How to Get a Category AM Driving Licence in Slovakia?

Slovakia’s AM license carries a genuinely unusual permanent restriction: unlike A1, A2, or A, it’s only valid within Slovak territory, not across the wider EU. This piece covers what AM authorizes at 15, the real 2026 costs, and the domestic-only limitation worth understanding before you plan any cross-border riding.

What category does AM cover?

AM authorizes two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles with a maximum design speed of 25–45 km/h, with a two-wheeled vehicle’s engine capacity not exceeding 50cc (combustion) or power not exceeding 4 kW (electric), plus light quadricycles with operating mass up to 350 kg and the same 45 km/h speed cap.

Minimum age

You need to be 15 to hold an A. You can sit the exam as early as the day you turn 15.

AM is valid only within Slovakia.

This is genuinely important and easy to miss. Unlike Categories A1, A2, and A, which carry standard EU-wide recognition, an AM license in Slovakia entitles you to ride AM-category vehicles only within Slovak territory; it doesn’t automatically authorize you to ride abroad, even within the EU.

Documents and eligibility

• A medical fitness certificate, completed before starting your course
• Permanent residence in Slovakia (courses are only open to Slovak residents)
• Written consent from a parent or legal guardian, since AM candidates are minors

Unlike some higher categories, AM doesn’t require a psychological fitness assessment, except for specific vehicle uses such as emergency vehicles or hazardous goods transport, which don’t apply to standard AM riders.

The exam

The exam has two parts. The theory component is an electronic test worth a maximum of 50 points, with a passing score of at least 43. The practical component covers both a closed practice area (cvičisko) and real traffic riding, with the examining commissioner assessing your control, stability, and precision, particularly at low speed, which tends to be the trickiest skill for new riders.

What it costs in 2026

Driving school course fees for AM and A1 together commonly average €500–700, reflecting increased fuel, energy and vehicle maintenance costs across the industry. On top of the course price, budget separately for a first-aid course (€30–40), a medical examination (around €30), and state stamp duties for the exam itself and for issuing your physical license.

Automatic entitlement from other licenses

If you already hold a license for Category A1, A2, A, B, C, or D, AM is automatically included; you don’t need to apply for it separately.

What motorcycle will you train on

Driving schools typically supply an AM-appropriate training vehicle meeting the Category's technical specification, so you generally don’t need to own a compliant machine before starting lessons.

The theory course content

Theory instruction covers Slovak traffic rules, road signs, and safe riding fundamentals appropriate to mopeds and light quadricycles, preparing candidates for the electronic exam.

Automatic transmission

Mopeds and light quadricycles are commonly automatic-transmission by design, so this generally isn’t a separate license restriction issue for AM specifically.

Riding a moped or quad without a car license

If you don’t hold Category B, you’re not automatically excluded from certain lighter three- or four-wheeled vehicles. Some quadricycles can still be ridden with just AM or B1, depending on their exact technical specification, so don’t assume you always need a car license for every four-wheeled option.

Upgrading to A1, A2 or full Category A

Slovakia runs a staged motorcycle system above AM: A1 from 16 (up to 125cc/11kW), A2 from 18 (up to 35kW), and full Category A from 24, either directly or after 2 years’ A2 experience via a special exam or training course, rather than a full retest. Course costs rise noticeably at each stage, with A2 and full Category A commonly running €700–1,000 or more.

Validity

Once issued, an AM license remains subject to the domestic-only limitation described above; A1, A2, and A licenses, by contrast, carry standard EU-wide recognition once obtained.

Tips that actually help

• Remember AM’s domestic-only limitation if you’re planning to ride while traveling abroad.
• Sort out your medical certificate before enrolling, since it’s required before your course can begin.
• Check whether you already hold another license category before assuming you need to submit a new AM application.
• Budget for the full fee stack course, first aid, medical exam, and stamp duties, not just the headline course price.

Where does this fit going forward?

AM in Slovakia is genuinely accessible from 15, though its domestic-only scope is a notable limitation to plan around. 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 Slovakia 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 driving school in Slovakia. Always confirm current requirements with official Slovak sources before making decisions, such as the Ministerstvo vnútra SR. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information.