Graubünden Road Traffic Office – Chur, Samedan and all exam sites
The Road Traffic Office of the canton of Graubünden has its head office at Ringstrasse 2 in Chur and a branch with counter service in Samedan (Engadin). To cover Switzerland's largest canton by area, practical driving exams take place at nine locations – from Chur via Davos, Ilanz and Thusis to Roveredo, Samedan, Scuol, Müstair and Li Curt. You sit the theory test without an appointment on an "open door" basis, in German, Italian or French (basic theory also in English). Here you find all addresses, opening hours, online services and current fees.
Updated: July 2026 · Source: www.stva.gr.ch
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At a glance
- Head office Ringstrasse 2, 7000 Chur
- Central phone +41 81 257 80 00
- Theory test no appointment ("open door"), Chur: Mon & Wed
- Address change free via eAdresse
- Exam slots eCari Dispoweb GR
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10 locations in the canton of Graubünden
Head office Chur
Ringstrasse 27000 Chur
Administration, counter (registration, licences, plates), vehicle inspection lanes and practical driving exams from Chur
- Opening hours
- Mon – Thu: 07:30 – 12:00 / 13:15 – 17:00
- Friday: 07:30 – 12:00 / 13:15 – 16:00
Theory venue & administrative measures Chur
Rohanstrasse 57000 Chur
Walk-in theory tests: every Monday 15:30 – 16:15 and every Wednesday 14:30 – 16:15. Also the administrative-measures department (warnings, licence withdrawals).
- Opening hours
- Theory test Mon: 15:30 – 16:15
- Theory test Wed: 14:30 – 16:15
Samedan branch (Engadin)
Cho d'Punt 537503 Samedan
Counter (like Chur), vehicle inspection lanes, practical driving exams and theory venue (1st and 3rd Wednesday per month, 15:45 – 16:15)
- Opening hours
- Mon – Thu: 07:30 – 12:00 / 13:15 – 17:00
- Friday: 07:30 – 12:00 / 13:15 – 16:00
Davos exam site
Landwasserstrasse 17 (Werkhof BTA)7276 Davos Frauenkirch
Vehicle inspections, practical driving exams and theory venue (1st Wednesday per month, 15:45 – 16:15)
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / scheduling
Ilanz exam site (Surselva)
Via Crappa Grossa 14 (Werkhof BTA)7130 Ilanz
Vehicle inspections, practical driving exams and theory venue (2nd Wednesday per month, 15:45 – 16:15)
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / scheduling
Thusis exam site
Werkallee 57430 Thusis
Vehicle inspections, practical driving exams and theory venue (4th Wednesday per month, 15:45 – 16:00)
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / scheduling
Roveredo exam site (Misox)
Véra 66535 Roveredo
Vehicle inspections, practical driving exams and theory venue (3rd Wednesday per month, 15:45 – 16:15) – Italian-speaking region
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / scheduling
Scuol exam site (Lower Engadin)
Stradun 403A (Theorielokal; Fahrzeugprüfstelle: Werkhof Plattas)7550 Scuol
Practical driving exams, vehicle inspections (Plattas depot) and theory venue (2nd Tuesday per month, 16:15 – 16:30)
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / scheduling
Müstair exam site (Val Müstair)
Via Prövis 227 (Gemeindeforum; Fahrzeugprüfstelle: Garage Oswald)7537 Müstair
Practical driving exams, vehicle inspections (Garage Oswald) and theory venue (4th Thursday per month, 16:15 – 16:30)
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / scheduling
Puschlav exam site (Li Curt / Poschiavo)
Via da Clalt 2 (Theorielokal; Fahrzeugprüfstelle: Via da Vial 47a, Li Curt)7742 Poschiavo
Practical driving exams (Li Curt), vehicle inspections and theory venue at Poschiavo town hall (3rd Thursday per month, 16:15 – 16:30)
- Opening hours
- Exams: per summons / scheduling
Vehicle keeper lookup
Enter the plate – we deep-link to your cantonal auto-index service. The responsible authority sets the price, conditions and any lookup limits.
