How to get your Norwegian driving license
You want to learn driving with an English speaking instructor.
Or just want a few driving lessons.
You need to know this
Whether you have started the process for your driving license or not, I would strongly recommend starting to study the theory as early as possible.
Sometimes it can be a challenge to find an available time for the theory test, and this theory test must be passed at the National Road Administration before you can book an appointment for the driving test.
You can continue to work on this process while practicing driving.
If you are under 25 years – you need to complete a traffical basic course before you can start practice driving.
If you are over 25 years – you do not need any courses, or to submit any forms of any kind before you start practice driving, neither you want to drive private – or at a driving school.
Just contact a driving school and apply for a driving lesson, and together you and your instuctor will make a plan for your driving training process.
If you have a foreign driving license
If you have a foreign driving license and know how to drive, I recommend to take a trial driving lesson with a driving school to make sure that your driving is according to the Norwegian requirements.
The traffic rules are very much the same all over the world, but there are some small – but very important differences in the Norwegian model.
If you have a valid licence from EU/EEA and only want to take a few driving lessons, you only have to bring your licence and Id.
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You can exchange a driving licence issued in an EU/EEA country for a Norwegian licence in the corresponding category. No tests are required for the exchange. Once your Norwegian driving licence has been issued, your original licence will be returned to the country that issued it. Your new Norwegian licence will then be valid throughout the EU/EEA.
For details: Go to vegvesen.no – Norwegian Road authorities
Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you can get the English version.
Exchange of Driving Licences from Specific Countries
If you hold a driving licence from the following countries, you can exchange it for a Norwegian licence.
Australia
Canada
Israel
Monaco
New Zealand
San Marino
South Korea
USA,
UK Driving Licences
Can be exchanged for a Norwegian license under the same rules that apply to licences from EEA countries. This applies regardless of whether your licence was issued before or after the UK’s departure from the EU.
Swiss Driving Licences
You may exchange your Swiss driving licence for a Norwegian one under the same conditions as licences from EEA countries.
Japanese Driving Licences
You may exchange your Category B driving licence for a Norwegian licence without needing to pass any tests. However, only Category B licences can be exchanged—other Categories cannot be exchanged.
Greenlandic Driving Licences
You may exchange your Category B driving licence for a Norwegian licence if it is issued on, or after 1 January 1995 – other Categories cannot be exchanged. And licences issued before 2 January 1995 cannot be exchanged.
For details: Go to vegvesen.no
Scroll down to the bottom of the page where you can get the English version.
Note
Note that the mandatory driving courses are to be scheduled at the last part of your driving training.
A good place to start studying theory:
www.teoritentamen.no
Provided in English.
They also have an app.
If you want to apply for the theory- or driving exam;
The Road Authorities – www.vegvesen.no