How Much Does an EU Driving License Cost?

Everyone hopes to have an excellent driving license which will never expire. The reality is quite different.

The process of obtaining the Polish driver's license is complicated. The most important ones include medical examination, theory and practical lessons. You must also meet the age requirements of the category for which you're applying for a driving licence.

1. Medical exam

To obtain your driver's license, first get an official doctor's (orzeczenie Lkarskie) approval that you are fit to drive. It may sound strange however this is how it operates in Poland. The doctor will ask you a series of silly questions about your health and wellbeing, for instance the case if you're having issues with your vision or other medical problems. They won't even examine you physically. The cost for this exam is about 200 PLN.

If you're from a country which is part of the EU, EEA, or a member of 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic you don't need to take this extra step as your driving license will be accepted as valid in Poland. If, however, you're from a nation that doesn't belong to either of these groups and you're not a member, then you'll need pass a medical test as well as a theoretical and practical driving exam in order to be able to obtain a Polish licence.

It is possible to take both of these tests lkw führerschein in polen machen English. However, it depends on the center. Contact the centre ahead of time to confirm availability prior to making an appointment. It's also worth mentioning that if you don't have a sufficient amount of Polish to be able to pass the exam, then you'll need to hire an interpreter for the entire day.

Once you've got your medical certificate, you'll have to visit the district authority and get an official driver's profile completed (PKK - Profil Kandydata na Kierowce). You'll need a scan photocopy of your passport and evidence of your residence in Poland, as well as a color photo.

Then you go into a special office where they make your personal file scan your documents and give them to you. At this point you can begin preparing for the test and enroll in a driving school. WORD is readily available in all major cities, and in smaller ones. However some schools require a fee to run their courses.

2. Theory test

If you hold a driving license issued in another country, it is valid in Poland in the event that you carry an International Driving Permit ('IDP') deutsche fahrschule in polen addition to it. You must have an IDP for any car driven in Poland for more than six months. If not, you will need to exchange it for a Polish driving license. You must meet four requirements for the process to be completed that include: you must be a Polish citizen and you must pass a medical examination and you must pass a driving test administered by the state and you must have completed driving lessons at a school that is approved by the government.

You'll need to submit the Driving Candidate Profile, as well as other documents in order to take the state driving test. They include your ID and health certificate, an approved driving instructor's report, and the photocopy of your passport or residency permit. The driving test is split into two parts, the theoretical part and the practical. The theoretical portion includes 32 multiple-choice questions that cover subjects as road signs and traffic laws, emergency procedures and safe driving practices. You must correctly answer at least 26 questions in order to pass.

The practical part of the driving exam involves driving a car on a public roadway under supervised supervision. During this period the instructor will be watching your ability to follow the rules of the road, particularly in difficult situations like city streets or highways. The duration of the practice test is approximately 40 minutes.

Before you can pass the driving test for state you must apply for an PKK (Driving Candidate Profile) at the Province Road Traffic Centers (Wojewodzkie Osrodki Ruchu Drogowego - WORD). You'll need your identification document and proof that you have paid the required fee as well as a photograph of yourself. If you don't speak Polish, a professional translator can accompany you during the examination.

3. Practical test

If you're driving a car that has a foreign license, you'll also need to pass an actual test. This is a more difficult test than the theory one and the rate of passing is quite low. Additionally, you can take the test on the spot only if you're legally resident in Poland. If you are not, your driving permit 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.

In order to take the practical test you have to fill out an application form - available online and needing to be completed in Polish (Google Translate can help). Also, you will require an official medical certificate that proves you are competent to drive.

Bring your photo ID and evidence of health insurance coverage along with an up-to-date colour photo (size 3,5cm x 3,5cm). You must register with the department of civil affairs as a candidate for driving - this will require you to fill in an online profile of the driving candidate (RKK) and then receive a code number that you can use in the system.

The process can be difficult and time-consuming, especially if you're not familiar with Polish language. It is advisable to hire an English-speaking instructor and to make reservations for your lessons well in advance. You can also find driving school that offer English lessons in certain regions.

The person applying for an Polish driver's license must submit a copy either of their residence permit or visa if not EU citizens. This is required to prove that you've resided in Poland for at least the period of 185 days.

The office will also require a proof of payment for theory and practical tests. The total cost of the process should be around 1,500 PLN. There is the option of paying cash, however this doesn't guarantee faster processing of documents. The entire process can take two to four weeks. In some locations it could take longer. If you're not sure about the deadlines, be sure to ask your local office.

4. Documents

For foreigners who have moved to Poland and want to drive, getting a Polish driver's license is essential to avoid problems with car insurance. Before they can get this, they have to pass the test in theory, which will cost them. The good aspect is that if they're citizens of countries who have signed the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, this process will be much less difficult than for non-natives.

The first thing they need to do is ensure that they have lived in Poland for at least 6 months. This must be documented by either local address registration, a residence permit, or a visa. The applicant should also submit the complete application form. The form is available on the internet or at the local office. They must also submit an up-to-date photo that measures 35 x 45 mm as well as evidence of identity like a passport. In addition, they should include an official certificate from the health care system that confirms that they do not have any health contraindications to driving.

Once they have submitted these documents, the voivodship office will draft their driving licence to issue. This can take up to nine working days. Waiting times can be as long as 1 month in situations that require a thorough examination.

A foreign national also needs to provide a copy of his or her medical certificate. It is important to possess a valid medical certificate since without it, the foreigner will have to take a new theory test, which could extend the time they wait by as much as two months.

After the driving licence is issued, you will be required to pay a fee at the office. The fee is 100 PLN (for EU citizens) and 250 PLN (for non-EU citizens). The fee is payable via bank transfer, debit or motorradführerschein polen (Postheaven.net) credit card. The driver's license will then be mailed to the address of the applicant's home. If the driving license is not issued due to any reason the City Mayor may appeal to the Local Government Appeals Board of Rzeszow.