Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
National visa under the Poland-Australia agreement for Australian citizens aged 18-30 with no dependants who have not taken part before. It lasts 12 months and allows up to 6 months of work without a work permit.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate of Poland in Sydney only (in person).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Poland.
How to apply
Complete the application on e-Konsulat and print | book an appointment | submit in person in Sydney and sign a statement that the main purpose is to learn Polish language and culture | pay the fee by cash or card
Applications are handled through e-Konsulat (Polish MFA online booking system), https://www.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.
Documents you need
- Certificate of intent from the Australian immigration department plus declaration
- Passport issued within 10 years with two blank pages and 3 months validity beyond stay
- Two 35x45 mm photos
- Return ticket or funds (minimum PLN 2,500)
- Funds of at least PLN 776 per month
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel health insurance of at least EUR 30,000
- Apostilled criminal record certificate
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: fee payable at submission, amount not stated on the programme page (the national visa fee in the consular fee table is AUD 334)
Processing time: Not stated.
Good to know
Fee not stated on the programme page. Page shows no date.
Official sources
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/working-holiday-program
- gov.pl/web/australia-en/visas
- 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
- Temporary passport (adult)