How Much Does an EU Driving License Cost?
Everyone wants to have an ideal driving license, which will never expire. The reality is a bit different.
The process for obtaining a Polish driver's license is a thorny process. The most crucial are: medical exam and theory as well as practical classes. You must also meet the age requirements of the category for which you're applying for a driver's license.
1. Medical exam
The first thing to be done in order to get your driving license is obtaining the approval of a doctor (orzeczenie lekarskie) that you can drive. It might sound strange, but this is the way it works in Poland. The doctor will ask you a bunch of questions that aren't really relevant to your health, like the possibility of issues with your eyesight or any other medical issue but they will not actually examine you at all. The cost of this exam is approximately 200 PLN.
If you are coming from a country that is part of the EU, EEA, or an EEA member under the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic you don't have to take this additional step as your driving license will be accepted as valid in Poland. If you're from a country that is not a member, you will need to pass both a practical and theoretical test, and also an exam for medical certification to obtain a Polish driving licence.
It is possible to pass both of these exams in English. However it is contingent on the centre. Contact the centre ahead of time to confirm availability prior to scheduling an appointment. It's also worth mentioning that if you don't have a sufficient amount of Polish to easily ace the exam, then you'll have to book an interpreter for the entire day.
After you've received your medical certificate, you'll need to go to the district authorities and have an official driver's profile completed (PKK Profile Kandydata na Kierowce). You'll need the passport scan as well as proof of your residency in Poland and a recent photo in color.
Then, you enter an office that is specially designed to make your personal file and scan your documents to give them to you. Then you can begin getting ready for your driving test and then enroll in an instructor. WORD is offered in many major cities, and even in smaller ones. However certain schools require payment for their courses.
2. Theory test
If you hold a foreign driving license valid in Poland if you also carry an International Driving Permit ("IDP"). If you plan to operate a car in Poland for a longer period than six months, you'll require an IDP. If not, you will need to exchange it in exchange for a Polish driving license. The process requires that you satisfy four requirements that include: you must be a Polish resident, you must have passed medical exams and you must pass the state driving exam and take driving lessons in a government-approved school.
You'll need to fill out an Driving Candidate Profile, as well as other documents to take the state-issued driving test. Those include your ID and medical certificate, a certified driving instructor's report and the photocopy of your passport or residency permit. The driving test is divided into two parts: the theoretical and the practical. The theory part consists of 32 multiple-choice questions covering topics such as traffic signs, road signs emergency protocols, safe driving techniques. To pass, you must correctly answer 26 questions.
The practical portion of the driving test involves driving a vehicle on a public road under supervised supervision. During this period, a driver will observe your ability to follow the rules of driving on the road particularly in difficult conditions such as highways or city streets. The duration of the practice test is about 40 minutes.
Before you can sit for the state driving exam it is required to apply for an PKK (Driving Candidate Profile) at the Province Road Traffic Centers (Wojewodzkie Osrodki Ruchudrogowego - WORD). To do this, you will need: your identification document, proof of payment of the fee, and a picture of yourself. If you don't speak Polish, you can 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 tougher test than the theory and the pass rate is quite low. You can only take the test on the spot in the event that you are legally resident of Poland. If you're not, your driving license will be valid for a long time and should you be stopped by police, you could be fined for driving with a valid driver's licence.
In order to pass the practical test, you'll need to fill out an application form that is available on the internet and must be filled out in Polish (Google Translate can help). Also, you must have an official medical certificate that proves you're qualified to drive.
Bring a photo ID and evidence of health insurance coverage, and an up-to-date colour photo (size 3,5cm x 3,5cm). You will be required to register as a driver candidate with the Department of Civil Affairs. This will require you fill out a Driving Profile of the candidate (RKK) to be issued a code to use within the system.
The process can be difficult and time-consuming, particularly when you're not a native speaker of the Polish language. It's a good idea to find an English-speaking instructor, and to schedule your lessons in advance. In motorradführerschein in polen will also find driving schools that offer lessons in English.
A person who's applying for an Polish driving license is obliged to provide 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 also require proof of payment for theory and practical tests. The total cost of the process is approximately 1,500 PLN. There is a possibility of paying cash, however, this does not guarantee faster processing of documents. The entire process takes between two and four weeks. In some places, it can be longer. If you're not sure about the deadlines, be sure to inquire with the office in your area.
4. Documents
For foreigners who have moved to Poland and would like to drive, obtaining an Polish driver's license is essential to avoid problems with insurance for cars. Before they can get this, they must first pass the theoretical test and pay. The good news 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 foreigners of other nationalities.
First they have to demonstrate that they have been living in Poland for at least six months. This should be verified with either a local address registration, a residence permit, or an entry visa. The applicant should also submit the application form in its entirety. The form can be found online or at the local office. They must also submit an up-to-date photo that measures 35 x 45 mm as well as proof of identification such as a passport. They must also submit a health care certificate that proves they are competent to drive.
After they have submitted the documents, the voivodship office will prepare 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 exam.
A foreign national will also need to provide a copy of his or her medical certificate. It is crucial to possess a valid medical certificate because without it, the foreigner will have to take a new theory test, which could increase the waiting time by two months.
Once your driving license is completed after the driving licence is issued, you are required to pay a fee at the office. The cost is 100 PLN (for EU citizens) and 250 PLN (for non-EU citizens). This fee can be paid by bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. The applicant will receive their driver's license at their residence address. If the driving license is not issued for any reason, the City Mayor can appeal to the Local Government Appeals Board of Rzeszow.