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Foreign competencies

Sjöfart /

Ship’s officers with competencies and special competencies issued by other states than Sweden who wish to serve on Swedish ships must have their foreign

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about foreign driving licences - What is a driving licence permit and how do I obtain one?

Road / Körkort

A driving licence permit is needed in order to take driving lessons and driving tests in Sweden. The driving licence permit is not the same as a driving licence. When you hold a driving licence permit and take driving lessons, you must always be a...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about foreign driving licences - I’ve handed in my driving licence to the Swedish Migration Agency. Am I allowed to drive if I have a stamped copy with me?

Road / Körkort

No – when driving you have to have your driving licence with you in the car.

Safety alert

Shipping / Olyckor och tillbud

Deficiencies in a particular brand of hydrostatic release units for liferafts May 25, 2010 The Maritime Department of the Swedish Transport Agency has

Aviation trends

Aviation /

Read Aviation Trends - statistics, analysis and information from the Swedish Transport Agency.  Aviation Trends 2012 The articles in Aviation Trends

Train driver

Railroad /

The Swedish Transport Agency handles issues concerning train driver's licence. You can contact us about application, withdrawal, health checks, lost/destroyed

Recognition of professional qualifications

Road /

Information about taxi driver, see "Commercial transport" Information about inspection technician, see "Vehicles"

Third country licence conversions and validations

Aviation / Certifikat och utbildning

This page contains information concerning valid third country licence (non-EASA licences) conversions and validations As a holder of a third country licence

Type approval

Road / Fordon

Type approval may be granted for whole vehicles, for a component, system or separate technical unit included in the vehicle. What is a type approval?

Winter tyres

Road / Fordon

If you are travelling to or through Sweden with a vehicle such as a passenger car or heavy vehicle, you need to make sure that the tyres on your vehicle