How to Apply for a Taxi Driving Licence for the First Time

Once you meet the requirements for a taxi driving licence, the application process consists of several steps.

Step 1: Make sure you meet the requirements

First, check that you meet all the conditions for obtaining a taxi driving licence, including the required driving licence, fitness to drive requirements and other conditions set by Traficom.

Step 2: Complete the required taxi driver training

From 1 November 2026, you must complete 21 hours of taxi driver training before taking the taxi driver examination.

Akkad offers the required 21-hour taxi driver training online, making it possible to participate remotely from anywhere in Finland.

Taxi Driver Training – 21 Hours

Step 3: Pass the taxi driver examination

The taxi driver examination is taken at a service point of Traficom’s service provider. You must book an appointment for the examination in advance.

The examination is based on the Act on Transport Services and Traficom's regulation concerning taxi transport examinations.

A passed examination is valid for one year.

Step 4: Obtain the required medical report

You must meet the Group 2 fitness to drive requirements. A medical report may be required as part of your taxi driving licence application.

The medical report must be no more than six months old when you submit your application.

Step 5: Submit your application

Submit your taxi driving licence application at a service point of Traficom’s service provider. The application is completed and paid for at the service point.

Depending on your situation, bring:

• your passport or identity card

• a medical report, if required

• a photograph if you do not have a valid passport, identity card or previously submitted photograph approved by Traficom

• a driving licence issued by an EU or EEA country if you do not have a Finnish right to drive.

Step 6: Traficom processes your application

Traficom will process your application and contact you if additional information is required or if the licence cannot be issued.

Step 7: Receive your taxi driving licence

Once your taxi driving licence has been issued, the licence card will be sent to your home address by post.

According to Traficom, you will normally receive your taxi driving licence card within approximately two weeks.

How Long Is a Taxi Driving Licence Valid?

A taxi driving licence is valid for five years from the date it is issued.

If you are 68 years old or older, the taxi driving licence is valid for two years from the date it is issued.

When your taxi driving licence expires, you must apply to renew your taxi driving licence.

What Happens If You Need to Renew Your Taxi Driving Licence?

The requirements for renewing a taxi driving licence are different from the requirements for applying for a licence for the first time.

For renewals made between 1 November 2026 and 31 August 2034, you must successfully complete the required 7-hour further training for taxi drivers, unless you have already completed the mandatory 21-hour taxi driver training after 1 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions – Taxi Driving Licence in Finland 

How do I get a taxi driving licence in Finland?

To obtain a taxi driving licence, you must meet the requirements set by Traficom, pass the required taxi driver examination and meet the other conditions for issuing the licence. From 1 November 2026, you must complete 21 hours of taxi driver training before you can take the taxi driver examination.

What are the requirements for a taxi driving licence?

You must have held a category B driving licence for at least one year in Finland or another EU/EEA country, not be banned from driving, meet the Group 2 fitness to drive requirements and pass the taxi driver examination. You must also meet the requirements concerning criminal records and the register of fines.

Do I need taxi driver training before taking the examination?

Yes. From 1 November 2026, you must complete 21 hours of taxi driver training before you can take the taxi driver examination.

How long is the taxi driver training?

The required taxi driver training consists of 21 hours of training before the taxi driver examination from 1 November 2026.

Can I complete taxi driver training online?

Akkad offers 21-hour taxi driver training online, allowing you to participate remotely from anywhere in Finland.

Where do I take the taxi driver examination?

The taxi driver examination is taken at a service point of Traficom’s service provider. You must book an appointment for the examination in advance.

How long is a passed taxi driver examination valid?

A passed taxi driver examination is valid for one year.

Do I need a medical report for a taxi driving licence?

Yes, you must meet the Group 2 fitness to drive requirements. A medical report may be required to demonstrate that you meet these requirements. The report must be no more than six months old when you submit your application.

How do I apply for a taxi driving licence?

You submit your application at a service point of Traficom’s service provider. You complete and pay for the application at the service point and bring the required documents with you.

What documents do I need when applying for a taxi driving licence?

Depending on your situation, you may need to bring your passport or identity card, medical report, photograph and an EU/EEA driving licence if you do not have a Finnish right to drive.

How long does it take to receive a taxi driving licence?

According to Traficom, the taxi driving licence card is sent to your home address by post in approximately two weeks after the licence has been issued.

How long is a taxi driving licence valid?

A taxi driving licence is normally valid for five years. If you are 68 or older, it is valid for two years.

What happens when my taxi driving licence expires?

When your taxi driving licence expires, you must apply to renew it. For renewals between 1 November 2026 and 31 August 2034, further training requirements apply.

Do I need further training when renewing my taxi driving licence?

If you renew your licence between 1 November 2026 and 31 August 2034, you must complete the required 7-hour further training for taxi drivers. However, if you completed the mandatory 21-hour taxi driver training after 1 September 2026, you do not need to complete the further training when renewing your licence.