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. It is issued faster than a regular passport.
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.
Sydney accepts cash, card or contactless; Canberra cash only.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Poland.
How to apply
Book an appointment on the e-Konsulat system (e-konsulat.gov.pl) | attend in person, the employee completes the e-form and you sign on a pad | pay | collect on the arranged date, or by post/courier at your cost within the same consular district
Applications are handled through e-Konsulat (Polish MFA online booking system), https://www.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.
Documents you need
- Biometric colour photo
- Valid passport or ID card proving identity and Polish nationality
- Proof of payment
- Extra documents if identity is in doubt
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 34 (while waiting for a biometric passport)
- Official fee: AUD 84 (during office hours), AUD 167 (outside office hours), AUD 334 (non-business day) for other purposes
Processing time: As soon as possible; no fixed period published.
Good to know
Separate pages exist for temporary passports for children (under 12 and under 18); Reduced fees do not apply to temporary passports.
Official sources
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/temporary-passport-for-an-adult
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/passports-general-information
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/passports
- 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)
- Legalisation of foreign documents
- 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
- Work and Holiday national visa