Europe travel guide
Driving in Poland with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Poland commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Poland drives on the right with year-round daytime headlights; non-EU visitors should carry an IDP alongside their licence.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1949 Geneva & 1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Poland
- Headlights on day and night, all year.
- 0.02% alcohol limit.
- Reflective vest and triangle required.
- Electronic tolls (e-TOLL) on expressways.
At the rental desk
Warsaw and Kraków desks request an IDP for non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Poland with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Poland requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Poland drive on?
Poland drives on the right.
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