Shipping Car to Poland

Shipping Your Car to Poland? Car Shipping from the USA to Poland starts at a cost of $1,195 USD with an estimated turnaround time of 4-6 weeks, depending on the make and model of the car, the port of origin, and the method of shipment. Below, we explore everything you need to know about shipping your car to Poland in our 2025 guide.

Shipping a Car to Poland: Checklist

Vehicle Import Options

Shipping a Car to Poland: Costs & Time Frame

Shipping a Car to Poland: Options

Additional Services

Ports Served in the US and Poland

Cleaning Your Vehicle of Biosecurity Concerns

Plating Your Vehicle in Poland

Other Poland/US Shipping Options

Shipping a car from the United States to Poland can be relatively easy if you carefully prepare and choose a reliable and trustworthy shipping company.

Here’s a rough breakdown of the process you’ll need to go through to ship your car overseas to Poland.

After you’ve determined that your vehicle is eligible for import to Poland and selected a suitable international car shipping agent and international car shipping option, you should gather together all of the necessary documentation, including:

Obtaining all of the necessary paperwork can take a while when shipping a car to Poland, so the process should be started well before you plan to ship your vehicle.

Before starting to prepare your vehicle for import to Poland, you should be sure that you understand all of the costs involved in shipping a vehicle to Poland, including:

Once you’ve completed all the necessary paperwork, you can choose an international car shipping company and decide on your preferred shipping method for transporting your vehicle from the United States to Poland.

Don’t forget to determine your vehicle’s departure port and destination port.

More information on the process of shipping a vehicle to Poland can be found here.

As you engage in the process of car shipping to Poland, some of the most important questions to consider include:

• Do you plan to permanently keep your car in Poland or is this just a temporary move?
• Do you plan to resell your vehicle within 12 months of importing it?
• How soon after moving to Poland do you plan to import your vehicle?
• Has the vehicle been registered in your name for at least 6 months before importing it?

When shipping a car to Poland, you should never assume that your international shipping scenario is the same as someone else’s. These questions and more will determine whether your car is eligible for shipping to Poland. Your actual tax rate is also based on these details.

You can import used vehicles into Poland, as long as they meet all of the relevant Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Notably, Poland, as part of the European Union, follows the EU’s emission standards for vehicles. Imported vehicles should comply with the Euro 6 emission standard or later. If your car does not meet these standards, you may be unable to import it, you may face a penalty fee, or it might require modifications to comply.

To obtain an estimate of the cost to ship a car to Poland, fill out our free quick quote form.

Vehicle Import Approval

Upon arrival of your vehicle shipment to Poland, the vehicle must be declared in Polish Customs.

You’ll need the following documentation:

• Original Car Title Certificate
• Vehicle Purchase Invoice (which should clearly state the purchase price of the vehicle, as well as the vehicle’s information and details of the buyer and seller)
• Vehicle Registration Documents
• Bill of Lading
• Customs Declaration
• Your Passport (for identification purposes)
• Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
• Proof of Polish Insurance
• Copy of Driving License
• Power of Attorney (if required)

Things to Consider

To obtain an estimate of the cost to ship a car to Poland, fill out our free quick quote form.

Car Shipping from the USA to Poland can be performed using a shared container, a sole container or a roll-on/roll-off service. It is important to find the best solution to meet your international car shipping needs.

Roll-on/roll-off (RoRo shipping) – Vehicles are loaded onto a ship that contains a cargo area built like a very big parking garage. International Ro Ro shipping tends to be more cost-effective as, other than the shipping charge, you are required to pay only port charges and customs clearance charges.

Transit time tends to be faster than with the shared container service, as the vessels depart on a weekly basis.

Shared container service – This method for international car shipping to Poland requires multiple vehicles to be loaded into one shipping container. While there are more fees involved to ship a car from the USA to Poland with shared container service than with the roll-on/roll-off shipping option, due to the fact that the container must be processed, these charges are shared between the various clients who are using the container. Such fees include a trucking charge, terminal handling charge, customs clearance, and charge for unloading the vehicles at a bonded warehouse.

One disadvantage is that you might face a longer wait before your vehicle departs, as the container must have a full load before shipping to Poland.

Full container load – You have the added benefit of a fully enclosed container, just like our shared container service, but the 20 ft container is dedicated solely to your vehicle. Since there’s no wait for other cars to be loaded, you’ll enjoy a shorter wait before departure. However, additional terminal handling fees and other charges won’t be shared with other vehicle owners.

