Poland
Getting a Driver's License in Poland
Summary: Here's a primer on how to get your driver's license in Poland.
Sometimes when you're new to a country a task like getting your driver's license can make you feel like you're 16 years old again trying to pass your driver's test. Here's an overview of the process of getting your driver's license in Poland.
In Poland, foreigners are allowed to drive if they have a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) along with their valid home country driving license. The IDP is valid for six months after the first day of the foreigner's last legal entry into Poland. After this period, a foreigner is required to obtain a Polish driving license to continue driving legally.
For EU citizens, they can use their home country driving license until it expires. However, if they have been living in Poland for more than 185 days, they are required to exchange their EU driving license for a Polish one. Non-EU citizens, on the other hand, must obtain a Polish driving license after six months of their legal stay in Poland.
It's important to note that driving licenses are issued by the local Voivodeship (province) office, and the requirements for obtaining a Polish driving license include passing a medical examination and a theoretical and practical driving test. The tests are usually conducted in Polish, but some Voivodeships offer tests in English or German.
There are no specific driving requirements that differ based on the city, state, or region in Poland. The rules and regulations for driving are consistent throughout the country. However, it's always advisable to be aware of local traffic rules and signs, as well as parking regulations in different cities.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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