How to exchange a foreign driving law
to a polish driving law
How to exchange a foreign driving law to a polish driving law
If you have lived in Poland for at least 185 days and have a driving licence issued abroad, it is worth considering exchanging it for a Polish document. If your driving licence was issued in one of the European Union countries, Switzerland, EFTA (European Free Trade Agreement) countries or the United Kingdom before 31 December 2020, you can use it on Polish territory for the entire period of its validity without having to exchange it.
In contrast, a driving licence obtained outside the European Union or EFTA becomes invalid 6 months after permanent or temporary residence in Poland. The same applies to a driving licence issued in the UK after 31 December 2020. In this case, if you are planning a longer stay, you need to ensure that your driving licence is exchanged for a Polish one.
Step-by-step
exchange procedure
Step-by-step exchange procedure
The entire procedure is conducted at the District Office with jurisdiction over your place of residence – this applies to people living in Warsaw. To start the process, make an appointment by phone or via the Warsaw City Hall appointment booking system rezerwacje.um.warszawa.pl.
Documents you need to prepare:
- A completed application form (also available at the office);
- A current 35 x 45 mm photo (check photo requirements for driving licence);
- A photocopy of the foreign driving licence together with a translation into Polish (the translation should be made by a sworn translator or a consul);
- A copy of your residence card, visa or other document that entitles you to stay in Poland;
- Confirmation of your registered address (if you are not registered, consult the office for further instructions);
Fees
and waiting time
Fees and waiting time
The cost of issuing a Polish driving licence is PLN 100.50. The standard waiting time for the issuance of the document is 9 working days, counting from the moment of confirming the data from the foreign driving licence. In complicated cases, the process may take up to 2 months.
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