Poland is represented in Australia by its embassy in Canberra, a consulate-general in Woollahra and 4 honorary consuls.
Each office serves a set area called a consular district. Check which office covers the state where you live before you book an appointment or post documents.
Which office of Poland covers your state
| If you live in | Contact |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Victoria | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Queensland | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Western Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| South Australia | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Tasmania | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Northern Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
| Australian Capital Territory | Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra) |
Offices of Poland in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
- Embassy in Canberra (Yarralumla)Embassy of Poland in Canberra7 Turrana Street, Yarralumla, ACT 2600+61 2 6272 1000Address, hours and services
- Consulate-General in Sydney (Woollahra)Consulate-General of Poland in Sydney10 Trelawney Street, Woollahra, NSW 2025+61 2 9302 5000Address, hours and services
Honorary consuls of Poland
Honorary consuls are appointed by Poland to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
- Honorary Consulate in Brisbane (Aspley)Honorary Consulate of Poland in Brisbane758 Robinson Road West, Aspley, QLD 4034; PO Box 617, Aspley, QLD 4034+61 7 3263 1310Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Adelaide (Mile End)Honorary Consulate of Poland in AdelaideHellenic Macedonian Cultural Centre, 1st floor, 94 Henley Beach Road, Mile End, SA 5031Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Hobart (Mount Stuart)Honorary Consulate of Poland in Hobart7 Waverley Avenue, Mount Stuart, TAS 7000Address, hours and services
- Honorary Consulate in Melbourne (Brighton)Honorary Consulate of Poland in Melbourne80 South Road, Brighton, VIC 3186Address, hours and services
Consular services of Poland for people in Australia
Poland's official channels list 18 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Confirmation of Polish citizenship (or its loss)A person who cannot document Polish citizenship, for example through a Polish parent or grandparent, can ask the consul to start the procedure confirming that they hold or lost Polish citizenship.
- Acknowledgement of paternityThe biological father declares paternity before the consul and the mother confirms it, so that paternity is recognised under Polish law, including before birth.
- Administrative change of first or last namePolish citizens can ask for an administrative change of first or last name for important reasons (for example a humiliating or indecent name, or a name legally borne under another nationality).
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign birth certificateA Polish citizen, or a person with a legal interest, can have an Australian birth certificate registered in a Polish civil registry via the consulate.
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign death certificateA foreign (Australian) death certificate can be entered into a Polish civil register through the consulate.
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign marriage certificateA spouse can have an Australian marriage certificate entered into a Polish civil register through the consulate, which is normally needed before Polish records reflect the marriage or a surname choice.
- Report of a lost or damaged ID cardPolish ID card holders abroad report a lost or damaged ID card to a consulate, which cancels the card and issues a certificate valid until a new card is issued in Poland (max.
- Legalisation of foreign documentsThe Polish consul legalises originals or official copies from countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention.
- Certification of a copyThe consulate certifies that a copy matches the original document you present.
- Certification of a signatureThe consul attests that a signature on a document is yours, for use in legal acts.
- Passport for a child under 12 (online application)A parent or guardian can apply online through the Polish government e-service for a passport for a child under 12 who already has a PESEL number, then collect it at the consulate.
- Passport for a minor childPolish passport for a child under 18 (valid 5 years under age 12, 10 years from 12).
- Passport for an adultPolish citizens aged 18 and over apply for a 10-year biometric passport at a Polish consular post.
- Certificate for repatriation of a body or ashes to PolandThe consul issues the certificate required to transport the body or ashes of a deceased person from Australia to Poland.
- Temporary passport (adult)A short-validity temporary passport (up to 365 days) for Polish citizens who are waiting for a biometric passport or have an emergency such as a family death, sudden illness or lost documents.
- National (D-type) visaLong-stay national visa for study, work or other stays in Poland, valid up to one year, for the same categories of applicants as the Schengen visa.
- Schengen (C-type) visaShort-stay visa (up to 90 days in 180) for permanent residents of Australia, long-term visa holders and citizens of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands.
- Work and Holiday national visaNational visa under the Poland-Australia agreement for Australian citizens aged 18-30 with no dependants who have not taken part before.
Before you contact Poland's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
If something on this page is out of date, tell us and we will check it against the official source.