Online counter & forms
No queuing: the most important online services of the road traffic office in one click.
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Manage exam slots (eCari Dispoweb)
View and manage practical driving-exam slots online. Normal waiting time from the admission card is around 5 weeks; free cancellation up to 5 working days before the slot.
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Apply for learner permit
Fill in the application form and appear in person at your municipality's residents office or the road traffic office. Cost: CHF 70 (permit CHF 40 + processing CHF 30). Graubünden also issues the electronic learner permit (eLFA).
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Reschedule vehicle inspection
Reschedule summoned vehicle-inspection slots online – directly in the road traffic office's eCari Dispoweb.
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Address change online – free
Report address changes for vehicle and driving licences free of charge via eAdresse.
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Vehicle keeper lookup / auto index
Keeper lookup for GR plates via the Switzerland-wide eAutoindex – linked directly from the road traffic office's homepage.
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Plates: auction & personalised numbers
Order GR personalised numbers at a fixed price or bid for attractive numbers in the official online auction (eCari Auction).
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Fees 2026
Overview of the main fees in the canton of Graubünden. Subject to change — as of July 2026.
| Select | Service | Price |
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| CHF 70 | ||
| CHF 35 | ||
| CHF 80 | ||
| CHF 120 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| CHF 80 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| CHF 70 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| CHF 40 | ||
| free | ||
| Selected total | CHF 0.– |
Tip: tick boxes to see your personal total estimate.
7 steps to your driving licence
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Learner permit
Submit the application in person at your municipality or the STVA (CHF 70 incl. processing); optionally as eLFA on your phone.
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Theory test
No appointment ("open door"): Chur Mon/Wed, regional venues once a month – in German, Italian, French (basic theory also English), CHF 35.
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Practical exam
At one of the 9 exam sites (Chur to Müstair); normal waiting time ~5 weeks, cat. B CHF 120.
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FAQ Graubünden Road Traffic Office
Do I need an appointment for the theory test in Graubünden?
No. The theory test works on an "open door" basis with a ticket system: just show up during test hours – in Chur (Rohanstrasse 5) every Monday 15:30–16:15 and Wednesday 14:30–16:15, at the regional venues (Samedan, Davos, Ilanz, Thusis, Roveredo, Scuol, Müstair, Poschiavo) once a month. Bring your admission confirmation and ID.
In which languages can I take the exam in Graubünden?
All theory tests are available in German, Italian and French; the basic theory (car/motorcycle) also in English. Romansh is not offered as an exam language, although the office itself is trilingual (Uffizi per il traffic sin via / Ufficio della circolazione).
Where do practical driving exams take place in Graubünden?
At nine locations: Chur, Davos, Ilanz, Thusis, Roveredo, Samedan, Scuol, Müstair and Li Curt (Puschlav). The normal waiting time from the admission card is around 5 weeks; free cancellation up to 5 working days before the slot.
How much is the learner permit in the canton of Graubünden?
CHF 70 in total: CHF 40 for the learner permit plus CHF 30 application processing. The theory test costs CHF 35, the practical car exam CHF 120, the motorcycle exam CHF 80.
Does the Graubünden road traffic office have a counter in the Engadin?
Yes, the Samedan branch (Cho d'Punt 53) offers the same counter hours as Chur: Mon–Thu 07:30–12:00 / 13:15–17:00, Fri until 16:00 – including vehicle inspection lanes and a theory venue.
What is the electronic learner permit (eLFA)?
Graubünden issues the learner permit electronically (federal e-ID pilot project): after applying with your mobile number you receive an SMS link. The eLFA is free and valid throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Can I deposit my GR number plates?
Yes, at any time. The insurance is deregistered automatically and road tax stops from the next day. Your number stays reserved for one year; re-registration requires an electronic insurance certificate.
May I bring my car to the inspection with summer tyres in winter?
According to the office: yes, "provided the weather permits" – a test drive must be possible in any case. In wintry conditions, winter tyres are recommended.
