🇵🇱Poland Visa for Filipino Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

- Registered application form Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application). All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks. - 1 passport size colour photograph Size 35 x 45 mm. White background. Not older than 6 months. Printed on high quality paper. Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization) - Original passport Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area. Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages. Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted). - - - Travel health insurance certificate and its copy 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. The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states. The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip. List of Schengen Insurance Companies (PDF checklist ↗) - - (if applicable) - - (if available) - Documents confirming financial resources for study in Poland e.g. bank statements presenting the transaction/movement of the last 6 months and employment letter of applicant. if the costs are covered by the sponsor: sponsor's 6 month bank account statement, a notary sponsorship letter, a document proving family ties. - - - Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa. For residents holding non-Philippine passport only. - * Information about Refunding Student Fees in Case of Receiving a Visa Refusal in Order to Start or Continue Studies (PDF checklist ↗)

- Registered application form Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application). All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks. - 1 passport size colour photograph Size 35 x 45 mm. White background. Not older than 6 months. Printed on high quality paper. Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization) - Original passport Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area. Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages. Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted). - - - Travel health insurance certificate and its copy 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. The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states. The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip. List of Insurance Companies in The Philippines recommended for National Visa (PDF checklist ↗) - Documents indicating the purpose of the journey e.g. the detailed plan of the trip, fair participation payment, conference enrolment, invitation letter from the host company in Poland. - Confirmation of sufficient financial means e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year - Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension 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. 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; - Letter from the employer Original letter specifying the relevant personal data of the invited, purpose and duration of the visit(s), financial cover of the visit, short company profile, etc. - (if applicable). - (if applicable) - - Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation e.g. confirmation letter from the university/host company confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment). - Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa. For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

- Registered application form Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application). All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks. - 1 passport size colour photograph Size 35 x 45 mm. White background. Not older than 6 months. Printed on high quality paper. Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization) - Original passport Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area. Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages. Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted). - - - Travel health insurance certificate and its copy 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. The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states. The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip. List of Insurance Companies in The Philippines recommended for National Visa (PDF checklist ↗) - Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher). - Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher). - Confirmation of sufficient financial means e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year, for sponsorship - notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa and bank transactions of a sponsor. - Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension 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. 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 pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension; For unemployed – a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation; - - - - Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance For children under 18 years of age only. - Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa. For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

- Registered application form Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application). All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks. - 1 passport size colour photograph Size 35 x 45 mm. White background. Not older than 6 months. Printed on high quality paper. Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization) - Original passport Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area. Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages. Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted). - - - (if applicable, original and copy of old seaman’s books) - Travel health insurance certificate and its copy 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. The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states. The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip. List of Schengen Insurance Companies (PDF checklist ↗) - - - Invitation letter from the Polish shipping agency It must state whether the organizers cover the expenses of living during the applicant’s transit. The following information must also be included in the letter: Biodata of the seafarer (full name, place and date of birth); Passport and seaman’s books numbers with date of issue and period of validity; The sailor’s position on the vessel (in case of a group of sailors, this information can be included in a list signed, sealed, and attached to the invitation letter); Name of vessel; Date and airport of entry into the Schengen area; Port of boarding in Poland; Duration of the contract; - Itinerary that the seafarer will follow to arrive in the Schengen area then the port of boarding and who will be in charge to transport him to the final destination to board the vessel; -

- Registered application form Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application). All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks. - 1 passport size colour photograph Size 35 x 45 mm. White background. Not older than 6 months. Printed on high quality paper. Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization) - Original passport Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area. Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages. Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted). - - - - Invitation letter / officially registered invitation ("ZAPROSZENIE") Please note that there is no obligation in 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. - - Documents proving family ties with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued within the past 6 months The certification must be submitted only if the applicant and the host person are relatives, e.g. marital status, birth certificates, etc. - Marriage certificate certified with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued within the past 6 months If family member of Polish/EU/EEA citizens only. - Travel health insurance certificate and its copy The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro. Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila. The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states. The policy shall cover at least the entire period of stay. List of Insurance Companies in The Philippines recommended for National Visa (PDF checklist ↗) - Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the applicant e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or the tax clearance for the previous year. 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. - Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the host person / guarantor 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. - Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension 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. 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 and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation; - (if applicable) - - Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation Please note that only officially registered invitation confirms place of accommodation. Other cases require hotel reservation or written statement of the host on the character and location of accommodation. - Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance For children under 18 years of age only. - Certificate from school If child is applying. - Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa. For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

- Registered application form Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application). All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks. - 1 passport size colour photograph Size 35 x 45 mm. White background. Not older than 6 months. Printed on high quality paper. Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization) - Original passport Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area. Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages. Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted). - - - - Preliminary employment agreement (original in and its photocopy) (if available) The preliminary employment agreement must stipulate place, conditions and character of employment. The document shall be signed by both parties and drawn up in Polish and English. - Written declaration from the employer The letter should confirm the intention to employ the foreigner as well as the character of employment, the position and the salary of the employee. The document must also include the contact details of the employer as well as the statement on providing the employee with social security scheme in Poland at the actual start of performing employment duties. - Proof of accommodation e.g. confirmation letter from the employer confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment), hotel reservation. - Documents proving the scope of activities of the employer e.g. the company registration, documents confirming the income, amount of the income tax and the number of persons employed. - Health insurance (original and its photocopy) Insurance certificate must cover the entire period of the visa validity. The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro. Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila. The policy shall be valid for the Schengen Member States. List of Schengen Insurance Companies (PDF checklist ↗) - - - - - Confirmation of sufficient financial means necessary to cover the costs of foreigner’s entry into and at least the first month of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland. e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Visas for the purpose of carrying out work are issued by the Polish Consul at the office relevant to the applicant's legal residence. The Polish consulate may also accept an application for employment visa lodged by a third-country national legally present but not residing in its jurisdiction, if the applicant has provided justification for lodging the application at that consulate. This is a Schengen visa (stay up to 90 days) or national type of visa issued for the period of stay corresponding to the period specified in the work permit but not exceeding one year. Employment without prior authorization and relevant visa is strictly prohibited.