How Much Does an EU Driving License Cost?
Everyone wants to have an ideal driving license, which will never expire. But the reality is different.
Getting the Polish driving license is a lot of procedures. The most important include medical examination and theory as well as practical lessons. It is also important to meet the requirements of age for the category of the driving license.
1. Medical exam
To get your driving license, you must first get an official doctor's (orzeczenie lkarskie) confirmation that you're qualified to drive. It may sound odd, but it's the way things work in Poland. The doctor will ask you a lot of silly questions about your health, for instance, whether you suffer from issues with your eyesight or any other medical issue and will never physically examine you in any way. The cost for this test is about 200 PLN.
If you are coming from a nation that is part of the EU, EEA, or an EEA member under the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic you do not need to take this extra step since your driving license will be recognized as valid in Poland. If you are coming from a country that is not a member you must pass both a theoretical and a practical test, and also an exam for medical certification to obtain a Polish driving licence.
Both exams can be taken in English however it is somewhat of a hit or miss based on the center. Contact the centre ahead of time to confirm availability before making an appointment. You'll also need to book an interpreter if your level of Polish is not high enough to pass the exam.
After you've received your medical certificate, you must visit the district authority to get an official driver's profile completed (PKK Profil Kandydata na Kierowce). You'll need a scanned photocopy of your passport and proof of your residency in Poland and a colour photo.
Then, you visit an office specifically designed for you where they create your personal file and scan your documents to give them to you. From there you can begin preparing for the tests and enroll at a driving school. You can find WORD facilities in all major cities, and most smaller ones, although schools often require a fee to be able to run their classes.
2. Theory test
If you hold an international driving license, it's valid in Poland provided you have an International Driving Permit ("IDP"). You will need to have an IDP for each vehicle used in Poland for longer than six months. It is mandatory to exchange the IDP in exchange for an official Polish licence if you do not have one. The process requires you to meet four conditions: you must be a Polish resident and you must have passed medical exams and pass the state-issued driving test and then complete your driving lessons at an approved by the government.
You'll need to submit an Driving Candidate Profile, as well as other documents in order to take the state-issued driving test. These include your ID and a health certificate, an approved driving instructor's report and the photocopy of your passport or residency permit. The driving test itself consists of two parts: the theory portion and the practical. The theoretical part includes thirty-two multiple-choice tests and covers topics as road signs, traffic laws, emergency protocols and safe driving methods. You must answer correctly at least 26 of the questions to pass.
The practical part of the driving test consists of driving a car on a road that is public and under supervised supervision. During the time, an instructor will be observing your ability to follow the rules of driving on the road, especially in difficult situations such as city streets or highways. The duration of the practice test is around 40 minutes.
Before you can pass the driving test of the state it is required to apply for PKK (Driving Candidate Profile) at the Province Road Traffic Centers (Wojewodzkie Osrodki Ruchu Drogowego - WORD). To do this you'll need your identity document as well as proof of paying the fee, and a photo of you. If you don't speak Polish an experienced translator will accompany you during the exam.
3. Practical test
If you're driving a car that has a foreign license, you'll also have to pass the practical test. This is a much harder test than the one for theory and the pass rate is low. Furthermore, you are able to take the test in a practical manner only if you're legally resident in Poland. If you're not, your driving permit will be valid for a long time. You may also be fined if you are stopped by the police for driving without a valid driving license.
To pass the test, you must fill out an application form in Polish. Google Translate will help. Also, you will require an official medical certificate that proves you are competent to drive.
Bring a photo ID and evidence of health insurance coverage, as well as a recent colour photograph (size 3,5cm x 3,5cm). You will have to sign up with the department of civil affairs as a driver candidate - this will require you to complete an online profile of the driving candidate (RKK) and get an identification number to use in the system.
The process is often complicated and time-consuming, especially if you're not familiar with Polish language. It's best to hire an instructor who speaks English and book your lessons in advance. In motorrad führerschein in polen kosten there are driving schools that offer lessons in English.
The person who is applying for a Polish driver's license has to submit an original copy of their residence permit or visa if they are not EU citizens. This is required to prove that you've been in Poland for more than 185 days.
The office will need proof of payment for the theory and the practical test. The total cost should be about 1500 PLN. You can pay in cash however it doesn't guarantee faster processing of your documents. The entire process takes between two and four weeks. In certain areas, it could be even longer. If you're not sure about the deadlines, it's best to contact the local office.
4. Documents
It is important for foreigners wanting to drive in Poland to obtain a Polish driving license in order to avoid issues with their car insurance. However, before they can obtain that, they must pass the theory test and this will cost them. This will be less difficult for foreigners who are citizens of countries who have signed the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of 1968.
First, they must prove that they've lived in Poland for at least six months. This must be documented by either local address registration or a residence permit or an entry visa. You must also fill out a complete application form. The form can be found online or at the local office. They must also submit an image of recent date that is 35 x 45 mm and documents of identification like a passport. They must also include an official health certificate that confirms they are competent to drive.
Once they have submitted these documents, the voivodship office will prepare their driving licence document to issue. This could take up to nine working days. Waiting times could be as long as 1 month in cases that require a thorough exam.
In addition to the document that proves their right to live in Poland, a person who is a foreign national must provide a copy or a copy of their medical certificate. It is crucial to have a valid medical certificate since without it, the foreigner will have to take a new theory test, which could increase the time they wait by two months.
Once the driving license has been prepared, a fee will need to be paid at the office. This fee is 100 PLN to EU citizens and 250 PLN for non-EU citizens. The fee can be paid by bank transfer, debit or credit card. The applicant will receive their driver's license at their home address. If the driving license is not issued for any reason the City Mayor may appeal to the Local Government Appeals Board of Rzeszow.