Can I exchange my UK driving licence for a Swedish one?
A driving licence issued in United Kingdom, the Faroe Islands, Switzerland or Japan may be exchanged for a Swedish licence. To be able to exchange the licence, you must meet the personal and medical requirements for a Swedish driving licence and be a permanent resident in Sweden.
How do I get a Swedish drivers license?
You need to be permanently resident in Sweden in order to get a Swedish driving licence. If you want to get a driving licence you must have a valid driving licence permit in order to be allowed to practice driving and then do a driving test. You apply for a driving licence permit from the Swedish Transport Agency.
Is UK driving licence valid in Sweden?
Sweden. You can continue to use your licence until 1 July 2021. After this, you will be able to exchange your UK licence without taking a test. Driving in Sweden.
How much does a Swedish driving license cost?
Price & cost of a driving licence – how much a Swedish driving licence costs. The average price for a driving licence is 15,000 kr. If you handle everything yourself, without lessons at a traffic school, the price for the mandatory elements is around 4,000 kr.
Can I drive while waiting for my licence exchange?
No. You must wait for DVLA to reissue you with a new driving licence before you can start driving again.
Is it hard to get Swedish drivers license?
Well, the driver’s license process in Sweden is difficult. Don’t think that just because you’ve driven a car before in the US that you’ll be able to pass it. Don’t rush it – just accept that they want Swedish drivers to drive a certain way. You might fail it a few times, but just accept it and keep trying!
How much time does it take to get driving license in Sweden?
They will inform you immediately if you passed the tests. If you pass both tests you can drive – you just need your ID. You will receive your real driving license five days later with the post.
Can I drive in Sweden with international driving license?
Valid driving licences in Sweden If you have a foreign driving licence, you can drive a car with it in Sweden. You must always have your driving licence with you when you are driving a car.
Is my UK driving Licence valid in Europe?
You need to carry your UK driving licence with you. You do not need an international driving permit ( IDP ) to visit and drive in the EU , Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein. You might need an IDP to drive in some EU countries and Norway if you have: a paper driving licence.
How long does it take for a replacement driving license to arrive UK?
All our services are operating within normal turnaround times as paper applications are being processed within 3 to 4 weeks. Please allow 4 weeks for your new documents to be sent to you if applying by post.
How much time it takes to get a driving license in Sweden?
Your körkortstillstånd is valid for five years. Note: the processing time can be two months or in some cases more.
Do I need international driving Licence for Sweden?
The IDP you need depends on what country you’re visiting….Check which IDP you need.
| Country or territory | Type of IDP | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | None | You do not need an IDP to drive here for periods up to 12 months. |
| Switzerland | None | You do not need an IDP to drive here. |
| Syria | 1949 | |
| Tajikistan | 1968 |
Can I use my UK driving licence in Europe after Brexit?
Are UK driving licences still valid in the EU? UK photocard driving licences will continue to be valid while driving in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
How do I get a new driver license in Sweden?
Instead, the local regulations regarding driver licenses apply – contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles for information if you are residing in the U.S. The new regulations mean that a new driver license card cannot be issued but your authorization to drive still remains with the Swedish Transport Agency.
How to contact the Embassy of Sweden in the UK?
The Embassy Postal address Embassy of Sweden 11 Montagu Place London W1H 2AL United Kingdom Phone 020 7917 6400 +44 20 7917 6400 Fax +44 20 7724 4174 Email [email protected] [email protected]
How long is a Swedish driving licence valid for?
The licence is not valid in Sweden if you have been registered in the Swedish Population Register for longer than one year. A driving licence is valid for a limited period, and must be renewed before it expires. A Swedish driving licence for a car is valid for ten years at a time.
When can I exchange my foreign driving licence for a Swedish licence?
The foreign driving licence must be exchanged for a Swedish driving licence before the foreign driving licence expires. A driving licence issued in the Faroe Islands or Greenland cannot be exchanged for a Swedish driving licence.