Taxi license in Wrocław 2026: step-by-step guide

Wrocław is one of Poland's fastest-growing ride-hailing markets: Wrocław–Copernicus Airport (WRO) feeds a steady stream of fares, there's a large Ukrainian and Belarusian driver community, and Bolt, Uber, FreeNow and yellow taxis compete hard. The passenger-transport (taxi) license here is issued by the Mayor of Wrocław (Prezydent Wrocławia) through the relevant department of Urząd Miasta Wrocławia. 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, with a focus on where Wrocław drivers lose the most time. If you want to start faster, you can drive on a fleet partner's license without dealing with the office yourself.

Short answer in four numbers

These numbers assume "first time, all from scratch" in Wrocław, 2026. If you already have medical certificates or a clean criminal record on file — less. EU/EEA citizens skip Karta Pobytu but still need certificates plus a Polish or EU cat. B license. Confirm exact fees and the timeline with Urząd Miasta Wrocławia — administrative rates can change.

What changed: the "Lex Uber" reform (national rules)

The passenger-transport license has been mandatory since 2020 — that's the foundation of "Lex Uber". The key update is the 17 June 2024 reform, which added the Polish driving-license requirement, and from 1 October 2024 the mandatory in-person driver verification by the platform. The rules are the same in Wrocław, Warsaw and across Poland. Older guides on Google are outdated. The key points:

• The passenger-transport license itself has been mandatory since 2020 — it's the base "Lex Uber" requirement, not new in 2024.
• A Polish category B license is mandatory — added by the 17 June 2024 reform. Ukrainian, Belarusian, Georgian and other non-EU licenses no longer work for passenger transport. Exchange yours via WORD Wrocław (the regional driving centre), sometimes with a re-test of theory and practice.
• In-person driver verification by the platform — in force since 1 October 2024. Remote registration without showing originals no longer works; Bolt/Uber/FreeNow check documents in person.
• Karta Pobytu for non-EU citizens. A Schengen visa or national D visa is not enough. You need a residence card with sufficient remaining validity — check the current residence-card validity requirements with the office.
• 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).
• The topography exam was abolished nationwide from 1 January 2020 (the last exam was held in December 2019). If a blog claims you must pass a Wrocław topography exam — it's outdated info.

Who specifically needs the license in Wrocław in 2026

Different services, different rules. Here's the table:

Couriers on bicycles or scooters don't need a license — but if you plan to side-gig as a taxi driver in Wrocław on weekends or pick up fares from WRO airport, you need it upfront, even for 1 ride per week.

Full document checklist

Gather it all before going to the Wrocław office — saves at least one wasted trip:

1. Wniosek o udzielenie licencji — passenger-transport license application. Downloadable from BIP Wrocław or filled in on-site. Available via ePUAP if you have a profil zaufany.
2. Copy of Polish cat. B license (or EU/EEA equivalent). Non-EU licenses must be exchanged for Polish ones before filing.
3. Karta Pobytu (non-EU citizens) — original + copy. With sufficient validity — check the current residence-card validity requirements with the office.
4. 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.
5. Orzeczenie lekarskie — medical certificate from an authorized occupational doctor. Cost: 150-250 zł.
6. Orzeczenie psychologiczne — psychological assessment from an authorized transport psychologist. Cost: 150-300 zł.
7. 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 Wrocław account.

Total cost — every line item (approximate)

Full "all-in" cost for Wrocław 2026, 5-year license, one car. The license fee is national and depends on the validity period:

Lifehack: pick 5-15 years on first application. Same price (200 zł) as 2 years, validity 2-7× longer. 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 Wrocław

The passenger-transport (taxi) license in Wrocław is issued by the Mayor of Wrocław through the relevant department of Urząd Miasta Wrocławia. Approximate details (confirm on bip.um.wroc.pl):

• Urząd Miasta Wrocławia — main site wroclaw.pl, documents and forms — on bip.um.wroc.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)
• Citizen service centres (Centra Obsługi Mieszkańca, COM) operate at several locations across the city
• 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:

Common pitfalls — where weeks and money disappear

From real driver experiences obtaining the license in Wrocław in 2024-2026: