What does it cost to become a taxi driver in the Netherlands in 2026?

Becoming a taxi driver in the Netherlands costs at least €486.47 (restricted chauffeurskaart) or €542.37 (full) in fixed official fees, plus the medical examination, your driving licence and any lessons. Every amount below links to its official source, checked on 17 October 2026.

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All official costs at a glance (2026)

Item	Cost	Paid to
Taxi theory exam (TVT)	€51.40 per attempt	CBR
Surcharge for extra time / individually supervised exam (only if you choose it)	+€13.50 / +€41.60	CBR
Full taxi practical exam (TVP, 85 minutes)	€279.25	CBR
or restricted taxi practical exam (TVPC, 70 minutes)	€223.35	CBR
Certificate of Conduct (VOG) for taxi drivers	€33.85 (digital request prepared for you) or €41.35 (via your municipality), no VAT	Justis
Chauffeurskaart (taxi driver card)	€177.87 including 21% VAT (with a work-based learning card: €258.94)	Kiwa Register
Taxi medical certificate (geneeskundige verklaring taxi)	required; there is no fixed official fee, ask the examining doctor	examining doctor
Driving licence B and any lessons with a driving school	not included, varies per person and school	—

What is the total?

Adding up only the fixed official fees (theory exam, practical exam, digital VOG and chauffeurskaart):

Full chauffeurskaart: €51.40 + €279.25 + €33.85 + €177.87 = €542.37
Restricted chauffeurskaart: €51.40 + €223.35 + €33.85 + €177.87 = €486.47

A VOG requested via the municipality adds €7.50. On top of that come the medical certificate, any lessons and every re-take: you may take the exam again, but you pay the exam fee again.

The steps to your chauffeurskaart

Theory exam (TVT) at the CBR. From age 17, booked via Mijn CBR. 40 questions in 60 minutes; you pass with 32 or more correct. The exam is in Dutch only. The result is valid for 1 year.
Practical exam at the CBR. From age 18 with a valid driving licence B. Your driving school books it after you authorise them. If your licence shows code 100, 101 or 105, you cannot get a taxi chauffeurskaart. After theory and practical you receive the chauffeursdiploma, which never expires.
VOG for taxi drivers from Justis.
Taxi medical certificate from an examining doctor.
Apply for the chauffeurskaart at Kiwa Register with the online form, your driving licence B, VOG, chauffeursdiploma and medical certificate. Kiwa only processes complete, paid applications (paid by bank transfer after the invoice). Within four weeks you get a text and email to book delivery; you must receive the card in person.

Full or restricted?

The restricted practical exam takes 70 minutes with one driving assignment (contract transport). The full practical exam takes 85 minutes and adds a street-taxi assignment, including explaining the fare. The theory exam (TVT) is the same for both.

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Every new theory exam attempt costs €51.40 again. With ChauffeurKlaar you practise with 13 full exams in the same format (40 questions, pass from 32 correct), with explanations in Dutch, English and Arabic. Your first exam is free; packages from €9,95. Read more about the exam itself in The CBR taxi theory exam explained.

Sources (in Dutch)

Checked on 17 October 2026. Fees can change: always check the source before you pay. Costs for which we found no official amount (medical examination, lessons) are deliberately left out.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the CBR taxi theory exam in 2026?

The taxi theory exam (TVT) costs €51.40 per attempt. Extra time adds €13.50; an individually supervised exam adds €41.60.

How much is a chauffeurskaart from Kiwa Register?

A chauffeurskaart costs €177.87 including 21% VAT, or €258.94 together with a work-based learning card.

How much is a VOG for taxi drivers?

Justis charges €33.85 for a digital request that is prepared for you, or €41.35 for a request via your municipality. No VAT is charged.

What does it cost in total to become a taxi driver in the Netherlands?

The fixed official fees add up to €542.37 for the full chauffeurskaart (theory €51.40, practical €279.25, digital VOG €33.85, card €177.87) or €486.47 for the restricted one. The medical examination, your driving licence and any lessons come on top.

Can I take the taxi exams in English?

No. The CBR holds the taxi theory and practical exams in Dutch. You can practise with English and Arabic translations next to the Dutch text to learn the Dutch terms.

ChauffeurKlaar is an independent practice service and is not affiliated with the CBR. Last updated: 17 October 2026.