Every test Malta asks of you
Driving theory test (Category B)
35 questions in 45 minutes, 30 to pass, at Transport Malta.
Facts checked against the sources below on 23 October 2026. Independent guide, not affiliated with the Government of Malta or any provider. Rules change: confirm with the official body before you pay.
| Who needs it | Anyone taking a Maltese driving licence: at least 18 for Category B, holding a learner's permit (€23.25, valid three years). Third-country licence holders complete declaration DRV029; EU, Swiss and Australian licences are exchanged instead. |
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| What it is | 35 multiple choice questions in 45 minutes, from question banks published in English and Maltese, at the Theory Test Centre in Pietà (Gozo sessions fortnightly). Free reading assistance on request with form DE 002 and a medical certificate. |
| Pass mark | 30 correct answers out of 35. |
| Fee | €30.25 for the theory test; the practical test €23.25 on weekdays or €40 on Saturdays. |
| Where | Transport Malta, bookings on 21 221520; licences through licenzji-xufiera.gov.mt. |
| Validity | The pass certificate leads to the practical test; a probationary licence of three years follows, revoked at 12 penalty points. |
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