Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Driving License in Sweden

🚗 Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Driving License in Sweden

Getting a driving license in Sweden is a clear, structured process. Whether you’re new to driving or converting your skills from abroad, here’s a breakdown of the exact steps, costs, and timelines.

📝 Step 1: Apply for a Learning License (Körkortstillstånd)

Step 1.1: Submit Health Declaration

A short form confirming that you’re medically fit to drive.

Step 1.2: Take the Eye Test

  • Visit a driving school or optician and request an eye test for driving license.

  • Cost: ~150 SEK

  • The optician submits the results directly to Transportstyrelsen.

  • ✅ You’ll usually get your approved learning license within a day.

⚠️ Step 2: Complete Risk Training Part 1 (Riskettan)

  • A theory class covering risks on the road: alcohol, drugs, tiredness, and other factors.

  • Cost: 500–700 SEK

  • Validity: 5 years

  • Book through your nearest driving school.

🛞 Step 3: Complete Risk Training Part 2 (Halkbana)

  • A practical training session on how to drive in slippery conditions and react in emergencies.

  • Conducted only at approved facilities.

  • Cost: 2200–2500 SEK

  • Validity: 5 years

  • Booking: bokarisk.se

📖 Step 4: Take the Theory Test (Kunskapsprov)

  • Cost: 325 SEK for the test + 80 SEK for the photo.

  • Arrive early – they’ll take your photo on site.

  • Validity: 4 months (temporarily 6 months during Covid period until 2022).

  • Booking: Trafikverket portal

📌 Tip: Many people combine this with their practical test booking to save time.

🚙 Step 5: Take the Practical Driving Test (Körprov)

  • Cost: 800 SEK for the test.

  • 500 SEK if you need to rent a car from Trafikverket.

  • Booking: Trafikverket portal

✅ Summary of Costs

Step     Approx. Cost (SEK)
Eye Test     150
Risk 1     500–700
Risk 2     2200–2500
Theory Test + Photo     405
Practical Test + Car     1300
Total     ~ 4555–5155 SEK

🎯 Final Thoughts

The process may look long, but it’s straightforward and well-structured. With your learning license valid for 5 years, you have plenty of time to practice before attempting the tests.

Once you’ve cleared both theory and practical exams, you’ll receive your Swedish driving license (körkort) — valid throughout the EU. 🚀


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