Driving licences
Learner’s permit (körkortstillstånd)
Every licence starts with a learner’s permit from Transportstyrelsen. It is free, takes up to about four weeks, and lasts five years.
At a glance
- Cost
- Free
- Processing
- Normally up to four weeks
- Valid
- Five years, cannot be extended
What you send
| Group | Categories | Send with the application |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Tractor, AM, A1, A2, A, B, BE | Health declaration + basic eye test certificate from an optician |
| Group 2 | C1, C1E, C, CE | Medical certificate for higher categories |
| Group 3 | D1, D1E, D, DE | Medical certificate for higher categories |
How to apply
Get the eye test or medical certificate
At an optician (group 1) or a doctor (groups 2 and 3).
Apply in the e-service
Transportstyrelsen’s e-service for körkortstillstånd, group 1 or groups 2–3. There is no minimum age to apply.
Send the health declaration and certificate
Often the optician or doctor sends the certificate electronically.
Wait for the decision
Normally up to four weeks if everything is complete. Cases needing checks (for example police information) take longer.
Transportstyrelsen also checks that you are suitable: alcohol and drug offences and other crimes in recent years can lead to refusal and a waiting period of up to three years.
Official sources
Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.