Do you need an eye test to get a driving licence in Sweden?
What the vision certificate is, who issues it and how old it may be.
Short answer
Yes, anyone applying for a car licence has to send in a basic vision certificate with the körkortstillstånd application, and a licensed optician or doctor issues it. The certificate may not be issued more than two months before you apply, and many opticians can send it to Transportstyrelsen digitally.
Why
- According to Transportstyrelsen, applicants for a group 1 licence, which includes B, must send a health declaration and a basic vision certificate.
- According to Transportstyrelsen, only a licensed optician or doctor may issue the basic vision certificate, and it must state visual acuity and medical history.
- According to Transportstyrelsen, the vision requirement for a car licence is a visual acuity of at least 0.5 with both eyes, while lorry and bus licences have a stricter requirement.
Details
You book the examination yourself with an optician, and Transportstyrelsen's pages give no price for it, so ask when you book. The valid ID document must be shown at the examination, and many opticians send the certificate to Transportstyrelsen for you. You can find opticians in Stockholm in the catalogue, and the rest of the route is described in driving and traffic rules in Sweden.
Tip
Book the eye examination close to your application, because the certificate may not be issued more than two months before you apply. Ask the optician whether the certificate can be sent in digitally.
What may differ
For lorry and bus licences you send a medical certificate for higher licences instead, and certain health conditions mean a doctor's certificate is needed even for a car licence.
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Sources
- Transportstyrelsen: KörkortstillståndChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: SynintygChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: Medicinska kravChecked at:
- Transportstyrelsen: Regler om körkort och synChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check Transportstyrelsen before you apply.
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