,500 QR — it’s much more than the renewal fee, and you still have to obtain a new license.

You can check the validity of your driving license anytime on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) site. Follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the Inquiries section in the main menu under MOI Services, then click Other Inquiries, followed by Official documents

2. Enter your Qatar ID (QID) number and verification code

3. Find the driving license expiry date among the displayed information

There are two ways to renew your driving license online: through the MOI e-Services or the Metrash mobile app. You can also renew it in person by visiting the Qatar Traffic Department.

You’ll need to prepare a few things before you apply for the license online. 

• Valid Qatar driving license: You must have a valid license to renew it. If your license has recently expired, you may still use it for renewal, but we strongly recommend starting the process in advance to avoid any issues

• Qatari ID (QID): A valid QID is required for renewal

• Debit or credit card: If renewing online via the MOI website or Metrash app, you will need a card for payment (fees listed below)

• Smart Card: Required if using the MOI e-Services portal

How to renew your driving license through MOI e-Services

In Qatar, you can use e-Services — an online portal for various services, including driving license renewal. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the MOI e-Services page and log in using your QID and smart card

2. Navigate to the driving license renewal option. Select Traffic services from the main menu, then go to the Driving license section. Find and click Renew driving license

3. Choose License type. Select either your own license or the license of someone you sponsor

4. Verify the license information and check that all the license details are correct

5. Choose the delivery address. Your renewed license will be delivered via Qatar Post (QPost)

6. Pay the renewal fee and download a PDF receipt if needed

How to renew your driving license through the Metrash app

We highly recommend you download the Metrash app. It offers multiple services, including driving license renewal, which is renewed every 5 years. This option is handy for those without a smart card, which is required for MOI e-Services.

To renew your Qatar driving license through Metrash, follow these instructions:

1. Download the Metrash app and register using your QID

2. On the homepage, go to Traffic, then License Service, and select Renew driving license

3. Enter your QID number

4. Pay the renewal fee

5. Select delivery method. Choose either QPost delivery or pick-up from the Traffic Department

5. If opting for QPost, enter your delivery address

Track your QPost delivery

It usually takes no more than one week for QPost to deliver a renewed driving license. You can track the delivery status through the MOI site:

1. Go to the MOI website, then navigate to Inquiries — QPost Services — QPost Request Tracking

2. Enter your QID number and verification code, then click Submit

If the details are correct, you will get the QPost delivery status.

Valid Qatar car insurance— whether Third-Party Liability (TPL) or full comprehensive — is required for at least 12 months before you drive. Be sure to arrange your policy early, so your renewal process goes smoothly.

If, for any reason, online renewal is not an option for you, you can visit the Traffic Department office, or book a ride there, to apply for license renewal in person. Office hours are from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Traffic Department is located on Khalifa Street, Madinat Khalifa, Doha.

When you arrive, take a token at the reception and wait for your turn. Don’t forget to bring your current driving license. You will also need to pay a service fee for the renewal.

At the counter, the whole process usually takes just a few minutes. You can get a new license even faster than applying online since you don’t have to wait for delivery. However, you’ll still need to travel to the office and wait for your turn.

• Non-Qatari residents: QAR 250 for a 5-year renewal

• Qatari residents: QAR 500 QR for a 10-year renewal

The fees remain the same whether you renew your license online or at the Traffic Department.

If you apply online, you can opt for QPost delivery for an additional QAR 20. Alternatively, you may collect your renewed license in person from the Traffic Department without paying for the delivery.