{"id":162637,"date":"2026-08-12T14:57:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T14:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startruck.pl\/medical-examination-and-psychological-tests-for-drivers-in-poland-requirements-and-regulations-for-2026-2027"},"modified":"2026-08-25T16:18:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T16:18:53","slug":"medical-examination-and-psychological-tests-for-drivers-in-poland-requirements-and-regulations-for-2026-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/startruck.pl\/en\/medical-examination-and-psychological-tests-for-drivers-in-poland-requirements-and-regulations-for-2026-2027","title":{"rendered":"Medical examination and psychological tests for drivers in Poland: Requirements and Regulations for 2026\u20132027"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Medical examination and psychological tests for drivers in Poland: Requirements and Regulations for 2026\u20132027 <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A driver’s medical examination in Poland and psychological tests for Code 95 are mandatory initial procedures for obtaining permission to drive heavy goods vehicles in the EU. The medical commission checks general health, vision, and hearing, while psychological testing assesses reaction speed and the ability to work under stressful conditions. For foreigners, the process is maximally adapted: forms are translated into several languages, and certificates are issued for 5 years, after which they become the basis for opening a PKZ profile and further legalization of the driver. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Introduction: Where does the European route truly begin?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every long-haul driver knows that working as a driver in Poland and other EU countries is impossible without perfect order in their documents. But before you start studying the tachograph or cargo securing rules, European law will require you to confirm your physical and psychological fitness. <\/p>

In 2026\u20132027, control over the health status of heavy vehicle drivers remains strict. Transport companies entrust you with equipment worth hundreds of thousands of euros and cargo worth millions, so a medical examination for a long-haul driver is not just a formality. It is a real admission to the profession. <\/p>

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In this article, as practical experts, we will explain exactly how examinations are conducted, what awaits you in the psychologist’s office, what documents you need to bring with you, and how these medical certificates affect your future Residence permit in Poland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are medical examinations and psychological tests (Badania lekarskie i psychologiczne)?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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According to Polish law, any driver of categories C, C+E, D, D+E must regularly confirm their health. This process is divided into two independent but mandatory stages. <\/p>

  1. Medical Commission (Badania<\/strong> lekarskie<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

    It is conducted by an occupational medicine physician (lekarz medycyny pracy) specializing in the transport sector.<\/p>

    What is checked:<\/strong><\/p>