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Ukraine (B, BE)
Direct swap, no exams. C/CE/D/DE — WORD theory required. 30 days.
Starostwo · WORD · 185 days
Driving licence exchange
Swap CIS / non-EU driving licence for a Polish one
A foreigner residing in Poland for more than 185 days must swap their foreign driving licence for a Polish one — otherwise it loses validity for driving after 6 months. We exchange licences from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Moldova and other countries — sworn translation, medical exam, psych test, application to starostwo and assistance with WORD theory exam where required.
Issuance
14–30 days
starostwo · varies by voivodeshipState fee
100.50 PLN
licence card feeWhere
Starostwo + WORD
application + theory exam if neededValidity
up to 15 years
B / B+E · less for C, DWhich licences we exchange
Poland operates under bilateral treaties and the 1968 Vienna Convention. Not every category swaps automatically.
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Belarus (B, BE)
Direct swap under 2003 bilateral. HGV/bus categories — theory.
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Russia (B, BE)
Vienna Convention swap. C/D — mandatory theory at WORD.
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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
Vienna Convention. Often theory. Voivodeship-dependent.
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Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan
Vienna Convention or bilateral. C/D — theory always; B — usually direct swap.
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United Kingdom (post-Brexit)
Direct swap within 5 years of Polish residency.
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USA, Canada
B only — direct swap under bilateral. C/D — full course.
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Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen
No swap — full OSK course required.
How we run it
Standard 30–45 days. With WORD theory — up to 60.
- 01
Consultation
20 minCountry, category, status, theory needs. Action plan.
- 02
Sworn translation
2–3 daysBoth sides translated by sworn translator — starostwo requirement.
- 03
Medical exam
1–2 daysAuthorised doctor — 200 PLN, 30 min. Cat. 1 (B) or 2 (C/D).
- 04
Psych test
1 dayC/D only or per doctor. ~200 PLN, 1 hour.
- 05
Filing at starostwo
1 dayWydział komunikacji of your residence. Pay 100.50 PLN.
- 06
WORD theory if required
1–14 daysPolish, Ukrainian or English. 30 questions, pass 68/74.
- 07
Polish licence pickup
14–30 daysStarosta issues Polish, retains the foreign one (sent back to issuing country).
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What we need
Base set.
- Foreign licence (original + copies of both sides)01
- Sworn translation into Polish02
- Passport (original + photo-page copy)03
- PESEL and meldunek (or proof of stay >185 days)04
- Residence card or other legal-stay document05
- Cat. 1 (B) or 2 (C/D) medical certificate06
- Psych certificate (C/D or on referral)07
- Biometric photo 35×45 mm08
- Completed application — we prepare it09
- Proof of 100.50 PLN payment10
Our fee
Fixed price per stage. State fees and exams billed at actuals.
Consultation
Free
20 minutes · case reviewPopularTurnkey exchange
from 600 PLN
Translation, medical, starostwoExchange + WORD theory
from 950 PLN
Prep & assistance includedFull OSK course
from 1,800 PLN
B · when no swap available* LegalWin fees. State fee (100.50 PLN), medical (~200), psych (~200), sworn translation (~80), WORD (50 PLN/category) — separate. OSK courses (1,800–4,500 PLN) at provider rates.
Legal basis
- §01Act on Driving Persons of 5 January 2011
- §02Minister of Infrastructure Regulation of 24 November 2022 on foreign-licence exchange
- §031968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic
- §041973 PRL–USSR mutual recognition treaty (still in force)
- §05Bilateral treaties with Ukraine (2003), Belarus (2004), Moldova (2014)
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Frequently asked
Standard 30–45 days. With WORD theory — up to 60. Urgent (expiring licence) — we file without translation on day one and complete the translation in parallel.
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Licence exchange in 30 days
Free consultation: country, category, status. From first visit to Polish licence — typically 30–45 days. With WORD theory — up to 60.