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6.2. Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• document confirming the right of ownership of (land, house, car or any other ownership) or
• the last tax return (for applicants traveling for the first time).
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• Schengen visa - in any cases, or
• National visa - if he/she is going to stay in Poland for more than 90 days and can prove it through the particular document (e.g., certificate from school etc.).
• name, surname, address and phone number of the inviting person
• name, surname, address, date of birth and passport number of the applicant,
• information regarding relationship between the host and applicant, date, period and destination of the trip
• information regarding costs of travelling and accommodation
• Invitations are valid in the period indicated in it, for which the inviting invited the foreigner, not longer than one year.* Written confirmations should be issued on official form, signed by the authorized person with the provision of his/her personal data. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

In special cases following documents shall be requested:

11.1. Original and copy of an invitation which should be registered at the local authority in Poland (and confirmed by the Voyevoda).

11.2. Originals and copies of documents that prove family relations (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).

11.3. In case of visiting close relatives - wife/husband, children (including adopted), parents/custodians, legally residing in Poland - original and copy of written by hand invitation from the host person. Additionally copy of 1st page of passport should be provided if the hosting person is a citizen of Poland; In case citizen of Ukraine possesses a valid residence permit in Poland, then it is required to provide it’s copy. For citizens of Ukraine who are in Poland on the basis of a national visa D and invite their close relatives, it is required to a copy of the first page of the passport, copy of the valid D and copies of pages from passport with stamps of entry/exit from the territory of Poland.

Based on an invitation from close relatives and their residence permit in Poland (Karta Pobytu) or national Polish visa (type D), an applicant can apply for:

Invitation should contain the following information:

11.4. In case of visiting close relatives - wife/husband and children legally residing in Poland on  a valid residence permit Poland  Karta Stalego Pobytu issued  on Karta Polaka it is required to  submit additionally  copy and original  of the decision for issuing Karta Stalego Pobytu and  confirmation  of family ties.

While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Sponsorship: · 10.1. Tourism:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• Hotel booking confirmation letter, which meets the following requirements:
• the original letter of confirmation letter from the hotel OR its fax copy showing details of the sender - Phone Number and date of the fax or email the hotel OR Print-screens of email + scanned letter of confirmation;
• contains following information: dates of the reservation, names and passport details of tourists , an address and telephone number of the hotel, information about the charges that were made, signature of authorized person and hotel stamp. Total amount of charges mentioned in confirmation letter should be at least 50% for Poland and 100% for hotels in other Schengen countries.
• a proof of payment for the hotel reservation - account statement or check (in case of cash payment).
• booking confirmation must be sent by the accommodation organization itself. Confirmations sent by third parties will not be accepted.
• in case of booking an apartment using Airbnb service it’s required a confirmation from the owner of this apartment (can be a scan copy) along with the banking payment confirmation regarding the payment for booking.
• All documents confirming the booking may be provided in Polishor Ukrainian languages.
• printed detailed plan of the tourist trip;
• Invitation from Polish side, signed by the person responsible for the stay of travelers: data of the hosting religious organization registered in Poland (name, address, phone, fax, mail); information
• Written request from the Ukrainian side signed by the person responsible for organizing the trip: information about the religious organization (name, address, phone, fax, mail); Information about the program, the timing and location; List of participants going on the trip (full name, date of birth, passport number, address of residence in Ukraine).

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

10.2. For trips for religious tourism:

Important: Would you like a representative to collect your passport after processing at the Consulate, please fill in and bring a statement (PDF checklist ↗) on the same. Please note, a representative should also carry his passport for identification.

*Note: Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are consider valid for 1 month from the issuance date.

While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank.

Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Sponsorship:

• One photograph in color meeting requirements.
• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• invitation should be issued on official form of the company, contain a stamp and signature of authorized person. Invitation is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

10.1. Invitation from the host Company in Poland*: original invitation containing the following information:

10.1.1. Related to person invited: name, surname, date of birth, number of valid international passport of the invited person, nationality, Purpose and period of visit (exact dates, quantity of days and entries), information regarding costs for travelling and accommodation, and personal details of children who will accompany the invited person.

