Exchange of a foreign driving licence for a Polish licence
We check the requirements applicable to the issuing of the document, the place of residence in Poland and the type of driving licence. We explain when translation, document verification or exam is needed.
What is the exchange of driving licences?
Legal stay and requirements
We help you check the possibility of exchanging driving licenses, required residence status and prepare the necessary documents to submit your application.
Support for documents and procedures
We prepare applications, help complete documents, translations and support at the stages covered by the contract of official procedure.
Service in Gdańsk and the whole of Poland
We conduct matters locally in the Pomeranian Voivodeship and remotely for clients from all over Poland.
Who we help with the exchange of driving licences
People living and working in Poland
For foreigners who legally reside in Poland and need to exchange driving licences for everyday life or work.
Long-term residents
For people who want to organize formalities after moving to Poland and obtain Polish driving rights.
What matters concerning the exchange of driving licences we conduct
Exchange of a foreign driving licence
Assistance in preparing the application, the documents required and the official formalities.
Driving licence and legal stay
We explain what residence permits are required for the exchange of driving licences.
Translation and verification of documents
Assistance with certified translations and checking the documents for accuracy.
Issues and official requests
Assistance upon receipt of an official request for completion of documents or in the event of procedural problems.
Driving licence for foreigners
Help for persons with a residence card, PESEL or residence registration in Poland.
Contact with authority and follow-up
Assistance in communication with the authority within the scope of the contract and communication of the correspondence received.
What is the support process for the exchange of driving licences?
We analyze the foreign driving license and the situation of the holder, check the appropriate procedure, prepare the agreed scope of documents and explain further official activities.
Verification of the driving licence
We check whether the document is valid in Poland, whether and when it needs to be exchanged and whether translation, verification of data or theoretical examination will be needed.
Preparation of documents
We organize certified translation of driving licences, photos and other required documents.
Submission of an application
We’re explaining how to apply. Any assistance or representation shall be determined separately, taking into account the requirements of the competent authority.
Receipt of Polish driving licence
After a positive verification you receive a Polish driving licence valid throughout the EU.
Scope of assistance for the exchange of driving licences
Analysis of situation and documents
We check the basis for residence, the country of issue of the driving licence and the requirements for the exchange of documents.
List of required documents
We indicate what documents, translations and annexes are needed to submit an application.
Preparation of applications and forms
We help prepare the application and the necessary documents for the authority.
Checking the documents for completeness and accuracy
We verify the completeness of the documentation and help avoid formal errors.
Support for contacts with the authority
We help communicate with the authority and explain procedural issues.
Support for official requests for completion
We support in responding to official requests and completing additional documents.
Help with more complex cases
Support in case of procedural problems, refusal or additional verification of documents.
Examples of situations and scope of support
See the problems that most customers come to us with and what actions we can help with.
Exchange of non-EU driving licences requiring confirmation of data or theoretical examination
See what documents, risks and further steps are worth examining.
Problem with documents or an official request from the authority
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Related services
Exchange of driving licences may require confirmation of the place of residence, stay and documents from the issuing State.
Most common problems with the exchange of driving licences
What do clients say?
Read reviews from people who have used our services.
