Al Nasr Driving Academy in Mawater City prepares new drivers and professionals for nine Qatar licence categories, with male and female instructors and all-in prices from QAR 1,950.
9
licence categories, car to crane
QAR 550
government fees included in every price
4
test chances on every full course
8
free pickup areas across Doha
Sat–Thu
open 8 am to 7 pm
Pass an eye test, then register at a driving school with your Qatar ID and your sponsor’s NOC on Metrash. Attend theory lessons and pass the theory test, complete your practical training, then pass the parking (L and P) and road tests. Finally, issue your licence on Metrash. You must be 18 for a car or motorcycle and 21 for heavy vehicles and equipment.
Done at the academy in a few minutes, or bring a result from an optician approved by the Traffic Department. If you wear glasses or lenses, wear them for the test.
Bring your documents and choose your course. We open your file with the Traffic Department and issue your learning licence, which is valid for 3 months.
Traffic law, road signs, right of way and basic vehicle checks, taught in several languages. You get the official handbook to study at home.
A computer test at the academy, available in many languages. You must pass it before you can book your road test.
One-to-one lessons with your instructor on our yard and on real roads, including L (perpendicular) and P (parallel) parking. You can only practise in an academy vehicle.
The L and P parking tests are computerised with instant results. The road test is taken in an academy car and assessed by a Traffic Police officer.
You get an SMS when you pass. Pay the licence fee on Metrash (Traffic → Licence services → Issue driving licence) and your licence is issued.
Every course ends with the official Traffic Department tests. Choose your vehicle to see the programmes, prices and exactly what the licence lets you drive.
The everyday licence. Automatic or manual, with male or female instructors.
from QAR 2,150
Road rules, heavy-traffic control and accident avoidance for riders and delivery drivers.
from QAR 2,000
The top heavy-vehicle licence — also covers medium trucks and buses.
from QAR 2,600
For delivery, logistics and commercial driving jobs. Also covers buses.
from QAR 2,150
Professional training for school, staff and public transport bus drivers.
Price on request
Warehouse and logistics operators — safe lifting, stacking and manoeuvring.
from QAR 1,950
For construction and infrastructure operators.
from QAR 2,150
For loader operators on sites, quarries and yards.
from QAR 2,150
Classroom and practical training for heavy equipment operators.
Price on request
Holders of a valid licence from 33 approved countries can exchange it for a Qatari licence without a course or a test. Check your country below.
The same curriculum and the same official tests in every programme. You choose how fast you want to move.
The complete course at the best price.
QAR 3,750
40 classes — 4 test chances (parking and road)
Includes QAR 550 government fees
Shorter waiting times between lessons, with door-to-door pickup available.
QAR 4,750
40 classes — 4 test chances (parking and road)
Includes QAR 550 government fees
Priority dates, a premium car and simulator training. The quickest route to your licence.
QAR 5,950
40 classes — 4 test chances (parking and road)
Includes QAR 550 government fees
We keep training you until you hold your licence. Up to 90 classes and unlimited road-test chances.
up to 90 classesQAR 8,000
Book Unlimited
Learning to drive in a new country is easier when every correction is clear. Our male and female instructors teach in several languages, on automatic or manual cars, on our own yard and on Doha’s real roads.
Male or female instructor for car courses. A female learner may bring a male guardian.
Pass on manual and your licence covers both.
Yard practice for L and P parking, then the routes you will actually drive.
Extra hours behind the wheel before you ever join traffic.
Real people reply on WhatsApp, Saturday to Thursday.
Pick your situation and tick off each item. Everything ready? Send us the list on WhatsApp and we will book your registration.
You have never held a licence, or your licence is from a country that needs the full course.
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Send me this list on WhatsAppGroup transport runs from these areas to the academy. Fast Track and VIP students can add door-to-door pickup.
Get directions18 for a car (light vehicle) or motorcycle licence. 21 for heavy vehicles, buses and equipment such as forklifts, excavators and cranes.
Your Qatar ID (or passport and visa copy), a no-objection certificate from your sponsor on Metrash, passport-size photos and an eye test result. Bring your home-country licence too if you have one — it may qualify you for a shorter course.
On Metrash: Traffic → Licence services → Licence NOC. They enter your QID or visa number, choose "New issue" and the licence category, then confirm. Qatari men do not need an NOC; for Qatari women the guardian issues it.
Yes, if it is valid and issued by one of 33 approved countries (including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, most of Western Europe, Japan and Singapore) — no course or test needed. GCC licences go straight to a road test, and most other licences qualify for the half course. Use the checker on our licence conversion page.
All three cover the same curriculum and number of classes. Fast Track shortens the waiting time between lessons and adds optional door-to-door pickup. VIP adds priority lesson and road-test dates with no waiting list, a premium car and simulator training.
The half course needs approval from the Traffic Department. It is usually granted to people who already hold a licence from another country. Bring your licence and we will check your eligibility.
Yes. Car courses are available with male or female instructors. A female trainee with a male instructor may bring a male guardian to lessons.
Reserve your start date today. VIP students get priority lessons and road-test dates with no waiting list.
