Operators Licence Wales

A Standard International Operator’s Licence Wales allows businesses to transport both their own goods and goods for others, for hire or reward, within England, across the UK, and on international journeys.

Operators holding a Standard International Licence will also receive Community Licences, which are required for hire or reward operations within or through EU countries. These licences must be carried in the vehicle during such journeys. (Further details on Community Licences are provided below.)

To obtain a Standard International Operator’s Licence UK, you must meet financial and establishment requirements in the UK. Additionally, both you and your transport manager must satisfy the requirements for good repute and professional competence.

Important: Community Licences do not cover journeys to non-EU countries, where additional permissions or special authorisations may be required.

A Standard National Operators Licence Wales allows you to transport both your own goods for business purposes and goods for others for hire or reward across the UK, including Northern Ireland. Additionally, it permits you to carry your own goods internationally.

This licence also enables you to haul loaded trailers to and from UK ports, provided that your vehicle itself does not leave the UK.

To obtain a Standard National Operators Licence UK, you must meet the financial and establishment requirements within the UK. Furthermore, both you and your transport manager must demonstrate good repute and meet the professional competence requirements.

A Restricted Operators Licence in Wales permits businesses to transport their own goods for business purposes within the UK, including Northern Ireland and the EU. Unlike a Standard Operators Licence, a Restricted Licence does not require the holder to meet the professional competence requirement, and the financial standing requirements may be lower.

However, operators holding a Restricted Licence must still comply with the same operating rules and regulations as those with a Standard UK Operator’s Licence.