Medical Examination for a Polish Driving Licence — Price, What Happens, Where to Go (2026)

The medical examination is the first formal step towards a Polish driving licence — without the certificate you can't set up your Candidate Driver Profile (PKK). It costs 200 zł, takes about fifteen minutes and in the vast majority of cases ends with a positive result. Here's everything worth knowing before your visit.

The examination in a nutshell

Item	Details
Price (candidate, cat. B)	200 zł (rate set by regulation)
Duration	approx. 15–20 minutes
Who performs it	a doctor authorised to examine drivers
Certificate validity (cat. B)	up to 15 years (the doctor may shorten it)
Referral	not needed — you book directly

As of: September 2026.

What exactly the doctor checks

1. Eyesight — visual acuity (letter chart), field of vision, colour recognition (important for traffic lights). This is the most important part of the examination.
2. Hearing — a rough check, usually a conversation and a whisper test.
3. Mobility — a general assessment of your musculoskeletal system and coordination.
4. Health interview — chronic conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease), medications, alcohol and other substances. Answer truthfully — concealing a condition can mean legal liability if you're involved in an accident.
5. Blood pressure and general health.

Where to get the examination

• Occupational medicine clinics / authorised doctors — the most common choice; you can find them in the registers of regional occupational medicine centres.
• Through your driving school — many OSKs (Ośrodek Szkolenia Kierowców — driving schools) arrange examinations on site on the day you enrol (same 200 zł cost, no searching required). For expats, this is often the easiest route — the school handles the logistics.
• Driver examination centres — in larger cities, often walk-in with no appointment.

Note: the certificate can only be issued by a doctor authorised to examine drivers — a regular GP is not enough. If your Polish is limited, ask your driving school to recommend a doctor who speaks English; in bigger cities this is rarely a problem, and the examination itself is simple enough to get through with basic communication.

Glasses, contact lenses, chronic conditions

• A vision defect doesn't rule out a driving licence — the doctor will add code 01 (driving with corrective lenses). Bring your glasses or contact lenses to the examination and, if you have one, your prescription.
• Diabetes, epilepsy and other conditions — may require an additional specialist consultation; the final decision rests with the certifying doctor. It usually ends with a shorter certificate validity, not a refusal.
• Psychological tests are not required for category B — they apply to professional drivers (C, D, taxi) and people referred for them, e.g. after exceeding the penalty point limit.

How to prepare for the visit

• Bring an identity document (passport or residence card works for foreigners) and your glasses or lenses if you wear them.
• Get a good night's sleep and avoid alcohol the day before — blood pressure readings matter.
• Prepare a list of any medications you take.
• Schedule the examination before your visit to the office — the certificate is required for the PKK application.

What next?

With the certificate in hand you set up your PKK and enrol in a course — and you can start learning the theory right away: try a free mock exam and the full database of 3,518 official questions in the Prawo Jazdy GO app for iOS and Android. We've broken down the budget for the entire process in our driving licence price guide.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How much does the examination for a category B licence cost? 200 zł — the rate is set by regulation and is the same across Poland.

Do I need a referral? No — you book directly with an authorised doctor.

How long does the examination take? Usually 15–20 minutes.

Can I fail the examination? Refusals are rare — more often the doctor shortens the certificate's validity or adds a corrective lenses code.

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Sources

• Regulations on medical examinations for candidate drivers (200 zł fee)
• Industry overviews: Compensa, LINK4, OSK ActiveDrive, medycynapracy24.pl (examination procedure and 2026 prices)

As of: September 2026.