How to Get a Category A2 Driving Licence in Albania?

A Category A2 driving license (in Albanian, leje drejtimi kategoria A2) is Albania’s mid-power motorcycle license, the middle rung between the entry-level A1 and the fully unrestricted Class A. It lets you ride motorcycles up to 35 kW (48 PS) with a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg. Albania’s driving license categories are EU-harmonised, and this guide covers what Class A2 means in Albania, the two routes to obtain it, the training and exam process, and how to progress to full Class A later.

In Albania, training and testing are conducted through licensed driving schools, and the license is issued through DPSHTRR, the General Directorate of Road Transport Services. Our driving license in Albania and license eligibility pages are good starting points.

What is a Class A2 license in Albania?

Class A2 authorizes you to ride two-wheeled (L3 class) and three-wheeled (L4 class) motorcycles with a motor output of up to 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW per kilogram of unladen weight, provided the vehicle is not derived from one exceeding 70 kW, the same harmonized EU definition used across the region.

Where does A2 sit in the Albanian motorcycle ladder

Albania follows the standard EU baseline age structure across its motorcycle categories:

• A1: light motorcycles up to 125 cc, 11 kW and 0.1 kW/kg, from age 16.
• A2: motorcycles up to 35 kW and 0.2 kW/kg, from age 18.
• A: motorcycles with no power restriction and high-powered tricycles, from age 24 with a Category B license, or 21 if you have held A2 for at least two years.

Class A automatically includes the entitlement to ride A1- and A2-category vehicles, so the latter is cumulative, but A2 is a genuine, standalone category for many Albanian riders.

What can you actually ride with an A2 license?

With Class A2, you can ride any motorcycle, naked, sport, adventure, or cruiser, provided it meets the 35 kW / 0.2 kW/kg limits, on all Albanian roads. If a motorcycle’s standard factory output exceeds 35 kW, it can be supplied power-restricted, but only if the machine’s original, unrestricted output does not exceed 70 kW.

Two routes to A2: direct entry and staged access

There are two ways to reach Class A2 in Albania:

• Direct entry: if you don’t already hold Class A1, you complete the full theory and practical training through a licensed driving school and pass both the theory and practical exams from age 18.
• Staged access: If you have already held Class A1 for at least two years, you can extend to A2 by passing a practical test through DPSHTRR. The theory pass you already have for A1 is not repeated.

Training, exams, and fees

Training combines classroom theory with practical riding lessons through a licensed driving school. The practical test typically takes 20–45 minutes depending on the category. The practical test fee for A1 and A2 categories is 2,800 Albanian lek for the initial attempt, with retakes costing 2,200 lek. After passing, applicants submit their results to a DPSHTRR regional office and pay a state tax and service fee to finalize issuance. The whole process typically takes 5–15 business days.

Medical requirements

All applicants must pass a medical fitness examination, including an eyesight check, before the license is issued. This applies to both the direct-entry and staged-access routes.

Automatic transmission restriction

Worth knowing: if you take the practical exam on a motorcycle with automatic transmission, your license is restricted to automatic machines under EU-wide code 78. If you want to ride any motorcycle, take the test on a manual.

Does A2 include A1?

Yes. Because Class A2 covers a strictly wider power range than A1, holding A2 also entitles you to ride A1-category vehicles. You don’t need to hold A1 separately once you have A2.

Upgrading from A2 to full Class A later

If you’ve held Class A2 for at least two years, you can move up to the fully unrestricted Class A from age 21 rather than waiting until 24. Alternatively, holders of a Category B (car) license can access Class A directly from age 24 by passing an examination. Either way, a practical test on a Class A motorcycle is required; if you take the staged route, the theory exam you already passed for A2 is not repeated.

Validity

Albanian driving licenses for categories A1, A2 and A are valid for 15 years (up from 10 years under 2023 amendments to the Road Code), until age 70, after which renewals occur every 5–10 years with mandatory medical re-evaluations.

How is your license actually issued?

Your driving school handles exam registration. Once you pass the required tests and submit documents to a DPSHTRR regional office, you receive your card license showing the Class A2 entitlement, trackable via the DPSHTRR online portal.

Tips for getting your Class A2 license in Albania

• If you already hold A1, use staged access: just the practical test, no theory retest.
• For direct entry, book your medical examination early, along with your driving school registration.
• Take the test on a manual bike unless you only want to ride automatics.
• If you already hold a car (B) license, direct entry to full Class A at 24 is also an option, allowing you to skip A2 entirely.

Reach the middle of the motorcycle ladder.

A Class A2 license opens up a genuinely capable range of mid-size motorcycles in Albania. As you progress through the licensing system and, in time, toward professional car, truck, or bus categories, you can register in the driver section, explore vacancies, and see what employers are hiring for on FastDriver.eu, along with our guides on the jobs pages.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. License categories, vehicle definitions, ages, medical standards, training requirements, and fees can change and may vary by case and by authority in Albania. Always confirm the current rules with the official Albanian government sources before making decisions. The authoritative information is on the government’s DPSHTRR pages. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for actions taken based on this information.