Driving licences
All Swedish licence categories
Every Swedish driving licence category on one page: what it lets you drive, the minimum age, what you need first, and the professional qualifications on top.
Categories
| Category | Lets you drive | Minimum age | Needs first |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM | Class I moped (EU moped) | 15 | AM training |
| A1 | Light motorcycle up to 125 cc and 11 kW | 16 | — |
| A2 | Medium motorcycle up to 35 kW | 18 | — |
| A | Any motorcycle | 24, or 20 after two years with A2 | — |
| B | Car or light lorry up to 3,500 kg (+ light trailer) | 18 | — |
| B96 | Car + trailer from 3,500 up to 4,250 kg | 18 | Usually B |
| BE | Car with a trailer up to 3,500 kg | 18 | B |
| C1 | Lorry up to 7,500 kg | 18 | B |
| C1E | C1 or B with trailer, combination up to 12,000 kg | 18 | C1 |
| C | Heavy lorry over 3,500 kg | 21* | B |
| CE | Heavy lorry with any trailer | 21* | C |
| D1 | Minibus up to 16 passengers, max 8 m | 21* | B |
| D1E | D1 with trailer | 21* | D1 |
| D | Bus of any size | 24* | B |
| DE | Bus with trailer | 24* | D |
| Tractor licence | Tractor type a (max 40 km/h), class II moped | — | Only if you have no other licence |
Professional qualifications on top of a licence
| Qualification | For | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| YKB (yrkeskompetensbevis) | Carrying goods or passengers professionally with C1, C, D1 or D | YKB: professional driver competence |
| Taxi driver licence (taxiförarlegitimation) | Driving a taxi | Taxi driver licence |
Official sources
Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.