Driving licences

Taxi driver licence (taxiförarlegitimation)

To drive a taxi you need a taxi driver licence from Transportstyrelsen: be 20 or older, have held a car licence for two years, pass two theory modules and a taxi driving test at Trafikverket, and pass medical and conduct checks.

Last checked 14 Oct 2026Official sources

At a glance

Age: At least 20
Licence: Swedish or EEA category B held 2 years (or D)
Tests: Two theory modules + a taxi driving test
Fees: Tests SEK 1,840+ · Application SEK 2,700 · Card SEK 430

What do I need to become a taxi driver in Sweden?

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Be at least 20 years old
Have held a category B licence for at least two years, not revoked in the last two yearsA category D licence also meets this.
Meet the medical requirements — a doctor’s certificate on Transportstyrelsen’s form, at most two months old
Be suitable in terms of professional competence and law-abidingness
Pass both theory modules at Trafikverket
Pass the taxi driving test at Trafikverket

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The two theory modules

	Module 1: Safety and behaviour	Module 2: Legislation
Questions	70 (5 trial questions)	50 (4 trial questions)
Pass mark	48 correct out of 65	34 correct out of 46
Time	50 minutes	50 minutes
Fee per module	SEK 420 weekdays, SEK 520 evenings after 18 and weekends	SEK 420 weekdays, SEK 520 evenings after 18 and weekends

You choose the order. Both modules must be passed within six months of passing the first. At the application, passed theory tests may be at most three years old.

The taxi driving test

Bring your valid Swedish or EEA category B licence and valid ID. You can book Trafikverket’s car (manual or automatic, hire SEK 800). The test has three parts:

Vehicle inspection: find problems and suggest how to fix them.
Passenger safety: a task from the examiner, such as fitting a child car seat.
Driving in town and country for at least 35 minutes to a destination, including an oral task you must remember (notes allowed). You must be able to find the way without GPS.

Fee: SEK 1,000 weekdays, SEK 1,400 evenings and weekends. A passed driving test may be at most one year old when you apply.

Step by step

Hold a Swedish or EEA car licence for two years
Count from the date your B licence was issued.
Study taxi legislation and safety
Driving schools that specialise in taxi run courses; Trafikverket’s test page lists the knowledge areas.
Book and pass both theory modules
In Trafikverket’s booking service. The tests are in Swedish only, and both modules must be passed within six months of the first one you pass. Your photo is taken before the first test.
Practise route planning without GPS
Learn the main roads, landmarks and addresses of your city.
Pass the taxi driving test
Within the validity of your theory tests.
Get the medical certificate
On Transportstyrelsen’s form, issued within two months before you apply.
Apply to Transportstyrelsen
Through the e-service “Ansök om taxiförarlegitimation”. Fee SEK 2,700. If you have not lived in Sweden for the last five years, attach an original police-record extract from each country you lived in.
Pay for the card
After approval you get a payment slip for the card (SEK 430). Expect five to seven weeks in the queue before processing starts.
Start driving
Only once the card has been made and sent to you.
Renew every ten years
The licence must be renewed every ten years; the expiry date is on the front of the card. Transportstyrelsen sends the renewal form about two months before.

Costs

Government fees (verified)
Fee	Amount
Theory module 1 + module 2	SEK 840 (weekdays) / SEK 1,040 (evenings & weekends)
Taxi driving test	SEK 1,000 / 1,400
Trafikverket car hire	SEK 800
Application to Transportstyrelsen	SEK 2,700
Producing the taxi driver licence	SEK 430
Optional advance ruling (förhandsbesked) on suitability	SEK 1,500

Plus a doctor’s fee for the medical certificate and any taxi course you choose — those are set by the provider.

Driver licence vs taxi business permit

	Taxi driver licence	Taxi traffic permit (taxitrafiktillstånd)
For	Anyone who drives a taxi	Running your own taxi company
Issued by	Transportstyrelsen	Transportstyrelsen
Fee	SEK 2,700 application + SEK 430 card	SEK 12,500 application

Most new drivers start by driving for an existing taxi company. A permit for your own company has further requirements (competence test, finances, good repute).

Official sources

Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.

Driving licences

Taxi driver licence (taxiförarlegitimation)

Last checked 14 Oct 2026Official sources

At a glance

Age: At least 20
Licence: Swedish or EEA category B held 2 years (or D)
Tests: Two theory modules + a taxi driving test
Fees: Tests SEK 1,840+ · Application SEK 2,700 · Card SEK 430

What do I need to become a taxi driver in Sweden?

