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expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.title
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.testAuthority | SVV (Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration)) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.officialTestLanguage | Norwegian (Bokmål), Norwegian (Nynorsk) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.gracePeriod | 3 months from residency (non-EU) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.theoryTestRequired | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.yesIfNoExchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.practicalTestRequired | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.yesIfNoExchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.medicalExam | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.required |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.totalCost | NOK 1,500-3,000 (exchange) or NOK 25,000-40,000 (full test - most expensive in Europe) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.processingTime | 2-6 weeks |
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🇪🇺 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.euEea
EU/EEA licenses valid for driving in Norway. Must exchange if from non-EU country within 3 months.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.usUk
USA/UK: Full test required including theory, practical, dark driving course, and slippery road course.
🌍 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.nonEu
Must exchange within 3 months of establishing residency. Exchange agreements with EU/EEA, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea.
🎓 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.students
Can use foreign license during studies with valid IDP. Must convert if staying permanently.
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✅ expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.directExchange
EU/EEA countries, Iceland, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea
❌ expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.noAgreement
USA, UK, Canada, Australia - must take full tests including mandatory courses
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- ✓D-number or Norwegian personal number
- ✓Valid residence permit
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Health declaration
- ✓Passport photos
expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.title
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.conversionFee | NOK 370 (exchange) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.medicalExam | Included in health declaration |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.translation | Not usually required |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.totalEstimated | NOK 1,500-3,000 (exchange) or NOK 25,000-40,000 (full test - most expensive in Europe) |
expatLicense.countryPage.tips.title
- 💡Test ONLY in Norwegian - practice in English is essential
- 💡Most EXPENSIVE driving license in Europe (NOK 25,000-40,000 for full test)
- 💡Mandatory dark driving course (mørkekjøring) required for full test
- 💡Mandatory slippery road course (glattkjøring) required for full test
- 💡Very strict DUI laws - 0.02% BAC limit
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expatLicense.sections.faq.title
Can I take the Norwegian driving test in English?
No, the official theory test is only in Norwegian (Bokmål or Nynorsk). Practice with AutoviaTest in English to learn the rules before taking the test.
Why is the Norwegian driving license so expensive?
Norway requires mandatory courses including dark driving (mørkekjøring), slippery road training (glattkjøring), and extensive practical lessons. The total cost including driving school is typically NOK 25,000-40,000.
What is the dark driving course?
Mørkekjøring is a mandatory course teaching you to drive safely in darkness. This is essential in Norway where winter days are very short, especially in northern regions.
How long can I drive in Norway with my foreign license?
Non-EU license holders can drive for up to 3 months after establishing residency. EU/EEA license holders can continue driving with their EU license.
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