Registration (transcription) of a foreign death certificate – Poland in Australia

A foreign (Australian) death certificate can be entered into a Polish civil register through the consulate. It is not needed to obtain the certificate allowing repatriation of remains.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Sydney (10 Trelawney Street, Woollahra NSW) covers Australia except the ACT; the Embassy in Canberra covers the ACT. Honorary consuls do not issue passports.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Poland.

How to apply

Book an appointment on e-Konsulat | submit the form and documents in person or by post | the consul forwards the file to the chosen register office | collect the Polish copy at the consulate or by post

Applications are handled through e-Konsulat (Polish MFA online booking system), https://www.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.

Documents you need

Transcription application form
Original foreign death certificate with apostille (kept by the registry)
Certificates from Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands or Solomon Islands also need legalisation
Polish translation by a sworn translator or NAATI translation certified by the consul

Fees and processing time

Official fee: AUD 101

Processing time: Not stated; the consul forwards the application immediately.

Good to know

Refusal can be appealed to the provincial governor. Page shows no date.

Official sources

gov.pl/web/australia-en/registration-of-foreign-death-certificates-…

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Poland's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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Poland: Registration (transcription) of a foreign death certificate in Australia