Can you show your driving licence on your phone in Sweden?
Where digital licences stand in Sweden and what you carry meanwhile.
Short answer
No, Sweden has not introduced digital driving licences yet, and Transportstyrelsen says it is still unclear when they will arrive. The EU rules foresee a digital licence shown in a European identity wallet, and a physical licence will still be possible.
Why
- According to Transportstyrelsen, it is still unclear when Sweden will introduce digital driving licences.
- According to Transportstyrelsen, the EU directive says member states must have introduced the digital licence by 2031, issued to a European identity wallet.
- According to the Driving Licence Act, a driver must carry the licence and hand it over for inspection when a police officer or vehicle inspector asks.
Details
The only substitute the Act names is an identity document, and only when a new licence has been issued but not yet collected and the trip takes place within two months of issue. Foreign licences follow separate rules, see foreign driving licences in Sweden. Visitors can find more in documents and insurance for tourists.
Tip
Carry the physical card every time you drive. Transportstyrelsen's page on upcoming licence rules was updated on 23 October 2026 and shows the current position.
What may differ
A licence issued in another country is valid in Sweden according to its content, so what you carry depends on the licence you hold at home.
Common misconception
Sweden already has a digital driving licence that works like the plastic card.
What actually happens
Transportstyrelsen says it is still unclear when Sweden will introduce digital licences, and the Act requires drivers to carry the licence.
People also ask
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Sources
- Transportstyrelsen: Upcoming driving licence rulesChecked at:
- Riksdagen: Driving Licence Act (1998:488)Checked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Transportstyrelsen before you travel.
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