Driver’s license categories in Switzerland

Cat. B (Car)

Minimum age: 17 years

Physical examination: No

Cat. A1 (Scooter)

Minimum age: 16 years

Physical examination: No

Cat. A (under 35kW)

Minimum age: 18 years

Physical examination: No

Cat. A (over 35kW)

Minimum age: 2 years of driving experience with Cat. A up to 35 kW

Physical examination: No

Cat. B1

Minimum age: 18 years

Physical examination: No

Cat. C1

Minimum age: 18 years

Physical examination: Yes

Cat. C

Minimum age: 18 years

Physical examination: Yes

Cat. D1

Minimum age: 21 years

Physical examination: Yes

Cat. D

Minimum age: 21 years

Physical examination: Yes

Cat. BE

Minimum age: 17 years

Physical examination: No

Cat. C1E

Minimum age: 18 years

Physical examination: Yes

Cat. CE

Minimum age: 18 years

Physical examination: Yes

Cat. D1E

Minimum age: 21 years

Physical examination: Yes

Cat. DE

Minimum age: 21 years

Physical examination: Yes

Cat. F

Minimum age: 16 years

Physical examination: No

Cat. G

Minimum age: 14 years

Physical examination: No

Cat. M (Mofa)

Minimum age: 14 years

Physical examination: No