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Everyone wants to have a perfect driving licence, which will never expire. The reality is quite different.

To get the Polish driving license requires many steps. The most important ones are the medical exam and theory as well as practical classes. You must also meet the age requirements of the category for which you are applying for a driver's license.


1. Medical examination

The first thing that needs to be done in order to get your driving license is to get a doctor's approval (orzeczenie lekarskie) 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, like whether you suffer from problems with your eyesight or any other medical issue but they will not actually examine you in any way. The cost for this exam is about 200 PLN.

If you're from an area that is part of the EU or EEA or one that is a member of the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic then you don't have to take this step, as your driving licence will be recognized as valid in Poland. If however, you're from a nation that isn't part of any of these groups, then you'll need to take a medical exam as well as a theoretical and practical driving test to obtain a Polish license.

It is possible to take both of these exams in English. However it's dependent on the centre. Call ahead to check on availability prior to making an appointment. You'll also have to book an interpreter if your level of Polish isn't high enough to pass the test.

Once you have your medical certificate you must visit the district authority to complete an individual driver profile (PKK - Profil Kandydata na Kierowce). You'll need to submit an image of your passport and proof of your residence in Poland and a current photo in colour.

Then you go into a special office where they create your personal file, scan your documents and give them to you. From this point you can begin preparing for the tests and enroll at a driving academy. WORD is offered in many major cities, and even in smaller ones. However certain schools require payment to run their courses.

2. Theory test

If you have an international driving license valid in Poland provided you have an International Driving Permit ("IDP"). If you plan to operate a car in Poland for more than six months, then you'll require an IDP. It is necessary to exchange your IDP for a Polish licence if you don't have one. You must meet four conditions to be able to complete the process You must be a Polish citizen and you must have passed a medical exam and pass a state driving exam and you must have completed your driving lessons in a school that is approved by the government.

To pass the state driving exam you will require a Driving Candidate Profile (PKK) and other documents. Those include your ID, health certificate, a valid driving instructor's report and a photocopy of your visa or residency permit. The driving test is divided into two parts, the theoretical part and the practical. The theoretical portion includes 32 multiple-choice questions and covers such subjects as road signs, traffic laws, emergency protocol and safe driving practices. To pass, you must correctly answer 26 questions.

The practical part of your driving test is driving on a public road under the supervision of a trained instructor. During this period, a driver will observe your ability to follow the rules of driving, especially in difficult situations such as roads or city streets. The duration of the practical test is around 40 minutes.

Before you can take the state driving exam it is required to apply for an PKK (Driving Candidate Profile) at the Province Road Traffic Centers (Wojewodzkie Osrodki Ruchu Drogowego - WORD). To apply for this you'll need your identity document and proof of payment of the fee required and a photo of you. If you don't know Polish it is possible to be assisted by an experienced interpreter during the test.

3. Practical test

If you're driving that has a foreign license, you'll also need to pass an actual test. It's a more difficult test than the one for theory, and the rate of passing is lower. Additionally, you can take the practical test only if you're legally living in Poland. If you're not, your driving licence will be valid for a long time. You may also be fined if are stopped by the police for driving without a valid driver's licence.

To pass the practical test, you'll need to provide a completed application form - available online and to be filled out in Polish (Google Translate can help). You'll also require an official medical certificate proving that you are fit to drive.

Bring a photo ID and evidence of health insurance coverage, along with a recent colour photograph (size 3,5cm x 4,5cm). You will need to sign up with the department of civil affairs as a driver candidate which will require you to complete an online profile of the driving candidate (RKK) and then receive a code number to use in the system.

The process is often complicated and time-consuming, particularly if you're not familiar with Polish language. It is advisable to employ an English-speaking instructor and to schedule your lessons in advance. In certain regions, you can also find driving schools that offer lessons in English.

Anyone who is seeking an Polish driving license is obliged to submit a copy of the residence permit or visa for non-EU citizens. This is required to prove that you have resided in Poland for at least the period of 185 days.

The office will require proof of payment for the theory and practical test. The total cost should be around 1,500 PLN. There is the option of paying cash, but this doesn't guarantee you faster processing of documents. The entire process can take between two and four weeks. In some areas it could take longer. Ask your local office if are unsure of the deadlines.

4. Documents

For foreigners who have relocated to Poland and would like to drive, obtaining an Polish driver's license is essential for avoiding problems with insurance for cars. However, before they can get that license, they must pass the theoretical exam and this will cost them. This process will be easier for foreigners who are citizens of countries who have signed the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of 1968.

First, they must prove that they have been living in Poland for at least six months. This is verified by a local address registration, residence permit or visa. The applicant must also fill out the complete application form. The form is available on the internet or at the local office. You must also provide a recent photograph that measures 35 x 45 mm as well as evidence of identity such as a passport. They must also include an official health certificate that proves they are competent to drive.

The voivodship office then prepare the driving licence documents to issue. It usually takes between 5 and 9 working days. In cases that require extensive testing the wait time could be up to 1 month.

In addition to the document proving the right to reside in Poland, a person who is a foreign national must also provide a copy of their medical certificate. motorrad führerschein in polen machen is important because if they do not have a valid health certificate, they will be required to sit for the theory exam and again, which could increase the time they wait for the exam by up to 2 months.

After the driving license has been prepared the fee has to be paid at the office. This is 100 PLN for EU citizens and 250 PLN for citizens who are not EU citizens. This fee can be paid by bank transfer or credit or debit card. The applicant will receive their driver's license at their residence address. If for any reason, the driving licence is not issued, an appeal can be filed to the Local Government Appeals Board in Rzeszow via the City Mayor.

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