A medical certificate for professional drivers is required when applying for or renewing professional driving licenses and permits. It may be required for taxi drivers (e.g. taxi driving license), truck and bus drivers, driving instructors, and drivers applying for or renewing C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, and DE driving licenses.
A medical certificate for professional drivers is required when applying for or renewing a professional driving entitlement or permit.
You may need a medical certificate if you are:
Professional drivers may need either a basic or an extended medical certificate. The type of certificate required depends on your age, the driving license category, and the purpose of your application or renewal.
A basic medical certificate is sufficient in many situations before the age of 68.
It may be required for:
The price of a basic medical certificate at Medfin is €78, including the outpatient clinic fee.
An extended medical certificate is required in situations where a more comprehensive assessment of fitness to drive is needed.
It may be required:
The price of an extended medical certificate at Medfin is €118, including the outpatient clinic fee.
A medical certificate confirming ability to drive may be required when applying for or renewing a taxi driver license.
During the appointment, the doctor assesses your health and any factors that may affect your ability to drive safely and work as a taxi driver.
Medfin issues medical certificates for taxi drivers during an in-person doctor's appointment in Helsinki.
A medical certificate may be required when applying for or renewing C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D and DE driving licenses.
These license categories belong to Group 2, which means they are subject to stricter medical requirements than Group 1 driving licenses.
The doctor assesses your health, your ability to drive safely, and whether any medical conditions or medications may affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
A medical certificate for professional drivers requires an in-person appointment with a doctor.
During the appointment, the doctor assesses your overall health, evaluates factors that may affect your ability to drive, and reviews your medical history if necessary.
Such a comprehensive assessment cannot be carried out during a remote appointment.
Medfin medical centre is located in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, near the Ruoholahti metro station. Free parking is available for customers.
The doctor assesses your overall health and any factors that may affect your ability to drive safely.
During the appointment, the doctor may assess your vision, hearing, blood pressure, physical and functional capacity, medical history, current medications, the impact of chronic medical conditions on your ability to drive, and any other factors relevant to safe driving.
With your consent, the doctor may also review your health records in Kanta. This helps provide a more comprehensive assessment of your health.
Medfin offers two types of medical certificates for professional drivers.
The final price depends on whether you need a basic or an extended medical certificate.
Please bring:
You can also complete Traficom's preliminary form before your appointment.
Preliminary formAt Medfin, you will receive a medical certificate assessing your ability to drive for your driving license.
The certificate is saved to Kanta. Afterwards, you can authorize Traficom or Ajovarma to access the certificate directly through Kanta. In most cases, there is no need to submit a paper copy separately.
If you wish, you can also receive a printed copy of the certificate.
If the certificate is required as part of a driving fitness assessment, you must submit it to the police yourself.
Our roots are grounded in Finnish values. We provide high-quality, reliable and accessible healthcare services.
Medfin's professional team of doctors has treated patients for many years.
Our services are licensed. You can access our services conveniently and safely either at our clinic or remotely, whenever remote appointments are appropriate for the service you need.
For more information about professional driving licenses, medical certificates and ability-to-drive assessments, please visit the official Traficom website.
Standard medical certificate – €78 incl. outpatient clinic fee
Extended medical certificate – €118 incl. outpatient clinic fee
Appointments take place at Medfin medical centre in Ruoholahti, Helsinki.
