Bromleyboy

If buy a car using a bank loan, then I am not allowed to drive the car out of the country... ?!

initially I thought it was too daft to be true and then i remembered that Im in a country where I have to get an exit permit just to get MYSELF past border control, and then it sounded like the sort of law that they would probably have here..!

OleJanx

Where are you trying to take your car? You'll be faced with Draconian Saudi officiousness, and it is ultimately easier to fly to somewhere where a beer and bacon sandwich isn't haram...

Theseus

There is nowhere to drive to. As far as i know this isn't true anyway but wait until britexpat comes on he might know.

TheShed

Not sure about Qatar, but in UAE you can get a letter from the financier allowing temporary export.

I would have a word with your bank if you are committed to driving, but as others have said, just fly and hire a car when you get there - its so much easier

Bromleyboy

I'm thinking of driving from Doha to AD- a few guys at work have done it and said its not too bad and works out a lot cheaper for a family (5 of us). They own their cars outright but mentioned that the authorities can require paperwork proving full ownership to pass the border...

Millhouse

Is this a new requirement? i've taken financed cars over the border without problem (not on export plates)

britexpat76

The bank have to agree to it and give you a letter. If you take a car loan the banks name is on the registration document as they own it. Easier way is take a personal loan.

Debowing

It is too much of a hassle----For the reason that KSA is involved...Just fly there...