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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Australia citizens need a visa for Poland?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Australia can visit Poland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Visa-free
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Australia vs Poland: passport comparison

Australia

112

visa-free countries

Global rank: #27 · mobility 168

Poland

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #19 · mobility 169.8
107

countries both Australia and Poland can enter visa-free together

Australia + Poland: passport compatibility

89%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Australia and Poland travel together — by entry type:

107 both visa-free
31 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
22 access differs

Where Australia and Poland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (107)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Albania90 days#91 Andorra90 days#47 Angola30 days#168 Antigua and Barbuda180 days#61 Argentina90 days#44 Armenia180 days#129 Austria90 days#13 Bahamas90 days#53 Barbados90 days#48 Belarus30 days#114 Belgium90 days#6 Belize90 days#99 Bolivia90 days#117 Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days#88 Botswana90 days#119 Brazil90 days#43 Bulgaria90 days#35 China30 days#112 Colombia90 days#74 Costa Rica180 days#62 Croatia90 days#22 Cyprus90 days#36 Czech Republic90 days#25 Denmark90 days#11 Dominica180 days#70 Dominican Republic90 days#124 Ecuador90 days#104 El Salvador180 days#75 Estonia90 days#26 Fiji120 days#103 Finland90 days#3 France90 days#4 Gambia90 days#132 Georgia360 days#83 Germany90 days#7 Greece90 days#17 Grenada90 days#65 Guatemala90 days#73 Haiti90 days#175 Honduras90 days#78 Hong Kong90 days#46 Hungary90 days#21 Iceland90 days#38 Ireland90 days#18 Israel90 days#51 Italy90 days#8 Jamaica30 days#100 Japan90 days#24 Kazakhstan30 days#116 Kiribati90 days#84 Kosovo90 days#107 Kyrgyzstan30 days#134 Latvia90 days#34 Liechtenstein90 days#39 Lithuania90 days#37 Luxembourg90 days#9 Macao30 days#67 Malawi30 days#127 Malaysia90 days#41 Malta90 days#29 Mauritius90 days#66 Mexico180 days#55 Micronesia30 days#89 Moldova90 days#92 Monaco90 days#42 Mongolia30 days#125 Montenegro90 days#76 Morocco90 days#121 Netherlands90 days#10 Nicaragua90 days#86 North Macedonia90 days#82 Norway90 days#15 Palestine90 days#193 Panama90 days#68 Paraguay90 days#64 Peru90 days#57 Philippines30 days#128 Portugal90 days#14 Romania90 days#33 Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days#54 Saint Lucia42 days#69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 San Marino90 days#49 Serbia90 days#72 Seychelles90 days#58 Singapore90 days#12 Slovakia90 days#23 Slovenia90 days#30 South Africa30 days#97 South Korea90 days#20 Spain90 days#2 Swaziland30 days#120 Sweden90 days#5 Switzerland90 days#16 Taiwan90 days#79 Tajikistan30 days#149 Thailand60 days#110 Tunisia90 days#131 Turkey90 days#94 Ukraine90 days#59 United Arab Emirates30 days#1 Uruguay90 days#50 Uzbekistan30 days#142 Vanuatu120 days#105 Vatican90 days#60 Venezuela90 days#90 Zambia90 days#139

Only Australia is visa-free (4)

Your odds of getting the visa: Australia → Poland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

6,7%
of Poland visa applications refused in Australia
-7,8 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+4.0 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 2.7%, now 6.7%
165applications filed
154visas issued
11refusals
#114strictest of 118 countries
Where Poland visa applications are filed: Sydney

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Australia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Australia → Poland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Australia → Poland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

6rule changes for the Australia passport, 4 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Poland: good to know

Warsaw

Capital

Polish Zloty (PLN)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+48

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Australia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Poland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Australia citizens need a visa for Poland?
Citizens of Australia can visit Poland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Australia citizens stay in Poland without a visa?
Australia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Australia or Poland?
The Poland passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 112. Global rank: Australia #27, Poland #19.
Where can Australia and Poland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 107 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Poland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Australia and Poland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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