Visiting relatives / Friends Visa

Please note that there is no obligation is registering official invitation in Poland by the host person - this procedure is a choice as it is connected with legal responsibilities. Regular invitation letter issued by the host person (not registered at "urząd wojewódzki") must indicate personal data of the inviting and invited parties, the purpose and duration of the visit, the place of residence of the applicant, relations between the host and applicant, a written commitment to cover the applicant’s living, return and healthcare costs if necessary, signature of the inviting party.

Additionally if the invitation is not officially registered at urząd wojewódzki the applicant will be requested to submit a document proving the host’s ability of covering costs associated with the applicant’s stay as well as a document confirming the host’s legal title to the residential premises or a document confirming the host’s ability of providing accommodation to the applicant elsewhere, e.g. an ownership act, rent contract, reservation in the hotel.

The certification must be submitted only if the applicant and the host person are relatives, e.g. marital status, birth certificates, etc.

If family member of Polish/EU/EEA citizens only.

• The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.
• Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.
• For Schengen visa the insurance policy shall cover all Schengen area states.
• The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.
• Please see the requirements in "Travel Insurance" section.

e.g. Bank certification, bank books, personal bank statements showing regular income, credit card statements or balance covering the last 6 months or the tax clearance for the previous year. For sponsorship - notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa and bank transactions of a sponsor.

Please note that officially registered invitation ("zaproszenie") may confirm financial means for the applicant. Nevertheless presentation of regular income does prove ties with the country and may serve as one of the guarantors of return before the visa expiration.

e.g. notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa, bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year. Please note that a document proving financial means is not required when officially registered invitation is presented.

e.g. birth certificate or marriage certificate, photocopy of the biodata page of the sponsor’s passport

• For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company. The letter has be certified by wet seal. You may be also requested to submit work book.
• For private business – confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement
• For students – proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book.
• For university representatives – letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling.
• For pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension
• For unemployed – a written signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation

Please note that only officially registered invitation confirms place of accommodation. Other cases require hotel reservation or written statement of the host of character and location of accommodation.

For children under 18 years of age only.