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Poland visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens can visit Poland without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.pl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Poland: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 | 148 | 0 | 0.0% | 45.9% |
| 2024 | 147 | 139 | 4 | 2.8% | 25.9% |
| 2025 | 165 | 154 | 11 | 6.6% | 32.5% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in Australia (Sydney) received 165 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 154. 6.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 2.8%: the rate rose by 3.8 points. Applications rose by 12% compared with 2024 (147).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Australia that year, from 0.6% at the consulates of Switzerland to 8.8% at those of the Netherlands. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 13th most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Australia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Polish citizens travelling to Australia
PolandAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Poland
Travel advice for Poland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Australian citizens planning a trip to Poland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Poland
Australian citizens may stay in Poland for up to 90 days. Days in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Poland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Poland’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine admit Australian citizens visa-free. Russia requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Australia
Polish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Australian citizens can visit Poland without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Poland?
Australian citizens can stay in Poland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Australia?
Polish citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Australian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter Poland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.