Driving in Bahrain

Member since 12 July 2016

joshua.hollandMember12 July 2016 15:53:21

Hi,

My partner and I will be moving to Bahrain in August.

I have been learning to drive but have not yet passed, and will be unable to do so before we move (due to no test dates being available before we leave).

Is it possible for me to do a few lessons and do the test in Bahrain, or would I need to go through the whole process again? I have read somewhere that there is a compulsory 22 hours of lessons required, is that right?

Obviously it is going to be very difficult to get around without driving.

Thank you very much for your time.

Josh

logicalindian Bahrain Expert

Member since 01 May 2013

logicalindianBahrain Expert15 July 2016 12:20:41

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Hi,

If you dont have a valid license, you have to follow the entire process and yes 22 driving classes that is correct.

T&R

joshua.holland Member

Member since 12 July 2016

joshua.hollandMember23 July 2016 14:32:42

Hi, thank you for confirming this for me.

Do you know of any good driving schools that I could use when I arrive? and if I can arrange to start doing the hours right away?

Thank you,
Josh

closerrover Guest

closerroverGuest24 July 2016 06:18:01

I think you'd probably need a residence permit here before you can take driving lessons.

capriole Active member

Member since 26 September 2012

caprioleActive member24 July 2016 09:56:16

My advice is to try to take the test in the UK as it will solve many problems (i.e finding a trustworthy driving instructor, cost of the extra hours etc). If you do get the licence in UK then you with that you could obtain a Bahraini driving licence with the cost of 20BHD.

riazcdki Serial expat

Member since 01 May 2014

riazcdkiSerial expat07 August 2016 11:49:33

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Means it is worth delaying your starting a new job ( with your employer's consent of course) and pass the test in the UK.

Secondly not all the UK cities and towns have a long waiting for driving test, try some nearby town too if you can get an earlier appointment.

steviehouse Active member

Member since 22 September 2013

steviehouseActive member11 August 2016 06:45:22

I would strongly advise, as others have, to pass the test in the uk before coming to Bahrain.
If you do, then once you are here all you need to do is submit your uk license and they will convert it to a Bahraini one for a small fee.