AutoviaTest - Driving Test Preparation Platform

AutoviaTest

🇨🇭

Körkort i Schweiz för Expats

Komplett guide för utlänningar som skaffar körkort

Snabbt Svar: Kan du köra i Schweiz med ett utländskt körkort?

Ja, i 12 months from registration. Därefter måste du byta till ett Schweiz körkort. Det officiella provet är endast på German, men du kan öva på engelska med AutoviaTest.

Nyckelfakta: Schweiz Körkort för Expats

Provmyndighet	ASTRA (Federal Roads Office (Bundesamt für Strassen))
Officiellt Provspråk	German, French, Italian
Övergångsperiod	12 months from registration
Teoriprov Krävs	Ja (om inget utbytesavtal)
Praktiskt Prov Krävs	Ja (om inget utbytesavtal)
Läkarundersökning	Krävs inte
Total Kostnad	CHF 250-400 (~€250-400) exchange or CHF 3,000-4,000 (~€3,000-4,000) full test
Handläggningstid	2-4 weeks (exchange) or 3-6 months (full test)

Officiellt prov endast på German?

Öva först på engelska med AutoviaTest. Lär dig alla regler och frågor innan du tar det officiella provet.

🇨🇭 Öva Schweiz Prov på Engelska

Behörighet efter Nationalitet

🇪🇺 EU/EES-medborgare

EU/EFTA licenses can be exchanged within 12 months without tests.

🇺🇸🇬🇧 US/UK-medborgare

USA and UK: Theory test and practical test required for exchange.

🌍 Andra Icke-EU-medborgare

Must exchange within 12 months. May need theory and practical test depending on country.

🎓 Studenter

Can use foreign license for up to 12 months. Must exchange if staying longer.

Körkortsutbytesavtal

✅ Direktbyte (Inget Prov Krävs)

EU/EFTA countries (no test required), Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Israel, South Africa

❌ Inget Avtal (Fullt Prov Krävs)

Countries not listed require full process including mandatory driving school

Nödvändiga Dokument

✓Swiss residence permit
✓Original foreign license
✓Eye test certificate (Sehtest)
✓Emergency first aid course certificate (Nothelferkurs)
✓Passport photos
✓Application form from cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt

Kostnadsuppdelning

Byte-/Provavgift	CHF 80-120 (~€80-120)
Läkarundersökning	CHF 20-40 (eye test only)
Översättning	CHF 50-100 (if needed)
Beräknad Total	CHF 250-400 (~€250-400) exchange or CHF 3,000-4,000 (~€3,000-4,000) full test

Tips för Expats i Schweiz

💡Nothelferkurs (10-hour emergency first aid course) is mandatory for new applicants
💡Test language depends on your canton (German, French, or Italian)
💡License becomes completely INVALID after 12 months - strict deadline
💡Driving school prices among the highest in Europe
💡EU/EFTA citizens have the simplest exchange process

Officiella Resurser

Cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt (road traffic office)

Officiell myndighets webbplats

Körkortsbyte Info

Officiell bytessida

Vanliga Frågor

Can I take the Swiss driving test in English?

No, the test is only available in German, French, or Italian depending on your canton. Practice with AutoviaTest in English to learn the rules before taking the test in the local language.

What is the Nothelferkurs?

The Nothelferkurs is a mandatory 10-hour emergency first aid course. It costs around CHF 150 and must be completed before you can apply for the driving test. It covers basic life-saving skills for traffic accidents.

Can I exchange my US or UK license?

Yes, but you'll need to pass both the theory test and practical test. The advantage is you can skip mandatory driving school hours that new drivers must complete.

What happens if I miss the 12-month deadline?

Your foreign license becomes invalid in Switzerland after 12 months. You would then need to go through the full new driver process, including Nothelferkurs, mandatory driving lessons, and all tests.

Why does the test language vary?

Switzerland has four official languages. Each canton administers tests in its primary language: German in Zürich/Bern, French in Geneva/Lausanne, Italian in Ticino. There is no English option.

Redo att Öva?

Börja öva för ditt Schweiz körprov på engelska.

🇨🇭 Öva Schweiz ⚖️ Jämför med Andra Länder

Relaterade Guider

Turistguide: Schweiz Alla Expat Guider Guide för Körning Utomlands