Хочу оставить отзыв, потому что ребята реально заслуживают благодарности. Моя ситуация тянулась очень долго: больше года после подачи документов и уже около шести месяцев после сдачи отпечатков пальцев не было вообще никаких. Всё время висел статус «анализ материалов», и ничего не менялось. Решила обратиться в эту фирму, и с этого момента дело наконец сдвинулось с мёртвой точки. Уже на первой консультации мне всё спокойно и понятно объяснили: какая у меня ситуация, что можно сделать, какие документы нужно донести или исправить. Сразу стало видно, что люди знают свою работу и реально разбираются в процессе. Дальше всё прошло очень быстро и чётко. Помогли со всеми формальностями по карте побыту, всё подготовили как нужно, и уже через два месяца после обращения я получила положительное решение. Всё это время была поддержка от начала и до конца, на любые вопросы отвечали, подсказывали и помогали. Отдельно хочу отметить Кшиштофа - настоящий профессионал, видно, что человек с большим опытом. И большое спасибо Зюзанне за очень приятное и внимательное отношение: всегда на связи, всё объяснит, подскажет и поможет. Я правда очень благодарна за помощь. Всё прошло чётко, грамотно и без лишнего стресса. Смело могу рекомендовать всем, кому нужна помощь с легализацией в Польше. English translation: I would like to leave a review because the team truly deserve thanks. My case had been dragging on for a very long time: more than a year after I submitted the documents, and nearly six months after giving my fingerprints, there had been no progress at all. The status remained ‘document review’, and nothing changed. I decided to contact this firm, and from that point my case finally began to move forward. At the first consultation, they calmly and clearly explained my situation, what could be done, and which documents needed to be submitted or corrected. It was immediately clear that they knew their work and genuinely understood the process. Everything then went very quickly and efficiently. They helped with all the residence card formalities, prepared everything properly, and I received a positive decision just two months after contacting them. I had support from beginning to end: they answered every question, explained things and helped. I would also like to mention Krzysztof - a true professional with extensive experience. Many thanks as well to Zuzanna for being so attentive and pleasant to deal with: always available, always willing to explain and help. I am genuinely very grateful for the help. Everything was handled clearly, competently and without unnecessary stress. I can confidently recommend them to anyone who needs help with legalising their stay in Poland.
Z pełnym przekonaniem możemy polecić tę firmę i Pana Krzysztofa w zakresie pomocy przy uzyskaniu karty pobytu. Cały proces przebiegł zdecydowanie szybciej, niż gdybyśmy zajmowali się tym samodzielnie. Od samego początku mogliśmy liczyć na terminowe wsparcie, jasne wyjaśnienia oraz bieżące informowanie o wszystkich krokach i etapach postępowania. Każda nasza wątpliwość była szybko rozwiewana, a komunikacja była sprawna i profesjonalna. Firma aktywnie kontaktowała się z Urzędem, monitorując sprawę i podejmując działania w celu przyspieszenia wydania decyzji, co było dla nas ogromnym wsparciem i odciążeniem. Całe doświadczenie oceniamy bardzo pozytywnie - profesjonalizm, zaangażowanie i realna skuteczność. Zdecydowanie polecamy!♥️♥️♥️ English translation: We can wholeheartedly recommend this firm and Mr Krzysztof for help with obtaining a residence card. The whole process was considerably faster than it would have been had we dealt with it ourselves. From the beginning, we could count on timely support, clear explanations and regular updates about every step and stage of the proceedings. Every concern was quickly addressed, and communication was efficient and professional. The firm actively contacted the authority, monitored the case and took steps to speed up the decision, which gave us enormous support and relief. We rate the whole experience very positively - professionalism, commitment and real effectiveness. We definitely recommend them!♥️♥️♥️
Благодарим Пана Кшиштофа и его команду за помощь в получении карт побыта для нашей семьи! 🥹 Мы ждали больше года хоть какого-то движения по делам, своевременно доносили все документы, писали во все возможные каналы связи, но ответа так ни разу и не получили! И самым лучшим решением было обратиться за помощью в Польский центр резиденции. Скажу честно, в самом начале были некоторые опасения, что результата может и не быть, как и у множества наших друзей, которые оплатили за ускорение дел и ничего не получилось. НО после первой консультации все сомнения ушли. 🤝 Нам все рассказали, объяснили и просто «взяли нас за руку» и провели через весь процесс получения карты всего за 3 месяца «под ключ»: ребята сами доносили все документов в Ужонд, отслеживали статус дела, записали на получение карты и лично сопровождали нас сегодня при получении карт на руки! 😊 От души рекомендую вашу компанию! Желаю вам процветания и много довольных клиентов! 🤍 English translation: We thank Mr Krzysztof and his team for helping our family obtain residence cards! 