How to Get a Category A2 Driving Licence in Turkey?

A Category A2 driving license (in Turkish, A2 sınıfı sürücü belgesi) is Turkey’s mid-power motorcycle license, the middle rung between the entry-level A1 and the fully unrestricted Class A. It lets you ride motorcycles with a specific power and power-to-weight ratio, sitting between light A1 motorcycles and the fully unrestricted A category. Turkey’s driving license system was substantially reformed in 2016 to bring it more in line with EU regulations, and this guide explains what Class A2 means in Turkey, how to obtain it, and how it compares with Classes A1 and A.

In Turkey, driving license exams are regulated by the Ministry of National Education, while the license itself is issued by the General Directorate of Security (Emniyet Genel Müdürlüğü). Our driving license in Turkey and license eligibility pages are good starting points.

What is a Class A2 license in Turkey?

Class A2 authorizes driving motorcycles with specific power and power-to-weight ratio limits, sitting above Class A1 (light motorcycles with specific cylinder volume, power, and power-to-weight limits) and below full Class A (unrestricted motorcycles exceeding those specifications). This structure was introduced as part of Turkey’s 2016 driving license reform, designed to align Turkish rules with EU practice.

Where does the A2 sit in the Turkish motorcycle ladder

Turkey’s motorcycle categories follow the graduated EU-style structure:

• A1: light motorcycles with specific cylinder volume, power, and power-to-weight limits.
• A2: motorcycles with specific power and power-to-weight ratio conditions, from age 18.
• A: motorcycles exceeding those limits, without power restriction, from age 24, or age 20 if you have held A2 for at least two years.

A license holder can also use Classes M, A1, and A2, so the latter is fully cumulative once you reach the top.

What can you actually ride with an A2 license?

With Class A2, you can ride motorcycles within the category’s specified power and power-to-weight limits, plus everything covered by Class A1 and Class M (mopeds), on all Turkish roads.

Training and exams

Applicants must fulfill the documentation requirements, including a criminal record certificate, an original health report from a state health center or private clinic, a blood group certificate, and payment of the relevant fee. Combined A, A1, and A2 class license applications follow a set fee structure distinct from Class B (car) and other categories.

Medical requirements

A health report from a local state health center (Sağlık Ocağı) or an authorized private clinic is required with every application, along with recent photographs.

Does A2 include A1?

Yes. A2 license holders are authorized to use both Class M and Class A1 vehicles, in addition to their A2 entitlement.

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 20 rather than waiting until 24 for direct entry. Class A holders can also use Classes M, A1, and A2 without further testing.

Class holder privileges

Turkey’s license system builds in a clear hierarchy of privileges: A1 holders can also use Class M; A2 holders can use Classes M and A1; and full A holders can use Classes M, A1 and A2. This cumulative structure means that as you progress up the motorcycle ladder, you never lose access to what you could already ride at the lower category.

Automatic transmission and other considerations

If you take your practical exam on a motorcycle with automatic transmission, your resulting license is typically restricted to automatic-only machines, consistent with the restriction-code approach used across most EU-aligned systems. If you want full flexibility to ride manual motorcycles, take your practical test on a manual-transmission bike.

Validity

Motorcycle license categories M, A1, and A2 (along with B, B1, and several others) are typically issued with a 10-year validity period in Turkey, after which renewal, including a medical report, is required.

How is your license actually issued?

Once you complete the required training, exams, and documentation, the General Directorate of Security issues your card license showing the Class A2 entitlement. If your motorcycle license was obtained abroad and you’re converting it, it will automatically be included in your Turkish driver’s license.

Tips for getting your Class A2 license in Turkey

• Gather your criminal record certificate, health report, and blood group certificate early, as all are required.
• If you already hold A1, ask about the reduced requirements for moving up to A2.
• Confirm the current combined A/A1/A2 license fee, since it’s set as a single figure covering all three motorcycle categories.
• If you are converting a foreign motorcycle license, it will typically be included automatically in your new Turkish license.

Reach the middle of the motorcycle ladder.

A Class A2 license opens up a genuinely capable range of mid-size motorcycles in Turkey. 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 Turkey. Always confirm the current rules with the official Turkish government sources before making decisions. The authoritative information is on the General Directorate of Security’s official pages. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for actions taken based on this information.