How to Get a Category AM Driving Licence in Kosovo?

Kosovo’s driving license system doesn’t appear to include a standalone AM (moped) category, as most of Europe does. Its license categories run A1, A, B, C1, C, D1, D, and their combinations, with A1 (light motorcycles up to 125cc) as the entry-level motorcycle tier. This piece explains what that means in practice for anyone looking to ride a small-engine vehicle in Kosovo.

Kosovo’s license categories

According to Kosovo’s Association of Motoring and Road Safety (AMRKS), the country’s driving license system issues categories A1, A, B, C1, C, D1, D, and their trailer-equipped combinations (B+E, C1+E, C+E, D1+E, D+E), alongside T, L, and M categories. AM specifically doesn’t appear in this list, a genuine structural difference from most EU countries, which run a distinct entry-level AM tier below A1.

Subcategory A1: Kosovo’s entry-level motorcycle category

Subcategory A1 covers light motorcycles with a cubic capacity of 125 cc and power not exceeding 11 hp, the youngest motorcycle-type category available under Kosovo’s system.

Full Category A

Category A covers motorcycles up to 25 hp, with a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 hp/kg. Unrestricted Category A, with no power limitation, isn’t issued until the rider has two years’ experience on the 25 hp tier. However, direct access to unrestricted Category A is possible for riders aged 21.

Where this leaves moped riders

Given that AM doesn’t appear as a distinct category in Kosovo’s system, anyone wanting to ride a small-engine two-wheeler would generally need to look at Kosovo’s A1 subcategory or confirm current specific requirements directly with the relevant authority, since AMRKS’s published category list doesn’t include a separate moped-specific tier.

Regional context

This structural difference mirrors what’s found in neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina, where moped riding rights are similarly folded into higher categories rather than offered as a genuinely standalone entry-level tier. It’s worth checking current Kosovo-specific legislation directly, since practices and category structures may have been updated.

Why Kosovo’s structure differs from most of the EU

Most EU member states run a four-tier motorcycle licensing system (AM, A1, A2, A) specifically to give younger riders a genuinely low-powered entry point before working up to a full motorcycle license. Kosovo’s structure, by contrast, appears to start directly at A1 (125cc), without the additional moped-specific AM tier, a difference worth noting if you’re comparing rules with a neighboring country or an EU country.

The T, L, and M categories

Beyond the standard motor vehicle categories, Kosovo also issues T, L, and M category licenses, which generally cover specialized vehicles such as tractors and construction machinery, distinct from the standard passenger and motorcycle categories.

Category B and trailer combinations

Category B covers motor vehicles up to 3,500 kg with up to 8 seats (excluding the driver), with or without a trailer, subject to weight conditions on the combination. The B+E, C1+E, C+E, D1+E, and D+E categories add trailer entitlements to their respective base categories.

Automatic transmission

As with other EU-aligned systems in the region, testing on an automatic-transmission vehicle typically restricts the resulting license to automatic machines only.

Documents and the application process

Standard documentation for a Kosovo driving license application generally includes identity documents, a medical fitness certificate, and proof of completed training appropriate to the category you’re applying for; confirm the exact current list with your local driving school or the relevant licensing authority.

Validity

Kosovo driving licenses follow standard administrative validity periods, subject to any applicable renewal requirements.

Foreign residents and license exchange

Foreign license holders can change their license to a Kosovo license, subject to standard identity and residency documentation. Confirm current requirements with the relevant licensing authority.

Tips that actually help

• Don’t assume Kosovo has a standalone AM category as some neighboring countries do; confirm the current specific requirements for small-engine vehicles directly.
• If you’re aiming for a motorcycle, A1 (125cc) is Kosovo’s genuine entry-level category.
• Ask your driving school about current documentation requirements before enrolling, since these can vary.
• Check whether direct access to unrestricted Category A applies to your situation if you’re 21 or older.

Where does this fit going forward?

Kosovo’s motorcycle licensing structure is genuinely distinctive within the region, starting at A1 rather than offering a separate moped-specific tier. If your plans extend toward professional driving down the line, take a look at the driver section, browse current vacancies, or see who’s hiring among employers on FastDriver.eu, alongside our broader job guides. Our driving license in Kosovo and license eligibility pages provide the broader picture.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Fees, training requirements, and administrative rules can change and may vary by case in Kosovo. Always confirm the current requirements with the relevant official sources in Kosovo before making decisions. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information.