🥹 We waited for more than a year for any progress in our cases, submitted every document on time and wrote through every possible channel, but did not receive a reply even once. Contacting Polskie Centrum Rezydencji for help was the best decision. To be honest, at the beginning we had some concerns that there might be no result, as had happened to many of our friends who paid to speed up their cases and did not get a result. BUT after the first consultation, all doubts disappeared. 🤝 They told us everything, explained it and simply ‘took us by the hand’, guiding us through the whole process of obtaining the cards in just three months, as a complete service: the team themselves submitted all the documents to the Urząd, monitored the case status, booked the card collection appointment and personally accompanied us when we collected the cards! 😊 I wholeheartedly recommend your company! I wish you continued success and many satisfied clients! 🤍
Jestem niezwykle zadowolona z kontaktu z Polskim Centrum Rezydencji. Profesjonalizm i doświadczenie specjalistów PCR stoją na wyjątkowo wysokim poziomie - eksperci są wyraźnie zaznajomieni ze wszystkimi zawiłościami i niuansami związanymi z legalizacją pobytu. Szczególnie chciałabym podkreślić skuteczną komunikację - terminową i przejrzystą, z wyjaśnieniem wszystkich niezbędnych szczegółów. Zawsze mogłam liczyć na pomoc w kwestiach niejasnych, co bardzo cenię. Jestem bardzo wdzięczna specjalistom PCR za skuteczne i pomyślne prowadzenie mojej sprawy i z pełnym przekonaniem polecę ich każdemu, kto potrzebuje pomocy w sprawach legalizacji pobytu. English translation: I am extremely satisfied with my contact with Polskie Centrum Rezydencji. The professionalism and experience of the PCR specialists are of an exceptionally high standard - the experts are clearly familiar with all the complexities and nuances of legalising residence. I would particularly like to highlight the effective communication: timely and transparent, with every necessary detail explained. I could always count on help with anything unclear, which I greatly appreciate. I am very grateful to the PCR specialists for handling my case effectively and successfully, and I would confidently recommend them to anyone who needs help with residence legalisation matters.
Prices and models of cooperation
Scope matched to the case
Before starting we confirm the scope of the service, price and planned actions.
Prices for individual clients include VAT. Administrative, court and stamp duties, translations and other external costs are paid separately unless stated otherwise for a particular service. Payment may be split into up to four instalments.
Frequently asked questions about the exchange of a foreign driving licence
Answers concern the place of residence in Poland, documents, translations, verification of driving license and possible exam.
Do any foreign driving licenses need to be replaced?
No. A valid driving licence issued in an EU country does not generally need to be exchanged. For documents from other countries, residence in Poland, model document and relevant international agreement are important.
What license can you exchange in Poland?
In Poland you can exchange driving licences issued by EU countries and selected non-EU countries in accordance with existing international agreements and regulations.
Do you need a legal stay to exchange your driving license?
The place of residence in Poland must be demonstrated in accordance with the rules on driving licences. The authority may examine, inter alia, the period of habitual residence or study; the evidence required depends on the situation.
What documents are needed to exchange driving licences?
The required documents include an application, photograph, identity document, foreign driving licence and proof of payment. Depending on the document and your circumstances, a translation and proof of residence in Poland may also be required.
Can the authority refuse to exchange driving licences?
Yes, refusal may occur, among others, in case of deficiencies in documents, problems with verification of foreign driving licence or failure to meet formal requirements.
How we work in the exchange of driving licences
At first we check the type of foreign driving licence and the conditions for its replacement. We then determine the scope of documents, translations and support in contact with the competent authority.
Official sources and date checked
The information on this page was verified on 30 July 2026. Requirements and documents depend on the situation of the client, the basis of the procedure and current regulations. Before taking action, we shall verify the legal status and proper procedure.
Contact us on the exchange of driving licences
Write to us or call us if you want to exchange a foreign driving licence for a Polish document, prepare the required documents or check the possibility of carrying out the entire procedure in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Contact us
Contact Details
Address
Kieturakisa 10, office 21 (second floor), 80-742 Gdańsk
Telephone
+48 572 868 879
biuro@pcr-legal.pl
Working hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00-17:00, Sat-Sun: closed