Age
The documented application age is 18–30 inclusive. All other conditions still apply.
References: AU-462
Polish passport / Working Holiday
Australia Working Holiday for Polish citizens (2026)
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Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Key facts at a glance
- Age
- 18–30Learn moreReferences: AU-462
- Length of stay
- Up to 12 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-462
- Initial funds
- About AUD 5,000 + departureLearn moreReferences: AU-462
- Visa fee
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-462
- Annual quota
- To be confirmedLearn moreReferences: AU-462
- Application dates and timing
- Separate certificate and visa stagesLearn moreReferences: PL-AU
- Language
- Functional English with evidenceLearn moreReferences: AU-462
- Study
- Up to 4 monthsLearn moreReferences: AU-462
- Work
- Usually six months with one employerLearn moreReferences: AU-462
Poland →AustraliaAustralia Working Holiday for Polish citizens (2026)
Requirements, application steps and preparation before departure.
Step 1
Check requirements and prepare your language
Length of stay
The programme allows up to 12 months; your actual permission determines its dates and conditions.
References: AU-462
Initial funds
Home Affairs normally asks for about AUD 5,000 plus departure funds. Budget at least that reserve separately from other travel costs.
References: AU-462
Visa fee
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AU-462
Annual quota
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AU-462
Application dates and timing
Polish certificate dates are not Australian visa-filing dates. Check both procedures; a previous season does not establish a future opening.
References: PL-AU
Language
Use an accepted test or another permitted evidence route, such as qualifying English-medium education. Self-assessment is not evidence; check current accepted scores and validity.
References: AU-462
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This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AU-462
Insurance
This specific condition for this route remains unconfirmed in this research. Confirm it with the linked responsible authority before applying.
References: AU-462
Documents and participation
Visa 462 requires a tertiary qualification or two completed undergraduate years. Poland also requires a government support certificate; the certificate is not visa approval.
Step 2
Apply for the visa
First request the Polish support certificate using the ministry form and choose an accepted delivery option. The certificate is not a visa. Apply separately online through ImmiAccount for a first subclass 462. AU-462
- Check age, Polish passport, tertiary qualification or two completed undergraduate years and accepted functional-English evidence.
- Request the ministry support certificate and choose delivery: post within Poland, personal collection, authorised representative or electronic copy.
- Prepare passport, certificate, education and English evidence, aboutAUD 5,000 and separate departure resources.
- Apply separately for 462 in ImmiAccount; check the fee, answer requests and read the grant conditions before travel.
Step 3
After approval
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
Prepare your trip
The ministry certificate does not guarantee a visa; the ministry does not decide the Australian application. Plan insurance, initial living costs and separate departure. Do not treat a certificate-issuance launch date as a current visa opening.
- 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
Before working, check the granted visa conditions, especially the usual six months with one employer. Detailed arrival declarations and tax registration have not yet been confirmed in this research.
Work
The limit generally applies to the same employer, not all work during your stay. Check official exceptions before extending employment.
Study
Study or training is limited to four months; choose a course within the visa conditions.
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Prepare your language skills for the 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.
Study or training is limited to four months; choose a course within the visa conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the support certificate a visa?
No. It supports a separate Australian application. The certificate is not a visa and does not guarantee approval or a place; Home Affairs decides.
How do I obtain the certificate?
Use the ministry form and choose the stated delivery option: post within Poland, personal collection, authorised representative or electronic copy. Check the current instructions before sending.
What English and education evidence is required?
A tertiary qualification or two completed undergraduate years and accepted functional-English evidence. Self-assessment is not evidence.
How much money should I prepare?
Normally aboutAUD 5,000 initially, plus separate departure funds. This is not a complete travel budget.
Are the work and study limits the same?
Study or training: up to four months. Work: usually up to six months with one employer, subject to official exceptions. That is not a cap on all work during the stay.
What does the annual 1500 cap mean?
The ministry gives an annual 1500 cap since 1 October 2019. This does not mean places remain or applications are open today. The 29 June 2026 certificate announcement is dated context.
Official sources
Each source shows its own check date. Always check current requirements with the official government authority. Rules can change after consultation.
AU-462 · Home Affairs · First Work and Holiday 462
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗PL-AU · Ministerstwo Rodziny · Australia and support certificate
2026-10-16 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
Read the official instructions ↗PL-AU-20261018 · Polish Labour Ministry · outgoing Australia programme
2026-10-18 · Governments can change visa requirements at any time. Always check the official government pages before applying.
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