Actualizado el 22 de abril de 2026
Licencia de Conducir en Polonia para Expatriados
Sí, durante 6 months from residency registration. Después de eso, debes convertir a una licencia de Polonia. El examen oficial es solo en Polish, pero puedes practicar en inglés con AutoviaTest.
Datos Clave: Licencia de Conducir en Polonia para Expatriados
- Autoridad del Examen
- WORD — Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego
- Idioma del Examen Oficial
- Polish
- Período de Gracia
- 6 months from residency registration
- Tiempo de Procesamiento
- 2-4 weeks (exchange) or 2-3 months (full test)
- Examen Teórico Requerido
- Sí (si no hay acuerdo de intercambio)
- Examen Práctico Requerido
- Sí (si no hay acuerdo de intercambio)
- Examen Médico
- Requerido
- Costo Total
- PLN 300-500 (~€70-115) exchange or PLN 2,000-4,000 (~€460-920) full test
Elegibilidad por Nacionalidad
Ciudadanos UE/EEE
EU licenses valid indefinitely. No exchange required.
Ciudadanos EEUU/UK
No agreement with USA, UK, Canada, or Australia. Full theory and practical tests required.
Otros Ciudadanos No UE
Must exchange within 6 months of residency. May require full test depending on agreements.
Estudiantes
Can use foreign license with IDP during studies. Must convert if staying permanently.
Documentos Requeridos
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓PESEL number
- ✓Residency registration (zameldowanie)
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Passport photos
Desglose de Costos
- Tasa de Conversión/Examen
- PLN 100 (~€23)
- Examen Médico
- PLN 200-300 (~€45-70)
- Traducción
- PLN 50-150 (~€12-35)
- Total Estimado
- PLN 300-500 (~€70-115) exchange or PLN 2,000-4,000 (~€460-920) full test
Acuerdos de Intercambio de Licencia
Intercambio Directo (Sin Examen Requerido) · 5
Acuerdos de Intercambio de Licencia
Intercambio Directo (Sin Examen Requerido) · 5
EU/EEA countriesSwitzerlandJapanSouth KoreaTaiwan
Sin Acuerdo (Examen Completo Requerido): USA, UK, Canada, Australia - must take full tests
Consejos para Expatriados en Polonia
- Test is ONLY in Polish - practice in English with AutoviaTest
- PESEL number required before applying - register first
- Theory test: PLN 30, Practical test: PLN 140
- Medical certificate from authorized occupational medicine doctor required
- EU license holders do not need to exchange - valid indefinitely
Preguntas Frecuentes
Can I take the Polish driving test in English?
No, the official theory test at WORD is only available in Polish. Practice with AutoviaTest in English to learn the rules before taking the test in Polish.
What is a PESEL number and how do I get one?
PESEL is your personal identification number in Poland. You obtain it when registering your residency (zameldowanie) at the local municipal office (urząd gminy).
Can I exchange my US or UK license in Poland?
No, Poland has no exchange agreement with the USA, UK, Canada, or Australia. You must take the full theory test (in Polish) and practical test to obtain a Polish license.
How long can I drive in Poland with my foreign license?
You can drive with your foreign license for up to 6 months after registering residency. After that, you must obtain a Polish license.
Do EU citizens need to exchange their license?
No, EU/EEA licenses are valid indefinitely in Poland. Exchange is voluntary but can be done for convenience.