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Post by feline on Sept 9, 2011 2:39:49 GMT
I was wondering if this is accepted in Saudi Arabia. Since it may take a while for the iqama to be issued, wouldn't it be OK to drive using this license? Just a thought...
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Post by ridgeway on Sept 9, 2011 14:20:41 GMT
Sorry to dash you hopes Feline, but you cannot drive here without a Saudi license, they do not recognise the international license here as they do in some other GCC states. You won't get a car or insurance without a valid KSA license and Iqama. So you stuck with the buses for now (at least you have them, I don't), they are a good way to find your way around before you throw yourself into the melee that passes for driving here.
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Post by feline on Sept 9, 2011 15:59:51 GMT
Thank you, my husband already knew the answer to this one. I should have done my homework.  |
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Post by TheDude on Sept 10, 2011 5:26:37 GMT
Not true, I was able to rent cars from Budget in Khobar and Majestic in Dammam based on my US licence & AAA International permit, however, I think there is a rule that this is allowed only for a month from arrival. Your best information is probably with Personnel or FIFA, the passport office.
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Post by Economist on Sept 11, 2011 18:21:10 GMT
It definitely can be done as I am currently renting a Camry from Avis using my TX driver's license. They quoted a price that I thought was a bit high, but included insurance. After going with my driver all around the back alleys of Khobar in the rent-a-car district, only to find that few were willing/able to do so or else wanted to charge more, I went back to Avis. The Saudi license will be in my hands in two days so for right now we're staying on camp.
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Post by feline on Sept 11, 2011 19:46:23 GMT
Thank you. It's good to know that it can be done.
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Post by ridgeway on Sept 15, 2011 12:27:43 GMT
I stand corrected, however I don't live in the "Big Bubble" where many things seem to be done differently to what I have experienced on the west coast, where I have been unable to hire anything.
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