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expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.title
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.testAuthority | Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.officialTestLanguage | Swedish |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.gracePeriod | 1 year from registration (personnummer) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.theoryTestRequired | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.yesIfNoExchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.practicalTestRequired | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.yesIfNoExchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.medicalExam | expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.notRequired |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.totalCost | SEK 700-1,500 (~€63-135) exchange or SEK 15,000-25,000 (~€1,350-2,250) full test |
| expatLicense.countryPage.keyFacts.processingTime | 2-4 weeks (exchange) or 3-6 months (full test) |
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🇸🇪 expatLicense.countryPage.englishPracticeCta.buttonexpatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.title
🇪🇺 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.euEea
EU licenses valid indefinitely in Sweden. No exchange required.
🇺🇸🇬🇧 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.usUk
No exchange agreement. Full test required.
🌍 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.nonEu
Must exchange within 1 year of registration. Limited exchange agreements.
🎓 expatLicense.countryPage.eligibility.students
Can use foreign license during studies with valid IDP.
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✅ expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.directExchange
EU/EEA countries, Switzerland, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Faroe Islands, Iceland
❌ expatLicense.countryPage.exchangeAgreements.noAgreement
USA, UK, Canada, Australia - must take full tests
expatLicense.countryPage.requiredDocuments.title
- ✓Personnummer
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Passport photos
- ✓Application to Transportstyrelsen
expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.title
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.conversionFee | SEK 400 (~€35) |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.medicalExam | Not required for standard exchange |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.translation | SEK 500-1,000 (~€45-90) if needed |
| expatLicense.countryPage.costsBreakdown.totalEstimated | SEK 700-1,500 (~€63-135) exchange or SEK 15,000-25,000 (~€1,350-2,250) full test |
expatLicense.countryPage.tips.title
- 💡Test is ONLY in Swedish - practice in English with AutoviaTest
- 💡Mandatory risk education (risk 1 + risk 2) required for full test
- 💡Risk 2 includes skid training on a slippery track
- 💡Personnummer required before applying - can take weeks to receive
- 💡EU license holders do not need to exchange - valid indefinitely
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expatLicense.sections.faq.title
Can I take the Swedish driving test in English?
No, the official theory test is only in Swedish. However, English practice materials are available. Practice with AutoviaTest in English to learn the rules before taking the test in Swedish.
What are risk 1 and risk 2?
Sweden requires two mandatory risk education courses. Risk 1 covers alcohol, drugs, and fatigue. Risk 2 is practical training on a slippery track and high-speed emergency braking.
Can I exchange my US or UK license in Sweden?
No, Sweden has no exchange agreement with the USA or UK. You must take the full Swedish driving test, including mandatory risk education courses.
How long can I drive in Sweden with my foreign license?
You can drive with your foreign license for 1 year after receiving your personnummer. After that, you must have a Swedish or EU license to drive.
What is a personnummer?
Personnummer is your Swedish personal identity number. You need it for almost everything in Sweden, including applying for a driving license. Apply at Skatteverket (Tax Agency) when you register.
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