Maymona

Hi all,

I have recently moved to Kuwait and was told that I can not drive using my UK license and that I have to retake the test here (which according to HR will cost 95 KD ¬ 200 pounds). On the other hand, I was told that you can transfer the UK license to the Kuwaiti license through their embassy in london without the need to retake the test. I am getting conflicting info!! Has anyone been through the same procedure in recent years?

Thanks,
Maymona

UKCityGent

If you are a 'manager' or above and have a degree (and a UK license) you need to go to the centre, do an eye test and the license is converted. This was 7 years ago from memory. I assume you had your license notarised before coming to Kuwait. Get the mandoob to sort this out

Maymona

I have a PhD and a full UK license for 8 years.

No my license is not notarised but I can send it and get it notarised? The Mandoob in HR is saying I should retake the whole test (eye test, theory and practical!!!) but I don't buy this

UKCityGent

Tell the mandoob to get stuffed.

https://www.gov.uk/government/world-...ices-in-kuwait

Darren of Arabia

Rules have changed in Kuwait these benefits of a translated licence I believe have now been removed based on discussions with 2 Brits in my office so you might need to pay the bribe and go through the normal long tedious channels I am afraid :/