PolandAustralia

Australia visa for Polish citizens

Entry requirement

Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) up to 90 days

Polish citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at poland.embassy.gov.au

Which Australia visa?

Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) and eVisitor (subclass 651)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 3 months after each entry
Fee
A$20
Processing time
ETA results are given immediately in most cases

Apply on Home Affairs – Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)

All visa types for Australia

Australia’s ETA costs A$20 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: ETA results are given immediately in most cases. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 3 months after each entry.

Where to apply in Poland

Australian citizens travelling to Poland

AustraliaPoland Visa-free, 90 days Poland visa for citizens of Australia

Travel advice for Australia

  • 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.

For a trip from Poland to Australia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Polish citizens can stay in Australia

Polish citizens may stay in Australia for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Australia.

How Polish citizens apply

Polish citizens apply for the ETA for Australia online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.

Australian citizens travelling to Poland

Poland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Polish citizens need a visa for Australia?

Polish citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Polish citizens stay in Australia?

Polish citizens can stay in Australia for up to 90 days with an ETA.

How much does the Australia ETA cost?

Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$20 for the ETA. Processing time: ETA results are given immediately in most cases.

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Poland?

Poland admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Polish citizens enter Australia visa-free?

No; Polish citizens need an ETA for Australia.

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.