Taxi license in Gdynia 2026: step-by-step guide
In Gdynia the passenger-transport (taxi) license is issued by the Mayor of Gdynia (Prezydent Miasta Gdyni) through the relevant department of Urząd Miasta Gdyni. The license itself has been mandatory since 2020; the June 2024 reform added the Polish driving-licence requirement. Gdynia is part of the Tricity (Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot), so the ride market is shared across all three cities, with a strong summer peak driven by the seaport and tourism. From filing to decision the average wait is about 21 days, and the all-in cost is around 740 zł plus 100-300 zł for incidentals. Below is the breakdown. If you want to start faster, you can drive on a fleet partner's license across the whole Tricity without dealing with the office yourself.
Short answer in four numbers
These numbers assume "first time, all from scratch" in Gdynia, 2026. If you already have medical certificates or a clean criminal record on file — less. EU/EEA citizens use their own license without exchange but still need certificates plus a cat. B license. Non-EU drivers should additionally confirm their residence status (e.g. a valid Karta Pobytu) — check the exact requirements with Urząd Miasta Gdyni; administrative rates can also change.
What changed (national rules)
The reform ("Lex Uber") tightened rules across several fronts and applies the same in Gdynia, Gdańsk, Sopot and across Poland. Older guides on Google are outdated. The key points:
- The passenger-transport license itself has been mandatory since 2020 — it is not new in 2024. If a blog claims the license was introduced only in 2024, that's wrong.
- A Polish category B license is mandatory for everyone since 17 June 2024. Ukrainian, Belarusian, Georgian and other non-EU licenses no longer work for passenger transport. Exchange yours at WORD (the Tricity has centers in Gdynia and Gdańsk), sometimes with a re-test of theory and practice.
- Roadside driver verification — from 1 October 2024 inspections check original documents and proof of credentials. Remote registration without verification no longer works.
- Minimum age 21 plus driving experience; clean criminal record — for offenses against life and health, sexual freedom, and traffic safety.
- Medical and psychological exams from authorized practitioners (occupational doctor / transport psychologist). Lists are on the Pomorskie voivodeship office website.
- The topography exam was abolished across all of Poland from 1 January 2020 (the last exam was held in December 2019). This applies to Gdynia too. If a blog claims you must pass a Tricity topography exam — it's outdated info.
- For non-EU drivers, platforms and the office may require proof of legal residence — check the exact requirements with Urząd Miasta Gdyni; we do not state specific conditions on the document type.
Who specifically needs the license in Gdynia in 2026
Different services, different rules. Here's the table:
| Activity | Taxi license | PL cat. B | Residence status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt / Uber / FreeNow (car) | Yes | Yes | Check (non-EU) |
| Yellow taxi | Yes | Yes | Check (non-EU) |
| Bolt Food / Uber Eats / Glovo (car) | No | Yes | Check (non-EU) |
| Bolt Food / Glovo (bicycle) | No | No | — |
| Bolt Food / Wolt (50cc scooter) | No | AM or B | Check (non-EU) |
| Cargo up to 3.5 t | No (different license) | Yes | Check (non-EU) |
Couriers on bicycles or scooters don't need a license — but if you plan to side-gig as a taxi driver in Gdynia or ferry tourists from the port on weekends, you need it upfront, even for 1 ride per week.
Full document checklist
Gather it all before going to the Gdynia office — saves at least one wasted trip:
- Wniosek o udzielenie licencji — passenger-transport license application. Downloadable from BIP Gdynia or filled in on-site. Available via ePUAP if you have a profil zaufany.
- Copy of Polish cat. B license (or EU/EEA equivalent). Non-EU licenses must be exchanged for Polish ones before filing.
- Zaświadczenie o niekaralności (KRK) — clean criminal record certificate, valid up to 30 days. Online via e-KRK for 20 zł, or in person for 30 zł.
- Orzeczenie lekarskie — medical certificate from an authorized occupational doctor. Cost: 150-250 zł.
- Orzeczenie psychologiczne — psychological assessment from an authorized transport psychologist. Cost: 150-300 zł.
- Proof of payment — license fee receipt (200 zł for 2-15 years) + wypis (~2 zł per car, 1% of the fee). Pay to the Gmina Miasta Gdynia account.
- For non-EU citizens — a document confirming legal residence (e.g. a Karta Pobytu). Confirm the exact scope and validity requirement with Urząd Miasta Gdyni.
Total cost — every line item (approximate)
Full "all-in" cost for Gdynia 2026, 5-year license, one car. The license fee is national and depends on the validity period:
Lifehack: pick the 2-15 year term on first application. For the same fee (200 zł) you get the longest validity in the cheapest bracket. Wypis for each additional car — separate fee, +11% of the base (≈22 zł); the wypis for the main car is 1% (≈2 zł).
Step-by-step plan: zero to license in 3 weeks
Done in parallel (2-3 items per day) — realistic 14-21 days. One after another — 4-6 weeks.
Where exactly to apply in Gdynia
The passenger-transport (taxi) license in Gdynia is issued by the Mayor of Gdynia through the relevant department of Urząd Miasta Gdyni. Approximate details (confirm on bip.um.gdynia.pl):
- Urząd Miasta Gdyni — main site gdynia.pl, documents and forms — on bip.um.gdynia.pl
- Transport license matters are handled by the relevant city department — check the exact department name and address in the BIP (the structure is occasionally reorganized)
- Gdynia is part of the Tricity, but the license is issued by the office competent for where your business is registered — don't confuse it with Urząd Miasta Gdańska
- Office hours are usually Mon-Fri; walk-in queues are possible — book a slot
Online via ePUAP: with a profil zaufany you can submit the wniosek electronically. Originals still need one in-person visit for verification.
Frequently asked questions
Answers that didn't fit in the main text:
Can I drive Bolt/Uber while waiting for the license?
Does a Gdynia license work in Gdańsk, Sopot and other cities?
Can I pick up passengers at Gdańsk airport (GDN)?
Topography exam for Gdynia / the Tricity — yes or no?
Is the license tied to the car or to me?
Where exactly do I file documents in Gdynia?
How much does the license itself cost?
Can I start driving this week?
Common pitfalls — where weeks and money disappear
From real driver experiences obtaining the license in Gdynia and the Tricity in 2024-2026: