A motorcycle driving licence can be upgraded to a higher motorcycle category in three different ways, which are described on this page.
Upgrading a driving licence through driving instruction
You may upgrade your category A1 driving licence to a category A2 licence through driving instruction after turning 18 and when you have held a category A1 driving licence for at least 2 years.
You may upgrade your category A2 driving licence to a category A licence after turning 20 and when you have held a category A2 driving licence for at least 2 years.
Complete the driving instruction at a driving school. The instruction includes 2 theory lessons and 5 driving lessons. The instruction may not be provided with a driving instruction permit.
Book an appointment at Ajovarma to submit an application for a driving licence permit. Bring the certificate of instruction you have received from the driving school to Ajovarma.
You cannot apply for a driving licence permit electronically if you upgrade your driving licence through driving instruction.
Upgrading a driving licence by passing a handling and driving test
You may upgrade your driving licence from category A1 to A2 with a handling and driving test after turning 18 and when you have held a category A1 driving licence for at least 2 years.
grade your driving licence from category A2 to A with a handling and driving test after turning 20 and when you have held a category A2 driving licence for at least 2 years.
You do not need to complete driving instruction.
You need a driving licence permit to take a handling and driving test. You cannot apply for a driving licence permit electronically if you upgrade your driving licence with a handling and driving test.
Upgrading a driving licence by taking a driving examinatio
You can upgrade your driving licence by taking a driving examination, i.e. the theory test, handling test and driving test.
You can take a category A2 driving examination when you have reached the age of 18 (theory test earlier?). You do not need to have 2 years of driving experience in category A1.
You can take a category A driving examination when you have reached the age of 24. You do not need to have 2 years of driving experience in category A2.
You can apply for a driving licence permit in the Upgrade your driving licence service or from Ajovarma.
See also
Getting a driving licence for a motorcycle