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Why being a good driver is not enough to get a Swedish driver’s license

20 January 2025 By Sofi Tegsveden Deveaux Leave a Comment

If you’re planning on driving in Sweden, then you must have a valid driver’s license. But just being a good driver with lots of experience might not be enough to grant you a Swedish driver’s licence. Here are all the tips and information you need […]

Filed Under: Blog, Driving Tagged With: car, driving in Sweden, driving in winter, driving license, driving license in Sweden, Swedish driving license

Driving in Sweden

Most driving licenses are valid in Sweden – at least for a limited period of time.

How to get a Swedish driving license

A Swedish driving license is usually a good investment if you plan to stay in Sweden for a while.

How do I exchange my non-EU driving license in Sweden?

Driving licenses from a non-EU country are generally valid in Sweden, if they are valid in the country where they were issued.

Which driving licenses are valid in Sweden?

All driving licenses issued within the EEA are valid in Sweden as long as they are valid in the country where they were issued.

Exchange a driving license from an EU country

It is possible to translate a driving license issued within the EEA to a Swedish driving license.

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