Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)for 🇵🇱 Polish citizens travelling to 🇦🇺 Australia

📋Required Documents5

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  Valid passport (must be from an ETA-eligible country)
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  Online ETA application (complete via Australian ETA app or through an agent)
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  Email address for ETA confirmation
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  Credit/debit card for AUD 20 service charge
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  Return or onward ticket details

ℹ️What to Expect

Apply for your Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) through the official online portal before departure. Complete the application form, upload all required documents in the specified formats, and pay the fee online. Processing takes approximately 1 days. Once approved, you will receive your eVisa by email — print a copy or save it digitally to present at the Australia border. The government fee is AUD 20.00. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.

🌐Why Polish passport holders need a visa for Australia

Polish citizens are eligible to apply for an eVisa to enter Australia. This pre-travel online application is a streamlined alternative to a consular visa — Polish passport holders can complete the process from home without visiting an embassy. Approval is typically granted within a few business days.

⚠️Common Reasons Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601) Applications Are Refused6

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  The decision-maker is not satisfied the applicant is a genuine visitor who will leave Australia at the end of the authorised stay and not use repeat ETAs to effectively live in Australia.
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  The applicant does not hold an eligible passport (the ETA is open only to passport holders of specified countries/regions) or already holds a substantive Australian visa.
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  Failure of the character test (section 501) — a substantial criminal record, relevant convictions, or other character concerns.
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  Failure to meet the health requirement, or no acceptable evidence of adequate funds and a genuine purpose for the visit.
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  Incorrect, inconsistent or fraudulent information or documents (PIC 4020 false-document grounds), which can also trigger a 3- or 10-year exclusion.
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  A previous immigration breach — an overstay, visa cancellation, or working in breach of conditions on a prior visit.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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