Do you want to drive cars in Poland? read the following article

In order to obtain a driver's license, foreigners must meet a number of requirements for its issuance

               First of all, the foreigner must prove that his/her place of residence is on the territory of Poland, with the proviso that, he/she has been residing on the territory of the country for at least 185 days due to his/her personal and professional ties, or with the intention of permanent residence solely due to his/her personal ties. This condition will also be fulfilled if the foreigner, during this period, regularly traveled to another EU country for purposes such as work.

In addition to the above, a foreigner applying for a driver's license must also:

  1. Reach the minimum age for the relevant driving license category;
  2. Obtain an appropriate medical and psychological certificate that there are no contraindications to driving;
  3. Undergo the training required to obtain a driver's license for a given category (such courses are conducted by private schools);
  4. Pass the state examination for obtaining a driving license of the relevant category (the state examination consists of theoretical and practical parts. You can take it at any provincial traffic center).

Obtaining a driver's license by a foreigner in practice

Before taking the state exam, one must take a driving course at any driving school and visit a doctor for a proper examination. Establishments providing driving courses, usually cooperate with such doctors. After the training course, you should go to the Provincial Traffic Center to take the theoretical part of the state driving test. A foreigner can take the theoretical exam in either English or German. After obtaining a positive result, one takes the practical exam, which must take place in the presence of a sworn translator (of course, if the foreigner takes it). Importantly, the exam itself, both theoretical and practical, is no different from the one taken by Polish citizens. The scope of the material and the question base remain the same.

               Naturally, as in all matters related to the legalization of residence and work of Foreigners, also for assistance in obtaining a driver's license, we invite you to contact our Law firm for foreigners!