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A learner’s permit in Sweden
Start with the permit, health information and choice of practice method before booking tests.
What to know
A learner’s permit is required before learning to drive. Group 1, including category B, requires a health declaration and eyesight certificate. The permit is not a driving licence. Approval of a private accompanying driver is a separate requirement.
Prepare before starting
- Choose the category; this guide focuses on B.
- Check the application method and accepted identification.
- Prepare accurate health information.
- Follow the agency’s requirements for eyesight testing and further documents.
A practical step-by-step approach
- Apply through the official service or form.
- Check that the health declaration and eyesight certificate were submitted.
- Read any request for additional information and supply the relevant documents.
- Check the decision’s conditions and validity period.
- Plan school or private practice around the permit; risk training and tests follow later.
Different circumstances and cautions
We do not promise one cost or processing time for every case. Do not infer medical or identification requirements from others’ cases, or begin practice before it is permitted.
A common question
Does the permit let me drive alone?
No. It is not a driving licence, and practice must follow the applicable conditions.
Official sources and review date
Sources checked on 19 October 2026. Read the current official page before acting.