The Polish consul legalises originals or official copies from countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention. The Australian posts handle documents from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. Documents must first be authenticated by the issuing country's authorities.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate General in Sydney and Embassy in Canberra.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Poland.
How to apply
Book via e-Konsulat choosing the legal issue option, or contact the office by phone or email | bring the originals
Applications are handled through e-Konsulat (Polish MFA online booking system), https://www.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.
Documents you need
- Originals or official copies only (no photocopies or printouts)
- Prior authentication by the issuing country's foreign affairs or justice ministry
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 67
Processing time: Not stated.
Good to know
An Apostille page is also linked from the site but was not read. Page shows no date.
Official sources
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/legalisation
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/legalisation-of-official-documents
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/consular-fees
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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More services of Poland in Australia
- Acknowledgement of paternity
- Administrative change of first or last name
- Certificate for repatriation of a body or ashes to Poland
- Certification of a copy
- Certification of a signature
- Confirmation of Polish citizenship (or its loss)
- National (D-type) visa
- Passport for a child under 12 (online application)
- Passport for a minor child
- Passport for an adult
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign birth certificate
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign death certificate
- Registration (transcription) of a foreign marriage certificate
- Report of a lost or damaged ID card
- Schengen (C-type) visa
- Temporary passport (adult)
- Work and Holiday national visa