Malta Driving License 2026
Fees, tests, and requirements explained.
License Categories
Minimum ages below are Transport Malta's standard access ages. Categories C, D and their sub-categories also need a valid category B licence held for at least one month.
| Category | Vehicle Type | Min Age |
|---|---|---|
| AM | Moped / light quadricycle (e-kick scooter: 16) | 18 |
| A1 | Motorcycle up to 125cc | 18 |
| A2 | Motorcycle up to 35kW | 20 |
| A | Full motorcycle | 24 (22 with 2 years on A2) |
| B | Car | 18 |
| C1 | Light lorry (3.5–7.5t) | 18 |
| C | Heavy lorry | 21 (19 with CPC) |
| D1 | Minibus | 21 |
| D | Bus | 24 (21 with CPC) |
Getting Your First Licence: Official Fees
These are the fees paid to Transport Malta. Motoring school lessons are charged separately by the school.
- Learner's permit: €23.25 (valid 3 years)
- Theory test: €30.25 (re-sit €22.50)
- Practical test: €23.25 on a weekday, €40 on a Saturday. The same fee applies to every re-test.
- Probationary licence: €31 (valid 3 years)
- Urgent card (next working day): +€25
A first car licence therefore costs about €107.75in official fees if you pass both tests first time. Adding a new category to an existing licence costs €10 plus the learner's permit and tests.
Renewal, Replacement and International Permit
- Renewal (up to 10 years): €80
- Renewal aged 70 or over (5 years): €29.25
- Late renewal (over 12 months after expiry):€12 extra
- Lost, stolen or damaged photocard: €18 (counterpart €8, driver permit tag €20)
- International Driving Permit: €33.25, valid for one year
Validity
- New drivers: 3-year probationary licence. Collecting 12 or more penalty points revokes it.
- Full licence: up to 10 years
- Aged 70 or over: renewed every 5 years
- Non-EU residents: validity is pro-rated to the residence permit
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Official Sources
- Transport Malta - Obtaining your driving licence
- Transport Malta - Renewing your driving licence
- Transport Malta - Lost driving licences, counterparts or tags
- Transport Malta - Driving abroad (International Driving Permit)
- Driving Licence Services portal - FAQs
Data verified as of 5 November 2026. Rates and thresholds are subject to change based on Malta government budget announcements.
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passed my test last month! this guide was really helpful for understanding all the fees involved. the theory test wasnt too bad but the practical in maltese traffic... that was an adventure 😅
For EU citizens - you can use your home country license for the first year, then you need to exchange it. The process is described well here. Took me about 3 weeks at Transport Malta.
just got my license! total cost was around €700 including lessons, tests and all fees. this guide helped me budget for everything from the start
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