How much does a truck driver medical certificate cost?
A truck driver Group 2 medical certificate costs EUR 36 to EUR 150 in Europe, with a fixed EUR 36 fee in France and variable pricing in Germany and Poland.
Logifie Team
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A truck driver's Group 2 medical certificate typically costs between EUR 36 and EUR 150 in Europe, depending on the country: France fixes the fee by law at EUR 36, while Germany's and Poland's provider-set exams typically run EUR 80 to EUR 150 based on rates reported by approved occupational health providers. The exact figure depends on national tariff rules, the clinic or doctor chosen, and whether a separate psychotechnical test is required alongside the medical check.
What does the Group 2 medical exam check?
Every HGV and bus driver in the European Union must pass a Group 2 medical fitness check, the higher standard set out in Annex III of Directive 2006/126/EC . The exam covers eyesight, hearing, cardiovascular health, diabetes control, and any neurological condition that could cause sudden incapacity at the wheel. Fleets wanting fewer missed appointments can read the companion piece on renewal timing and age thresholds , which sets out how often drivers of different ages must repeat the check.
How much does it cost in each EU country?
National governments and medical bodies set their own fee schedules under the shared EU medical standard, so the price a driver pays depends entirely on where the exam takes place.
| Country | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| France | EUR 36 (fixed by law) |
| Germany | EUR 80 to EUR 150 |
| Poland | EUR 80 to EUR 150 (medical exam plus psychotechnical test) |
| United Kingdom (non-EU) | roughly EUR 58 to EUR 140 |
France regulates the fee directly: the Arrete du 1 fevrier 2016 sets a fixed EUR 36 rate, and employers must reimburse staff with at least one year of seniority. Germany leaves the Fahrtauglichkeitsuntersuchung to approved doctors and occupational health providers, so the market rate varies by region and clinic rather than following a fixed government tariff. Poland requires both a medical exam and a separate psychotechnical test under its 2022 driver medical examination regulation , though the regulation sets the requirement rather than the price, so the combined market rate lands in roughly the same band as Germany. The United Kingdom sits outside the EU framework but remains relevant for cross-Channel hauliers, with clinics pricing on an open market and no fixed national rate.
Who covers the fee: driver or employer?
Payment practice varies by country and employment contract. In France, the law obliges employers to reimburse the fee once a driver has one year of seniority, while newer hires often pay upfront and claim it back. In Germany and Poland, many haulage employers cover the cost directly, since a valid certificate is required before a driver can be rostered at all. Drivers weighing the qualification path as a whole can compare the full cost picture in the guide to becoming a truck driver in Europe , and fleets using the Logifie Driver Assistant app can flag upcoming renewal dates automatically so the fee never becomes an unplanned payroll surprise.
Frequently asked questions
How often do you need to renew a truck driver medical certificate?
Renewal frequency depends on the driver's age and national rules under the shared EU Group 2 standard set out in Directive 2006/126/EC. In general, younger drivers renew less often than drivers approaching retirement age, and the companion guide on renewal timing and age thresholds sets out the exact schedule for each age band.
Does the employer have to pay for the medical exam?
In France, employers are legally required to reimburse the fee for staff with at least one year of seniority. In most other EU countries, reimbursement is a matter of employment contract or company policy rather than a specific statutory rule.
What is a Group 2 medical certificate?
Group 2 is the higher EU medical fitness category that applies to drivers of HGVs and buses, as opposed to the lighter Group 1 standard for private car licences. It sets stricter thresholds for vision, hearing, and cardiovascular and neurological health under Annex III of Directive 2006/126/EC.
Is the psychotechnical test the same as the medical exam?
No. The psychotechnical test assesses reaction time, concentration, and cognitive function, while the medical exam checks physical fitness such as eyesight and cardiovascular health. Poland is a clear example of a country that requires and charges for both separately.
Drivers ready to put a certified Group 2 medical to work can explore open HGV roles on the Logifie careers page .