10.1.2. Related to inviting company: date of issue of the invitation, name, surname and signature of a contact person in the company, contact phone number, companies stamp and also registration numbers of the inviting company according to polish law requirements (REGON, NIP, KRS**).

10.2. Written confirmation of the work trip from the employer of the applicant: letter should contain date of employment, applicant position, salary for the past 6 month, confirmation from the employer that employee is sent for a business trip to Poland. Document should also contain information of the signed person (Name and Surname, position of the person, contact details and registration details of the company).

** NIP / REGON-is the number of the taxpayer, which must be specified in the invitation, NIP / REGON may be present on the stamp of the company.

While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank.

Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

As a rule, the documents mentioned above are sufficient to issue a visa, however, during the examination of the application consul may in justified cases call the applicant for an interview and request additional documents (Article 21, paragraph 8 of the Community Visa Code of EU). Submission of forged documents and giving blatantly false information may result in visa refusal and a ban on entry to the Schengen Agreement. Documents required to obtain a visa should be submitted no earlier than three months before the scheduled departure.You cannot simultaneously have two valid Schengen visas.

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• Please note that invitation is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

11.1. Visa or residence permit for final destination (if applicable) or

11.2. Booking confirmation of tickets to the target country

11.3. In case if visa to the destination country is not required, applicant has to provide booked tickets for further travel

While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• Please note that invitation is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

11.1. Original official document from the medical institution from the EU country-members, confirming necessity of medical care in this institution, the duration of stay and estimated costs of the treatment.

11.2. Proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• 2-years visa in case there were no previous visas issued
• 5-years visa in case there was at least one Schengen visa used as per the rules
• Birth certificate or any other document proving date of birth of the evacuated person
• Birth certificate (in case evacuated relative was married and change the surname)
• Any other documents / certificates proving birth / marriage / change of the Surname or Name, that can prove a tie between the applicant and evacuated person.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

This visa category is applicable to the applicants that belong to the close family members (first line) who were relocated from the territory of Poland based on the agreement between the Polish Committee of National Liberation and the Government of the USSR on September 9th, 1944 and he agreement between the Transitional Government of National Unity and the Government of the USSR on July 9, 1945.

11.1. Decision issued by the former Government State of Repatriation OR

11.2. Official document issued by the Ukrainian or Polish archive (Ukrainian document should be issued not later than 9 years as on the date of submission) OR

11.3. other official document issued by the Polish or Ukrainian national / local authorities confirming the fact of residence on the former territory of Poland, as well as the evacuation from this area, pursuant to Art. 24 p. 2 EU Visa Code may apply to the Polish consulates in Ukraine for obtaining Schengen visas with multiple entries for the following period of time:

11.4. Documents proving family tie between the applicant and evacuated person:

These simplification also apply to children, grandchildren and spouses of evacuated persons spouses children and grandchildren of evacuated persons subject to presentation of the original of the above document confirming migration from Poland to Ukraine their parents or grandparents, and a document that confirms their family ties.

While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

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• Permanent residence card valid at least 3 months after the last planned return to Ukraine.
• Proof of own funds - statement from the bank regarding account statement.
• Date of issue, signature and stamp of the authorized person in Powiatowy Urząd Pracy
• Name of the host company, signature and stamp of the employer
• Name, surname, date of birth of the invited person;
• Purpose and period of visit (exact dates);
• Details on covering the expenses during applicants stay
• signature of the person authorized to provide oświadczenia o powierzeniu wykonywania pracy do ewidencji oświadczeń;
• no stamp of Powiatowy Urząd Pracy;
• Date of issue, signature and stamp of the authorized person in Powiatowy Urząd Pracy
• Name of the host company, signature and stamp of the employer
• Name, surname, date of birth of the invited person;
• Purpose and period of visit (exact dates);
• Details on covering the expenses during applicants stay
• original and a copy of the invitation, passport number of the invited person, form and period of employment, salary amount;
• certificate/diploma from Polish school, university
• original and a copy of the invitation, signed by the rector of the university, Chancellor of private universities, scientific secretary of the PAN, confirming the desire to hire a foreigner.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

