Etablererprøven (Restaurant operator exam) and Kunnskapsprøven (Alcohol law exam) in Sandnes

Planning to open a food service establishment or serve alcohol in Sandnes? Here is what you need to know.

The exam in Sandnes – at a glance

Price: 400 kr per exam
Venue: SASIRO, Vaglemoen 91, 4323 Sandnes (Rogaland brann og redning administers the exams)
When: Two Fridays a month, with no exams in July. Etablererprøven (Restaurant operator exam) starts at 09.00. Arrive at least 5 minutes beforehand.
Registration: Registration button on the Rogaland brann og redning website. Deadline: 12.00 the day before the exam date.
Payment: Vipps. You will receive payment information by email after registering.
What to bring: Valid photo ID (passport, driving licence or bank card with a photo) or a national ID card. Maximum 90 minutes, no extra time allowed.

Source: Rogaland brann og redning: Skjenkekontrollen. Checked October 2026. The municipality may change prices and times.

1Find out which exam you need: Etablererprøven (Restaurant operator exam) for the general manager of a food and drink establishment, and Kunnskapsprøven (Alcohol law exam) for the styrer and stedfortreder for a skjenkebevilling.
2Practise until you pass our mock exam several times in a row.
3Register for the exam with Sandnes kommune, and check the fee, waiting time and what you need to bring.
4Read Sandnes kommune's local rules for serving alcohol before applying for a licence—they may be stricter than the national rules.

Fees, dates and local rules change. Always check the municipality’s own website before registering.

Study the syllabus, practise and take a practice exam—in your own language.