Key facts
Who can hold a taxi transport licence?
A sole trader or a company such as a limited company or limited partnership. Apply in Traficom's My e-Services; the fee of EUR 290 is paid in the service and is not refunded if the licence is refused. Traficom gets most of what it needs from other authorities' systems, and the licence or a copy must be in the vehicle when it works.[1]
What does a taxi driver need in Finland?
A category B driving licence held for at least a year, no driving ban, a Group 2 medical report no more than six months old, a passed taxi driver examination, and no disqualifying entries in the criminal records. From 1 November 2026, 21 hours of taxi driver training come before the examination.[2]
What changed in 2026?
Finland's taxi transport legislation changed on 1 September 2026, and Traficom's pages now carry the new rules; the training requirement for drivers starts on 1 November 2026. Check Traficom's change notes before applying.[1][2]
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi licence in Finland?
A taxi transport licence costs EUR 290 online or EUR 340 by paper form; the fee is not refunded if the licence is refused.
Can a criminal record stop a Finnish taxi driving licence?
Yes. Certain offences in the past five years with a prison sentence, or fines for offences such as drink-driving in the past three years, prevent a licence.
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] Traficom: Apply for a taxi transport licence (read 3 Nov 2026)
- [2] Traficom: Apply for a taxi driving licence (read 3 Nov 2026)