How much does a driving licence cost in Sweden?
The official fees for tests, photo and licence card, and what is extra.
Short answer
Official fees for a B licence include SEK 420 for the theory test and SEK 1,000 for the driving test at daytime prices. The photo costs SEK 120 and the licence card SEK 375, applying for the permit is free, and risk training and driving lessons come on top.
Why
- According to Trafikverket, the theory test for B costs SEK 420 in the daytime and SEK 520 after 18:00 and at weekends.
- According to Trafikverket, the driving test for B costs SEK 1,000 in the daytime and SEK 1,400 after 18:00 and at weekends, and the photo taken with a test costs SEK 120.
- According to Transportstyrelsen, issuing a licence costs SEK 375 and applying for the permit costs nothing.
Details
Transportstyrelsen has proposed raising the licence fee from SEK 375 to SEK 450 from 1 January 2027, in a proposal published on 11 September 2026. Risk training and driving lessons are paid on top and are not part of these official fee lists, so ask a driving school such as those in driving schools in Stockholm for their prices. For the full route to the licence, see driving and traffic rules in Sweden.
Tip
Choose daytime slots when you can: evening and weekend slots cost SEK 100 more for the theory test (SEK 520) and SEK 400 more for the driving test (SEK 1,400).
What may differ
Other licence types cost differently: the driving test for A1, A2 and A costs SEK 2,000 in the daytime, and the theory test for AM, A1, A2 and A costs SEK 420, according to Trafikverket.
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Sources
- Trafikverket: Prices for tests and photosChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: Driving licence feesChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: Proposed fee changes from JanuaryChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: KörkortstillståndChecked at:
Prices and fees change, so check Trafikverket and Transportstyrelsen before you apply.
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