Visas
Unique natural environment, a rich indigenous history and culture, multicultural society and high-quality food and wine make Australia a popular tourist destination. Every year Australia is visited by about 6 million people from around the world.
All Polish citizens are required to obtain a visa before getting to Australia. Please, find more information on Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIMIA)
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Coming to Australia
Tourists
Visa Options
For people visiting Australia for holidays, tourism, recreation or to see family and friends. If you are an Australian Citizen or have obtained Australian Citizenship by descent, you are not able to apply for, or be granted an Australian visa.
An electronically stored authority for short-term visits to Australia of up to 3 months. Available to passport holders from a number of countries and regions, who are outside Australia.
An electronically stored authority for visits to Australia for tourism or business purposes for up to three months. Available to passport holders from the European Union and a number of other European countries, who are outside Australia.
A temporary visa allowing a stay in Australia of up to three or six or 12 months. Applicants can apply from both outside and in Australia. Some tourists are eligible to lodge an online application for an e676 Tourist visa.
Sponsored Family Visitor visa (Subclass 679)
For people seeking to visit family in Australia for a stay period of up to 12 months. Formal sponsorship by an Australian citizen or permanent resident is required.
Students
Student Subclass Options
These are the Student subclass options that are available.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
Applies to stand-alone English language courses that lead to a certificate I, II, III or IV, or that result in no formal Australian award.
Primary or secondary school course
Applies to primary, junior secondary or senior secondary school courses, and approved secondary school exchange programs.
Vocational education and training (VET)
Applies to Certificates I, II, III or IV (except ELICOS), VET diploma, VET advanced diploma, vocational graduate certificate or vocational graduate diploma courses.
Applies to a bachelor degree, associate degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, higher education diploma, higher education advanced diploma or masters by coursework.
Applies to Masters by research or a doctoral degree.
Applies to non-award foundation studies, or other full-time courses or components of courses not leading to an Australian award.
Applies to students sponsored by AusAID or the Australian Department of Defence undertaking full-time courses of any type.
Parents or relatives can apply for a visa to stay in Australia as the guardian of a student who is studying in Australia.
We recommend travelling with australia.com, the official website of Tourism Australia. It contains a wealth of information on planning a trip, more than 2000 photos, currency converter, daily weather information, interactive maps, suggestions for itineraries, holiday packages, addresses, specialty travel agencies and many others. The service is available in nine languages
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