Exchange a foreign driving licence in Poland
Rules depend on the issuing country, document validity, international conventions and normal-residence status. We first identify the applicable route.
Who is this service for?
- Holders of driving licences issued outside Poland
- People whose document requires authority verification
- Applicants who need translations or additional attachments
How we can help
- Issuing-country rule assessment
- Document checklist for the competent authority
- Application and correspondence support
How the process works
- 1
Document and circumstances check
- 2
Identifying the competent authority
- 3
Preparing attachments
- 4
Filing and case monitoring
Documents and requirements
The list may include the licence, identity document, photograph, residence evidence and, where required, a translation or authenticity confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I exchange my foreign driving licence for a Polish one?
The rules for using a foreign driving licence in Poland depend on the issuing country. A valid licence issued by an EU Member State generally does not need to be exchanged solely because the holder has lived in Poland for 185 days. For licences issued by other countries, the applicable country rules, international conventions, licence validity and normal-residence status must be checked.
Official sources
Confirm current requirements in the official source before filing.