First you need to find out which Urząd miejski you need to contact for the place of residence. Check with your local clinic if you need to make an appointment in advance, or if it's enough to just queue up online.
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Replacement of driver’s license
We will change your old driver's license to a European-style Polish driver's license.
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!
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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