Our most selective customers prefer the high level of safety and expediency offered when shipping cars with dedicated container shipping. When your vehicle is received, we’ll photograph and document the vehicle’s condition as well as the loading process. Your vehicle will be loaded using our modern steel loading system, which is not only environmentally friendly, but doesn’t rely on outdated wood ramps and nails that other shipping companies use, which can damage your vehicle.

After your car is loaded onto your own private container, it is locked and secured. This will ensure no one gains access to your car before reaching its final destination. Since the vehicle is fully enclosed in a secure container, we invite our clients to pack and transport their own personal items and belongings inside the vehicle. However, everything must be loaded securely, as we won’t be responsible for loss or damage of any kind.

Once your vehicle reaches its destination in Poland, our agent will unlock the container, document the vehicle’s condition, and photograph the entire unloading process. Every step of the shipping process is not only handled carefully but documented for your peace of mind.

Compared to our roll-on/roll-off shipping option, enclosed container shipping is not only more secure when shipping to Poland, but much faster due to frequent departures each week.

Sourcing vehicles – Overseas clients who wish to buy a vehicle can turn to our long list of car buyers developed in our nearly thirty years in the auto industry, who can find and purchase vehicles for an additional fee or commission.

Other services – Some of the auto transport services we offer in overseas territories include domestic pickup, vehicle import assistance, tracking of your shipment, customs clearance in the USA and a full vehicle inspection report.

Departure Ports – United States

The location your vehicle will depart from depends on the method of international car shipping to Poland, where your vehicle is located, your budget, and which services the nearest port offers. We have multiple departure locations from which we can ship cars from the USA, including Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Miami, Savannah, and more.

Destination Ports – Poland

Here are the entry ports in Poland that we can ship a car to.

Before shipping to Poland, the undercarriage of your car must be cleaned and free of foreign soil to prevent the introduction of invasive plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. This can be accomplished through steam cleaning or other thorough cleaning methods.

CFR Classic can assist with finding an appropriate cleaner to help ensure you comply with this requirement before car shipping to Poland. We do not recommend washing the interior of the vehicle as it can cause mold during transport. Vacuuming the interior is usually more than sufficient prior to car transport.

All cars shipped to Poland from the U.S. must be registered. Once your car has been cleared through customs and you have paid all of the relevant import duties and taxes, you will receive a Customs Clearance Certificate from Polish Customs.

Your vehicle will then need to undergo a technical inspection to ensure it meets safety and environmental standards. This inspection is mandatory for all vehicles imported into Poland. On passing this inspection, you will receive a valid inspection certificate.

Once you have this inspection certificate, you will need to register your vehicle at the local transport office, or “Wydział Komunikacji i Transportu Starostwa Powiatowego.” Before registering your vehicle, you must ensure that you have a valid Polish insurance policy in place that meets all local requirements.

To register your car with the Polish authorities, you will need to gather together all of the necessary documentation, including:

• Proof of Ownership
• Vehicle Registration Document
• Passport, Driver’s License, and/or Residence Permit (to prove your identity and residency status in Poland)
• Customs Declaration/Clearance Statement
• Proof of Payment of Polish Taxes and Duties
• Technical Inspection Certificate
• Proof of Valid Polish Insurance
• Certificate of Conformity (COC) (if available)

In order to register your vehicle in Poland, you must have a valid PESEL (Powszechny Elektroniczny System Ewidencji Ludności) number, which is the national identification number used in Poland. It consists of 11 digits and is unique for every registered person. Obtaining a PESEL number is mandatory for all permanent residents of Poland and temporary residents staying in Poland for more than 30 days. You can find out more about applying for a PESEL number here.

To register your imported vehicle in Poland, you’ll need to pay a registration fee. This fee covers the registration card, which is the main document proving your car is registered, and the vehicle plates, allowing you to legally drive in Poland. These fees are set by the Minister of Infrastructure and can vary, but typically include charges for the registration certificate (54 PLN, approximately $13.25 USD), plates (80 PLN for automobiles, approximately $19.60 USD), and temporary plates (30 PLN for automobiles, (approximately $7.35 USD).

More information about the registration process can be found here on the Polish government’s vehicle registration page: hhttps://www.gov.pl/web/infrastruktura/wersja-angielska

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This information was updated in January 2025. All information, time frames, pricing, and regulations are subject to change. Please contact a sales representative for the most current rates and information.

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