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How to get a driving licence in Liechtenstein

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Car licence, category B

Getting your licence in Liechtenstein

Theory questions, on an iPad50
Theory testCHF 30
Learner's licenceCHF 60
Driving testCHF 100
LicenceCHF 60
A passed theory test stays validNo expiry

CHF 250 in official fees. The first aid course, eye test and any lessons cost extra.

Before you start driving

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Learner's licenceYes. Issued after the theory test and valid for 2 years, with a blue L plate. It can be reissued once.
Medical checkAn eye test by an optician or eye doctor, entered on the application form.

Required lessons

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First aid courseCompulsory before you apply. The certificate can be up to 6 years old.
Traffic awareness course (Verkehrskunde)Compulsory before the driving test, at a driving school. It can be up to 2 years old when you register for the test.
Driving lessonsNot compulsory. You can practise with a companion aged 23+ who has held a category B licence for 3 years.

Good to know

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Minimum age17 for category B. You can apply and take the theory test from 1 month before your 17th birthday.
Licence validityAsk the Amt für Strassenverkehr: the card shows its expiry date.
Exam languagesAsk the Amt für Strassenverkehr which languages the theory test is offered in.
If you failTheory: retake as often as you like. Driving test: from the 3rd attempt your instructor must register you, and a 4th attempt needs a traffic psychology report.
Automatic or manualAsk the Amt für Strassenverkehr whether passing in an automatic limits your licence.
New driversNo probationary licence. You get the full licence straight after the driving test.
Already have a licence from abroad?EU and EEA licences stay valid. Swiss licences must be exchanged within 14 days of moving. Licences from countries such as the UK, the US, Canada, Japan and Australia are exchanged without a test drive. Others need one. See the Abroad tab.
Also worth knowing
  • Theory tests are walk-in on Wednesdays 13:15–14:15 and Thursdays 17:30–18:30 at Gewerbeweg 2 in Vaduz.
  • Move or cancel a driving test at least 4 working days ahead. Later, you pay the full test fee.

Step by step

  1. First aid and eye testThen send the application form, photo and ID copy by post.
  2. Theory testWith the yellow admission card. No booking needed.
  3. Learner's licenceSent by post within 3 working days.
  4. Practice and VerkehrskundeDrive with a companion or instructor, and attend the traffic awareness course.
  5. Driving testSend the registration form. The test is usually about 4 weeks later, often in the driving school's car.
  6. LicenceBy post within 3 working days, or collect it at the counter.

Tips From driving schools and examiners

  • The aim isn't to pass as fast as possible but to build a solid base for safe driving, says the Office for Road Traffic. Get thorough training, ideally with an instructor.
  • Examiners look at control of the car, following the rules that prevent accidents and keep traffic flowing, consideration for vulnerable road users, and economical driving.
  • The test car must be equipped for motorways and expressways, with winter tyres in winter conditions and all headrests in place.

Based on: Amt für Strassenverkehr: Guide to the driving tests (April 2021, German) ↗

Official links

LLV, Amt für Strassenverkehr: What you need for a category B licence (German, PDF) ↗Liechtenstein law register: Fees of the Amt für Strassenverkehr (LR 741.051, German) ↗Last checked 20 Oct 2026
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