In recent years, Saudi Arabia has become one of the most prominent tourism and business destinations in the Middle East. Questions often arise about the extent to which visitors can drive cars within the Kingdom. So today I wanted to share with you some important information about this topic. With the growing interest in visiting the Kingdom, the General Traffic Department issued a set of laws to ensure the safety of everyone. Although Saudi Traffic has confirmed that a visitor cannot obtain a Saudi driving license, there is one exception that allows the visitor to drive a vehicle during his stay.
This exception is possession of a valid foreign or international driver’s license. Meaning, if you are a visitor in the Kingdom and have this license, you can freely drive cars without any concerns. However, we must note here the importance of ensuring that the license is valid, because things change when it expires.
The specific period for using international licenses in the Kingdom
It’s not just about having an international license. According to Saudi Traffic Directives, this license remains valid for use in the Kingdom for one full year only from the date of arrival. After this period, the license becomes invalid for use. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen to ensure the safety of everyone, whether they are citizens or visitors. Therefore, if you are planning to visit the Kingdom and would like to drive a car during your stay, make sure you have a valid international driving license, and stay aware of the local laws to avoid any problems you may encounter during this.
2023-09-11 19:32:50
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