Mis à jour le 22 avril 2026
Permis de Conduire en Pologne pour Expatriés
Oui, pendant 6 months from residency registration. Après cela, vous devez convertir vers un permis Pologne. L'examen officiel est uniquement en Polish, mais vous pouvez pratiquer en anglais avec AutoviaTest.
Faits Clés : Permis de Conduire Pologne pour Expatriés
- Autorité d'Examen
- WORD — Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego
- Langue d'Examen Officielle
- Polish
- Période de Grâce
- 6 months from residency registration
- Temps de Traitement
- 2-4 weeks (exchange) or 2-3 months (full test)
- Examen Théorique Requis
- Oui (si pas d'accord d'échange)
- Examen Pratique Requis
- Oui (si pas d'accord d'échange)
- Examen Médical
- Requis
- Coût Total
- PLN 300-500 (~€70-115) exchange or PLN 2,000-4,000 (~€460-920) full test
Éligibilité par Nationalité
Citoyens UE/EEE
EU licenses valid indefinitely. No exchange required.
Citoyens US/UK
No agreement with USA, UK, Canada, or Australia. Full theory and practical tests required.
Autres Citoyens Non-UE
Must exchange within 6 months of residency. May require full test depending on agreements.
Étudiants
Can use foreign license with IDP during studies. Must convert if staying permanently.
Documents Requis
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓PESEL number
- ✓Residency registration (zameldowanie)
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Passport photos
Détail des Coûts
- Frais de Conversion/Examen
- PLN 100 (~€23)
- Examen Médical
- PLN 200-300 (~€45-70)
- Traduction
- PLN 50-150 (~€12-35)
- Total Estimé
- PLN 300-500 (~€70-115) exchange or PLN 2,000-4,000 (~€460-920) full test
Accords d'Échange de Permis
Échange Direct (Pas d'Examen Requis) · 5
Accords d'Échange de Permis
Échange Direct (Pas d'Examen Requis) · 5
EU/EEA countriesSwitzerlandJapanSouth KoreaTaiwan
Pas d'Accord (Examen Complet Requis): USA, UK, Canada, Australia - must take full tests
Conseils pour Expatriés en Pologne
- 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
Questions Fréquentes
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.