Description
Biometric Data: The Finnish driver’s license includes a microchip that stores the holder’s personal information and a digital photograph, enhancing security and facilitating automated verification
Validity: The license is typically valid for 15 years for categories AM/120, AM/121, A1, A2, A, B, B/96, and BE, and 5 years for categories C1, C, C1E, CE, D1, D, D1E, and DE
Application Process: To obtain a Finnish driver’s license, applicants must first acquire a driving license permit, which requires meeting age and health criteria, being a permanent resident or a student in Finland for at least six months, and having no suspended licenses in other EU or EEA countries. The permit is valid for three years.
Driving Instruction: Instruction can be obtained through a driving school or a relative with a driving instruction permit. The training includes at least 18 hours of instruction, covering risk recognition, theory, and practical driving lessons
Testing: After completing the required instruction, applicants must pass a theory test and a practical driving test. The theory test can be taken one month before turning 18, and the driving test can be taken upon reaching 18, or at 17 with an age exception permit
License Models: The Finnish driver’s license features the word “FIN” and the European flag stars printed in fluorescent blue. The security pattern appears yellow under UV light.
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