0 of 6 done

Be at least 20 years old
Have held a category B licence for at least two years, not revoked in the last two yearsA category D licence also meets this.
Meet the medical requirements — a doctor’s certificate on Transportstyrelsen’s form, at most two months old
Be suitable in terms of professional competence and law-abidingness
Pass both theory modules at Trafikverket
Pass the taxi driving test at Trafikverket

Your ticks are saved in this browser.

The two theory modules

	Module 1: Safety and behaviour	Module 2: Legislation
Questions	70 (5 trial questions)	50 (4 trial questions)
Pass mark	48 correct out of 65	34 correct out of 46
Time	50 minutes	50 minutes
Fee per module	SEK 420 weekdays, SEK 520 evenings after 18 and weekends	SEK 420 weekdays, SEK 520 evenings after 18 and weekends

You choose the order. Both modules must be passed within six months of passing the first. At the application, passed theory tests may be at most three years old.

The taxi driving test

Bring your valid Swedish or EEA category B licence and valid ID. You can book Trafikverket’s car (manual or automatic, hire SEK 800). The test has three parts:

Vehicle inspection: find problems and suggest how to fix them.
Passenger safety: a task from the examiner, such as fitting a child car seat.
Driving in town and country for at least 35 minutes to a destination, including an oral task you must remember (notes allowed). You must be able to find the way without GPS.

Fee: SEK 1,000 weekdays, SEK 1,400 evenings and weekends. A passed driving test may be at most one year old when you apply.

Step by step

Hold a Swedish or EEA car licence for two years
Count from the date your B licence was issued.
Study taxi legislation and safety
Driving schools that specialise in taxi run courses; Trafikverket’s test page lists the knowledge areas.
Book and pass both theory modules
In Trafikverket’s booking service. The tests are in Swedish only, and both modules must be passed within six months of the first one you pass. Your photo is taken before the first test.
Practise route planning without GPS
Learn the main roads, landmarks and addresses of your city.
Pass the taxi driving test
Within the validity of your theory tests.
Get the medical certificate
On Transportstyrelsen’s form, issued within two months before you apply.
Apply to Transportstyrelsen
Through the e-service “Ansök om taxiförarlegitimation”. Fee SEK 2,700. If you have not lived in Sweden for the last five years, attach an original police-record extract from each country you lived in.
Pay for the card
After approval you get a payment slip for the card (SEK 430). Expect five to seven weeks in the queue before processing starts.
Start driving
Only once the card has been made and sent to you.
Renew every ten years
The licence must be renewed every ten years; the expiry date is on the front of the card. Transportstyrelsen sends the renewal form about two months before.

Costs

Government fees (verified)
Fee	Amount
Theory module 1 + module 2	SEK 840 (weekdays) / SEK 1,040 (evenings & weekends)
Taxi driving test	SEK 1,000 / 1,400
Trafikverket car hire	SEK 800
Application to Transportstyrelsen	SEK 2,700
Producing the taxi driver licence	SEK 430
Optional advance ruling (förhandsbesked) on suitability	SEK 1,500

Plus a doctor’s fee for the medical certificate and any taxi course you choose — those are set by the provider.

Driver licence vs taxi business permit

	Taxi driver licence	Taxi traffic permit (taxitrafiktillstånd)
For	Anyone who drives a taxi	Running your own taxi company
Issued by	Transportstyrelsen	Transportstyrelsen
Fee	SEK 2,700 application + SEK 430 card	SEK 12,500 application

Most new drivers start by driving for an existing taxi company. A permit for your own company has further requirements (competence test, finances, good repute).

Official sources

Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.

At a glance

What do I need to become a taxi driver in Sweden?

The two theory modules

The taxi driving test

Step by step

Hold a Swedish or EEA car licence for two years

Study taxi legislation and safety

Book and pass both theory modules

Practise route planning without GPS

Pass the taxi driving test

Get the medical certificate

Apply to Transportstyrelsen

Pay for the card

Start driving

Renew every ten years

Costs

Driver licence vs taxi business permit

Official sources

Related guides

At a glance

What do I need to become a taxi driver in Sweden?

The two theory modules

The taxi driving test

Step by step

Hold a Swedish or EEA car licence for two years

Study taxi legislation and safety

Book and pass both theory modules

Practise route planning without GPS

Pass the taxi driving test

Get the medical certificate

Apply to Transportstyrelsen

Pay for the card

Start driving

Renew every ten years

Costs

Driver licence vs taxi business permit

Official sources

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