Sweden - Obtain International Driver License
ProcedureEdit
The Royal Automobile Club (KAK)
1.) Download and fill up the application form: http://www.kak.se/intkorkort.html?file=tl_files/kak/dokument/ansokan_internationellt_korkort.pdf
2.) Put the form along with all the required documents in an envelope and send to:
KAK, Royal Automobile Club
Po Box 56038
102 17 Stockholm
3.) Pay the fee. Do not forget the postage cost. Put a note on the top of the application that you paid by bank transfer. They will administer your application as soon as the money available to them, processing can take up to 5 working days depending on weekends, postal mm.
4.) You can also visit us at KAK's office in Stockholm. Please check their opening hours.
They will administer your license while you wait and you can pay in cash. You can complete the application on the spot when you collect your license. Please bring the necessary supporting documents.
Apply through EITA:
(There may be an additional cost involved with this process). Agent Disclaimer
- Please use the following link to apply : Apply through EITA
- You will be presented with plans that you can choose from.
- Please select the appropriate plan that is suitable for you and click "Next" and follow the process to complete the application.
Motorists' Helnykterhetsfrbund (MHF)
1.) Download and fill up the application form:http://www.mhf.se/client/files//content/fakta_och_info/ikk/Bestallningsblankett_IKK.pdf
2.) Submit your application with attachments via mail to your nearest agent(Follow link to view list:http://www.mhf.se/sv-SE/internationellt-korkort/kontakt-ombud/) Certain agent also receives direct visits.
3.) Your order will be sent by cash on delivery via USPS within a week. For further assistance, call: 08-555765 55 and ask for the International driver or email us at: [email protected].
For more details about procedures in getting an IDL:
- The Royal Automobile Club (KAK): http://www.kak.se/intkorkort.html
- Motorists' Helnykterhetsfrbund (MHF): http://www.mhf.se/sv-SE/internationellt-korkort/
- Automobile Association (M):http://www.motormannen.se/resan/internationellt-korkort/
- Swedish Motorcyclists (SMC):http://www.svmc.se/club/
- Caravan Club of Sweden: http://www.caravanclub.se/medlemsfoermaner/internationellt-koerkort
Required DocumentsEdit
The Royal Automobile Club (KAK)
- Application Form
- Copy of your driver's license (front and back) and get a certified copy
- Photo of you sized (3,5 x4, 5 cm). Write your name on the back
Motorists' Helnykterhetsfrbund (MHF)
- Portrait photo of you (4 x 5 cm)
- Photocopy of your driver's license, both front and rear. (Note: The copy must be certified by two persons with the specified address, telephone number and dated within 14 days of the submission)
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
The Royal Automobile Club (KAK)
Postal address: PO Box 56038,
SE- 102 17 Stockholm
Telephone: +46 8 - 678 00 55
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kak.se
Motorists' Helnykterhetsfrbund (MHF)
Hammarby Fabriksvg 25, 8th floor
120 30 Stockholm
Tel: +46-8-555 765 55
Email: [email protected].
Automobile Association (M)
Address: PO Box 49163, 100 29 STOCKHOLM
Corporate Identity Number: 802002-3498
Address: Fridhemsgatan 32
Switchboard: 08-690 38 00
Member Services: 020-21 11:11 a.m.
Fax: 08-690 38 24
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation:
Switchboard: Mon-Wed, 8:30 to 17:00 peace, Thu 9:00 to 17:00
Member service , travel advice and technical advice : Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00 Legal advice : Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9.00-12.00
Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 13:00
Swedish Motorcyclists (SMC)
SMC, Gamla Tunavgen 30,
784 60 Borlnge.
Tfn 0243-669 70,
Fax 0243-822 87.
Caravan Club of Sweden
Kyrkvgen 25
703 75 REBRO
+46 19 23 46 10
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Transport Agency
Support for license issues: 0771-81 81 81.
Textphone: 010-495 64 90
Customer service is open Monday-Friday. 8:00 to 16:30
Transport Agency contact form: http://www.korkortsportalen.se/kontakt/Kontaktformular-for-korkort-och-forarbevis/
Mailing address:
701 97 rebro
Follow link for list of Swedish Embassies and Consulates: http://www.regeringen.se/sb/d/3696
EligibilityEdit
You can get an international driver's license if you have a valid Swedish driving license.
FeesEdit
The Royal Automobile Club (KAK)
- International driver's license 1-year (1949 Convention)
for members of KAK - Free
Non-member 200 SEK
Shipping price (SEK 20 in Sweden, 30 kr internationally)
- International driver's license 3-year (1968 Convention)
for members of KAK - Free
Non-member 250 SEK
Shipping price (SEK 20 in Sweden, 30 kr internationally)
Payment by payment to KAK's bank. Note on the application form at the top of that payment was made by bank transfer.
NOTE: Enter the last name in the message box at your bank and pay for Bg: 651-8393
Motorists' Helnykterhetsfrbund (MHF)
- The price of IKK is 150 for MHF members (MHF / MHF-Support / MHF-Youth) and 210 for the other. Record fees apply for postal advance.
ValidityEdit
The license can be valid for 1 or 3 years.
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Processing TimeEdit
The Royal Automobile Club (KAK)
- 5 working days depending on weekends, postal mm if by mail.
- You will get your license immediately if you go personally to their office.
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InstructionsEdit
If you're driving a car, or other vehicle, in a country outside the European Economic Area * you should have an international driving license.
International driving licenses are issued by:
- The Royal Automobile Club (KAK)
- Motorists' Helnykterhetsfrbund (MHF)
- Automobile Association (M)
- OK Market Service / leading automobile
- Swedish Motorcyclists (SMC)
- Caravan Club of Sweden
The international driving license is just a translation of your Swedish license. You still need to bring your Swedish driving license with you when driving abroad.
Contact any of the above organizations to learn more about international driver's license.
- EEA countries are: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia,Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Croatia,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Austria.
Required InformationEdit
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Need for the DocumentEdit
An International Driving Permit (IDP) allows the holder to drive a private motor vehicle in a country other than the one who issued the permit. This document must be accompanied by a valid license from the home country to be valid.
An IDP is usually slightly larger than a standard passport and translated in multiple languages of the holders normal driver's license.
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External LinksEdit
- Transport Agency: http://www.transportstyrelsen.se/sv/
- Driver's License Portal: http://www.korkortsportalen.se/jag-har-korkort/internationellt-korkort/
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