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    Can you drive in Finland with a foreign driving licence?

    Which licences are accepted for visitors.

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    Short answer

    Yes, in most cases. Traficom says a valid driving licence from an EU or EEA country is valid in Finland. Visitors can also drive with a licence issued in a country that is party to the Geneva or Vienna road traffic conventions, or in Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan. You must meet the Finnish minimum age for the vehicle you drive.

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    Why

    1. Traficom says EU and EEA licences are valid in Finland.
    2. Traficom lists licences from Contracting States of the conventions as valid for visitors.
    3. Traficom names Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan as accepted too.

    Details

    Rental companies set their own rules too, such as a minimum age or how long you must have held a licence. Check them before you book.

    Tip

    Carry your licence while driving. If it is not in the Latin alphabet, check with Traficom whether you need an international driving permit.

    What may differ

    Rules are different for people who move to Finland permanently. Their licence may need to be exchanged.

    Common misconception

    You always need an international driving permit to drive in Finland.

    What actually happens

    EU and EEA licences are valid as they are, and many other licences are accepted for visitors.

    People also ask

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    • What is the minimum driving age in Finland?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Licence rules depend on your country and situation, so check Traficom before you drive.

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    • Do foreign cars need a country sticker in Finland?

      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland says a nationality sign is required on foreign cars in Finland, unless the vehicle is registered in a country that is party to the Geneva or Vienna Road Traffic Convention and carries EU number plates with the country code.

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    • What colour are motorway and main road signs in Finland?

      The Automobile and Touring Club of Finland (Autoliitto) says main roads in Finland have blue direction signs with white text, while motorways have green signs with white text.

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    • Does E10 petrol increase fuel consumption?

      VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland tested six used E10-compatible cars from model years 1999–2010 in laboratory conditions in 2011.

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    • Which petrol should you use in Finland, 95E10 or 98E5?

      Finnish pumps sell two main petrol grades: 95E10, with an octane rating of at least 95 and up to 10% ethanol, and 98E5, with at least 98 octane and up to 5% ethanol.

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