Due to the military invasion of the Russian Federation, many Ukrainians were forced to go abroad. So, some of our citizens went to Norway. The country has extended the validity of a driver's license for Ukrainians. Now the documents of drivers from Ukraine in Norway will be recognized for another 3 years, Channel 24 reports..

In April 2022, the Norwegian authorities extended the period during which Ukrainian driving licenses are recognized from 3 to 12 months.. Since then, many Ukrainian refugees have settled in Norway, a significant number of them have a driver's license that they can use in the country.

The Norwegian government noted that they will recognize all categories of driving licenses, and not just for cars, as it was until now..

“Now we are changing the rules so that Ukrainian refugees can travel in Norway as long as collective protection is in place.. In addition, all classes of driving licenses must be recognized, not just for cars,” said Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygaard..

It is reported that Ukrainian refugees who have the right to drive trucks and buses can be useful in Norwegian society.

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The government said the requirement to have a valid physical driver's license from one's own country remains in place in order to be allowed to obtain a driver's license in Norway.. At the same time, the replacement of rights is carried out in accordance with the standard European rules for the recognition of Ukrainian driving licenses..

The Minister noted that further possible changes for refugees will be considered in the government, in particular the possibility of issuing a Norwegian driving license and a professional driving license..

In December 2022, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration announced that it intends to implement the proposed changes from 1 February this year..

Earlier we wrote that in Poland you can exchange a Ukrainian driver's license.