After an approved initial assessment the manufacturer, or its representative, shall apply to STA via the application form to get the process started.

Application form for type approval

The application shall include:

  • Application form
  • Information document (if applicable)
  • Test reports (if applicable)

The application shall be submitted to vag@transportstyrelsen.se. In return you will receive an autogenerated notification. If this notification is not received, please contact us.

Please note that for UNECE type approvals Swedish law require a manufacturer located outside the EES needs to have an appointed representative within the EES.

Cost for issuing type-approvals

The Swedish Transport Agency´s work concerning type approvals is financed through a fixed fee and an hourly fee. Link to information about current fees, please see below.

Fees and charges

Please make sure that you include all necessary information regarding invoicing of these fees on the application form for type approval.

Invoices

If the manufacturer has expressed a wish to have the technical service or other representative receive the invoices, we do need a document from the manufacturer stating that invoicing according to that principle is accepted by the manufacturer.

Our delivery

After assessing and granting a type approval , we will send the complete package to the manufacturer without delay. When required, we will also upload required documentation onto common secure electronic exchange systems.