Aggiornato il 22 aprile 2026
Patente di Guida in Polonia per Espatriati
Sì, per 6 months from residency registration. Dopo, devi convertire a una patente Polonia. L'esame ufficiale è solo in Polish, ma puoi praticare in inglese con AutoviaTest.
Fatti Chiave: Patente di Guida Polonia per Espatriati
- Autorità d'Esame
- WORD — Wojewódzki Ośrodek Ruchu Drogowego
- Lingua Esame Ufficiale
- Polish
- Periodo di Grazia
- 6 months from residency registration
- Tempo di Elaborazione
- 2-4 weeks (exchange) or 2-3 months (full test)
- Esame Teorico Richiesto
- Sì (se nessun accordo di scambio)
- Esame Pratico Richiesto
- Sì (se nessun accordo di scambio)
- Visita Medica
- Richiesto
- Costo Totale
- PLN 300-500 (~€70-115) exchange or PLN 2,000-4,000 (~€460-920) full test
Idoneità per Nazionalità
Cittadini UE/SEE
EU licenses valid indefinitely. No exchange required.
Cittadini US/UK
No agreement with USA, UK, Canada, or Australia. Full theory and practical tests required.
Altri Cittadini Non-UE
Must exchange within 6 months of residency. May require full test depending on agreements.
Studenti
Can use foreign license with IDP during studies. Must convert if staying permanently.
Documenti Richiesti
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓PESEL number
- ✓Residency registration (zameldowanie)
- ✓Medical certificate
- ✓Original foreign license
- ✓Passport photos
Dettaglio Costi
- Tassa Conversione/Esame
- PLN 100 (~€23)
- Visita Medica
- PLN 200-300 (~€45-70)
- Traduzione
- PLN 50-150 (~€12-35)
- Totale Stimato
- PLN 300-500 (~€70-115) exchange or PLN 2,000-4,000 (~€460-920) full test
Accordi di Scambio Patente
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Accordi di Scambio Patente
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Nessun Accordo (Esame Completo Richiesto): USA, UK, Canada, Australia - must take full tests
Consigli per Espatriati in 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
Domande Frequenti
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.