Age
Australian citizens residing in Australia; no accompanying dependants.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Australian passport / Working Holiday
Working Holiday in Poland for Australians (2026)
Check the essential requirements, then follow the five stages to prepare your application and trip.
Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Issuer application route established for Australian citizens residing in Australia; fee amount, current quota and study maximum remain unconfirmed.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30 inclusive on submissionLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
- Length of stay
- 12 months; multiple entriesLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
- Initial funds
- PLN776/month plus accommodation and departureLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
- Application dates and timing
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
- Language
- Polish language/culture must be the primary purposeLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
- Study
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
- Work
- Up to six months total; no work permitLearn moreReferences: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Australia →PolandWorking Holiday in Poland for Australians (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and language preparation
Length of stay
National Work and Holiday visa, with a shorter employment allowance.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Initial funds
Accommodation must be prepaid or reserved with funds; departure ticket or at least PLN2500 separately.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Visa fee
A submission fee is required, payable cash/card, but the programme checklist does not state its amount.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Annual quota
The inspected programme page does not establish the applicable current annual allocation.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Application dates and timing
Appointment booking is required; no annual submission window is established by this checklist.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Language
A statement is signed before the consul; this is not evidence of a prescribed test score.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Explore language courses →Passport
Valid at least three months beyond planned departure.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Insurance
Use insurance meeting Polish statutory requirements.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Documents and participation
Printed e-konsulat form, two photos, purpose declaration and financial evidence also required.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE AU-SUPPORT-COMPLETE
Step 2
Apply through the official route
Australian residents file in person only at the Polish consulate in Sydney, after completing and printing e-konsulat and booking there.
- Confirm Australian residence and first participation; request the Australian government support certificate.
- Complete e-konsulat and print it; book a Sydney submission appointment.
- Prepare the apostilled criminal record, photos, full insurance, accommodation, maintenance and separate departure evidence.
- Attend personally, sign the purpose declaration before the consul and pay the confirmed fee; check the visa issued.
Step 3
Read your approval and entry conditions
Read the entire approval notice: identity, dates, entry deadline and conditions. Keep it available offline. Do not assume the visa starts on your preferred date.
Step 4
Get ready for the trip
Budget accommodation separately from monthly maintenance and the departure reserve. Arrange the apostille before the appointment.
- Passport, visa and requested evidence accessible offline.
- Initial funds, insurance and departure costs checked separately.
- First accommodation and airport transport arranged.
Step 5
Start your Working Holiday
Track all paid-work periods against the six-month total; preserve the language/cultural purpose and granted national-visa dates.
Work
Do not reinterpret this as six months per employer.
Study
Language/culture purpose is explicit, but a maximum course duration is not established here.
Explore language courses →Language courses · commercial service
Plan a language course for your trip.
Through ViveCampus you can request language-course quotes with international-student discounts. Offers may vary by your country of origin and destination. A personalized quote confirms available discounts and the final price. Booking a course does not guarantee a visa.
Language/culture purpose is explicit, but a maximum course duration is not established here.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I apply while living outside Australia?
This Sydney checklist is expressly for Australian citizens residing in Australia; it does not establish another filing route.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Explore language courses →Can I submit only online?
No. Print the electronic form and attend the consulate personally.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Can I work six months for each employer?
The programme page states up to six months of paid employment, not an allowance renewed per employer.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Does PLN776 cover everything?
No. It is per month; accommodation and departure costs are separate.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
What criminal record evidence is requested?
A criminal record certificate bearing an apostille.
References: AU-PL-COMPLETE
Official sources
Research consulted: 17 October 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority before applying.
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
AU-PL-COMPLETE · Polish consulate Sydney - Australian programme
Read the official instructions ↗2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.