Minimum age for a car driving licence in Norway (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: The minimum age for a Category B licence in Norway is 18. Driving practice starts at 16 after the Basic Traffic Course, with a supervisor aged 25 or over. A non-EU/EEA licence can be used in Norway only if the holder meets the Norwegian age requirement.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence18 years [1]
Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence16 years [2]
Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licencePractice from 16 after the Basic Traffic Course (learner's permit); supervisor at least 25 with five years' licence. The course is available from 15, at a driving school or as an elective in lower secondary school. [3]
Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licenceA licence from outside the EU/EEA can be used in Norway only if it is valid and the holder meets the Norwegian age requirements for the category. [4]

Notes

  • From 26 November 2028 a passenger car licence can be obtained at 17, with accompanied driving only until the holder turns 18 (Vegvesen). This does not apply yet.
  • Under 25, the Basic Traffic Course must be completed first (it can be taken from age 15). The accompanying person must be at least 25 and have held a licence for the category continuously for the last five years. The car carries a red L on a white background and an extra mirror for the accompanying person.
  • The page read for EU/EEA licences does not mention the age requirement.

Sources

  1. Statens vegvesen: What can you drive with a Category B driving licence? (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Statens vegvesen: Driving practice with a passenger car (B) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Statens vegvesen: Passenger car – B (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  4. Statens vegvesen: Using a driving licence from a non-EU/EEA country in Norway (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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