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Ukrainian driving licence in Poland: keep driving or exchange

We check whether you can drive on your Ukrainian licence and exchange it for a Polish one — with UKR status, a residence card, CUKR, and for taxi work.

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until 4.03.2027recognised under temporary protection
6 monthswith a residence card or visa
taxiPolish licence needed now
no examusually — Ukraine is party to the convention

Figures checked against official sources.

UKR status (temporary protection)

While you have a PESEL with UKR status, your Ukrainian licence is recognised in Poland and across the EU under EU Regulation 2022/1280. Temporary protection is currently extended until 4 March 2027. If it is extended again, the licence will remain recognised.

Residence card, CUKR, visa

If you live in Poland on another basis — a residence card or visa — or have lost UKR status, the general rules apply: a foreign licence is valid for 6 months from the start of residence, then you need to exchange it.

Taxi and ride-hailing

To work as a taxi driver, including through Bolt or Uber, you must exchange your Ukrainian licence for a Polish one — even with UKR status (art. 27e of the Road Transport Act).

How the exchange works

Usually no exam is needed: Ukraine is party to the Vienna convention. The urząd verifies the licence in Ukraine — sometimes via the consulate, which can take 3–4 months. Your Ukrainian licence stays with the urząd and is returned to Ukraine.

Step by step

Step by step: Ukrainian licence

01Documents
  • Ukrainian licence and a copy
  • Sworn translation — some offices require it
  • Passport
  • Residence document: PESEL UKR, residence card, visa
  • Proof of residence
  • Photo 35×45 mm
  • Proof of fee payment
Deadline calculator

When do you need to exchange your licence

Pick your situation and a date — we'll show the deadline and how many days are left.

This is an estimate: deadlines depend on your documents and status. We'll check your case free of charge.

Deadline—
Days left—

Our service is from 800 zł, depending on how complex your case is.

Get it done with us

Need a sworn translation of your licence — DocsCenter →
Residence card and legal stay — Legalizacja 24 →

Request: licence exchange or replacement

A few questions and we'll tell you what your case needs. You can attach photos of your licence and residence document.

Photo or scan of the document (optional)Up to 10 files: both sides of your licence and your residence document. This helps us give an accurate answer.
Questions

Questions and answers

01Can I drive on a Ukrainian licence with a CUKR card?

A CUKR card is a residence card, not temporary protection. The general rules apply: 6 months from the start of residence, then an exchange. We'll check your situation.

02Will the licence in the Diia app do?

You need the original plastic licence for the exchange. The electronic copy in Diia doesn't replace it.

03What if my licence has expired?

Only a valid licence can be exchanged. If it has expired, you'll have to get a Polish licence from scratch, with exams at WORD.

Guide

Related articles

Guide

Ukrainian licence in Poland: UKR, CUKR and taxi

With UKR status a Ukrainian licence is recognised until 4.03.2027. With a residence card or CUKR general rules apply; taxi drivers must exchange.

Read the article →
See also

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Non-EU licence to a Polish one: documents, translation, filing.

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Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Asia — exchange with or without an exam.

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Duplicate licence

Lost, stolen, damaged — new document within 9 working days.

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Sources

· PrawkoCenter (Konstantyn Wrocław)

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Quick request

Name and phone — we'll call back and tell you what you need to exchange or replace your licence. The price depends on how complex your case is. The official fee and the sworn translation are paid separately.

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Quick request

Name and phone — we'll call back and tell you what you need to exchange or replace your licence.

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