Driver's License Exchange in Poland (Wymiana Prawa Jazdy)

Why Foreign Drivers Must Convert Their License

If you reside in Poland for more than 185 days within a calendar year, your foreign driving license must be officially converted into a Polish driver's license (Wymiana Prawa Jazdy). For ride-hailing drivers (Uber, Bolt, FreeNow), Polish regulations strictly require holding a local Polish license to remain compliant with transport laws.

To submit an application at your local district office (Urząd Dzielnicy) in Warsaw, you must prepare the following paperwork:

• Application Form (Wniosek o wydanie prawa jazdy): Fully completed and signed.

• Official Photo: 35mm x 45mm frontal photo taken within the last 6 months.

• Proof of Legal Residence: Temporary Residence Card (Karta Pobytu), visa, or official registration (Zameldowanie).

• Foreign Driver's License: Original document plus a sworn Polish translation (Tłumaczenie przysięgłe).

• Medical Certificate (Orzeczenie Lekarskie): Issued by an authorized occupational physician.

• Proof of Fee Payment: Standard administration fee of 100 PLN.

How VA Vize & GoRush Simplify the Process

Navigating Polish bureaucracy in local offices can be overwhelming if you do not speak fluent Polish. VA Vize provides end-to-end guidance:

• Translating foreign licenses with certified sworn translators.

• Scheduling medical appointments with English/Turkish-friendly doctors.

• Submitting files correctly to prevent long administrative delays.

While your application is being processed, you can stay affordably at GoRush Hostel (Krakowiaków 68) and rent a scooter or car to keep working without interruption!