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Replacement of driver’s license
We help you prepare and file the documents to exchange your driving licence for a European-format Polish one. The licence is issued by the Polish starosta through the communications office — we arrange the sworn translation, complete the application and accompany you when filing.
While in Poland, you can use your country's driver's license only for the first 6 months, so take care of replacing it in time!
Do not delay, contact us and get a professional approach to solve all your questions!
While in Poland, you can use your country's driver's license only for the first 6 months, so take care of replacing it in time!
Do not delay, contact us and get a professional approach to solve all your questions!
To exchange a Ukrainian driving licence for a Polish one, you submit to the local office (Starostwo Powiatowe / Urząd Miasta) an application, a copy of the licence with a sworn translation, a photo and proof of residence. Ukraine is a party to the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, so in most cases the exchange is done without re-taking an exam. The licence is issued by the state authority; USPI Work and Documents helps prepare the documents, arrange a sworn translation and book the submission.
Documents required to exchange the licence
| Application form (wniosek) | on the office form |
| Copy of the Ukrainian licence + sworn translation | translation by a tłumacz przysięgły |
| Photo 35×45 mm | to the Polish document standard |
| Proof of legal stay | visa / residence card / stamp |
| Proof of residence in Poland | usually residence of at least 185 days per year |
| State fee payment | per the authority's tariff; paid by the applicant |
What USPI Work and Documents does
Provides consultation, checks the document set, helps with the sworn translation, filling in the application and booking the submission, and accompanies the applicant. These are consulting and organisational services.
What the state authority decides
The office (Starostwo / Urząd Miasta) receives the application, if necessary requests confirmation of the licence's authenticity from the Ukrainian side, and issues the Polish prawo jazdy. Timelines depend on the authority and the Ukrainian side's response.
Official sources
Reviewed: August 2026. Check the procedure and amounts on the official gov.pl website and at your local office.
Driving licence exchange — frequently asked questions
Do I need to take an exam when exchanging a Ukrainian licence?
In most cases the exchange of a Ukrainian licence is done without re-taking an exam, because Ukraine is a party to the Vienna Convention. The final decision is made by the authority; check specific situations on gov.pl.
Where do I submit the documents to exchange the licence?
The application is submitted to the local office at your place of residence — Starostwo Powiatowe or Urząd Miasta. This authority decides on the issuance.
Is a translation of the Ukrainian licence required?
Yes, a sworn translation of the licence (tłumacz przysięgły) is usually required. USPI helps arrange the translation.
How much does the exchange cost?
The applicant pays the state fee directly to the authority at the set tariff. See the current amount on gov.pl or at your local office.
How long does the exchange take?
The timeline depends on the authority and, if necessary, on the Ukrainian side's response to the authenticity request.
How is a driver's license replaced and what documents are required?
The replacement of a driver’s license in Poland takes place at the city office (Urząd miejski) at the place of your registration.
In order to change your license to Polish, you will need one of the following documents:
- a Polish visa with at least 6 months left to expire,
- card is broken
- legal stay in Poland for six months (at least 180 days),
- having a passport of any EU country.
After you get your new driver’s license, you will have to surrender the old one that was issued by your country. When replacing a driver’s license, you get a Polish European-style license without additional exams and tests.
Advice:
- Check which documents are required to exchange driving licenses at your Urząd miejski.
- Follow all the requirements of the Uzhund regarding filling out the application form and submitting documents.
- Be prepared for possible delays due to responses from your home country.
Exchanging driving licenses in Poland can take time, but with the right documents and following the procedures, you can get a new Polish license without too much hassle.
How long is a driver’s license issued in Poland?
Driver’s licenses are issued for a period of 15 years. The duration of the process of replacing documents is from 1 to 2 months.
Stages of replacing a driver's license in Poland
During their stay in Poland, foreigners can use their national driving licenses for the first 6 months. However, after this period, they must be exchanged for Polish ones. How to do it?
1
Appeal to Urząd miejski
2
Filling out the application form
Get an application form-questionnaire for the replacement of rights in the office or find it online. Fill out the questionnaire, following the instructions.
3
Submission of documents
It is necessary to submit a completed application-questionnaire and all necessary documents to the window of the inspector of land.
4
Payment of state tax
The inspector will direct you to pay the state tax in the amount of PLN 100.
5
Obtaining a temporary certificate
After paying the fee, you will receive a temporary license that will be valid until you receive a new license.
6
Waiting for a response from the home country
The inspector will send an inquiry to your home country regarding the legality of your driver's license. The term of consideration of the case may be delayed due to the time of the consulate's response.
7
Obtaining new rights
After all these procedures, you hand in your national license and receive a European-style Polish driver's license. Before receiving a new license, you need to pay a plastic production fee of PLN 50.
Cost of services
For each client, we calculate the cost of services individually, since each foreigner has his own documents, circumstances and features of his stay in Poland.
The cost of the replacement of rights service includes filling out questionnaires, assistance in submitting and receiving documents, managing the case and paying at the consulate. If you change your rights on the basis of an EU passport, you also receive a mandatory residence permit, insurance and other services.
To find out the cost of replacing a driver’s license – contact our manager by filling out the form on our website.
Important nuances
If you want to keep your native license, the issuance of which is confirmed by your country, you will need to study at a Polish driving school, pass a test and get a Polish license without the need to cancel the old one.
You can also continue to use your international ID (cardboard book with data translated into 4 languages), but its validity is limited and you will have to travel to your home country to renew it. Therefore, it is much easier to replace the certificate than to continue the validity of international rights.
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