Saudi Arabia: The General Directorate of Traffic in Saudi Arabia introduced new guidelines in which if any expatriate wants to leave a country and needs a final exit visa and return to it again with a new resident identity, they can review the Traffic Department and apply to replace the old driver’s license with the new ID number.
She emphasized that if the expatriate’s driver’s license expires, then he leaves with a final exit visa, and he returns again to Saudi Arabia, the fees and violations will be paid, the medical examination is conducted, and the traffic department is reviewed, and the application is submitted.
The General Directorate of Traffic indicated that an expatriate coming to the Kingdom on a visit visa might drive with a valid international or foreign license for a period of one year or its expiry date, whichever comes first.
Driving license issuance requirements (private):
- Completion of 18 years.
- He must not have been convicted by a court ruling of drug use, promotion or possession.
- Safety from diseases and disabilities that hinder driving.
- Pass the driving test.
- Payment of fees.
- Payment of fines (if any).
For non-Saudis, a regular residence permit is required.
Those who have completed 17 years of age, they can obtain a driving permit, bring personal photos and a medical examination, and submit an application to a driving school.