7.1. In case of applying for work visa based on invitation "Oświadczenie o powierzeniu wykonywania pracy (mpips.gov.pl ↗)"  (180 days during the next 365):

Original and copy of  "Oświadczenie o powierzeniu wykonywania pracy (mpips.gov.pl ↗)" na terytorium RP registered in Powiatowy Urząd Pracy. The invitation should contain the following information:

Invitation should be printed on the official letterhead of the authorized entity. Only those applicants mentioned in work permit invitation are eligible to apply for a visa.

Important!

Your documents cannot be accepted if in " Oświadczenie o powierzeniu wykonywania pracy" will be missing:

There is no opportunity to apply for a visa for a spouse and children of the applicant / holder of Visa issued based on this invitation as accompanying persons.

After obtaining a national visas and residing in Poland citizen of Ukraine on his own can invite relatives (spouses, child ren, parents, grandchildren, grandparents or grandparents) to visit him (only Schengen visa). If the inviting party received permission to stay in Poland, on this basis his close relatives can apply for a national visa to visit him.

7.2. In case of applying for season work visa based on invitation "Zaświadczenie o wpisaniu wniosku do ewidencji w sprawie pracy sezonowej" (270 days during the next 365):

Original and copy of "Zaświadczenie o wpisaniu wniosku do ewidencji w sprawie pracy sezonowej"na terytorium RP. The invitation should contain the following information:

Invitation should be printed on the official letterhead of the authorized entity. Only those applicants mentioned in work permit invitation are eligible to apply for a visa.

There is no opportunity to apply for a visa for a spouse and children of the applicant / holder of Visa issued based on this invitation as accompanying persons.

After obtaining a national visas and residing in Poland citizen of Ukraine on his own can invite relatives (spouses, children, parents, grandchildren, grandparents or grandparents) to visit him (only Schengen visa). If the inviting party received permission to stay in Poland, on this basis his close relatives can apply for a national visa to visit him.

7.3. In case of applying for work visa based on invitation "Zezwolenianapracę cudzoziemcanaterytoriumRzeczypospolitejPolskiej (mpips.gov.pl ↗ STRONA/rynek pracy/Zatrudnianie cudzoziemcow-zmiany/Wzory dokumentow/1/Zezwolenie na prace cudzoziemca na terytorium Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej Zalacznik nr 6.docx)" (365 days during the next 365):

Original and copy of Zezwolenie na pracę na terytorium RP registered in Powiatowy Urząd Pracy. The invitation should contain the following information:

Invitation should be printed on the official letterhead of the authorized entity. Only those applicants mentioned in work permit invitation are eligible to apply for a visa.

Spouse and children can apply as accompanying persons to the holder of Visa on base of this invitation on C visa type only.

In the case close relatives (spouses, children, parents, grandchildren, grandfather or grandmother) are visiting citizens of Ukraine who are in Poland on the basis of a national visa, which was issued to perform work, such applicants may apply only for Schengen visa (stay 90 days in 180), and additionally while applying for a such visa among the standard documents it is required to enclose a letter from employer confirming the fact of providing a workplace for a foreigner in Poland.

After obtaining a national visas and residing in Poland citizen of Ukraine on his own can invite relatives (spouses, children, parents, grandchildren, grandparents or grandparents) to visit him (only Schengen visa). If the inviting party received permission to stay in Poland, on this basis his close relatives can apply for a national visa to visit him.

7.4. In order to perform work by graduates of secondary schools, master and doctoral Polish universities, research institutes or-other scientific - research institutions

After obtaining a national visas and residing in Poland citizen of Ukraine on his own can invite relatives (spouses, children, parents, grandchildren, grandparents or grandparents) to visit him (only Schengen visa). If the inviting party received permission to stay in Poland, on this basis his close relatives can apply for a national visa to visit him.

A visa does not guarantee entry into the territory of Poland. The decision of entry permit in each case is taken by the Border Guard.* Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date. While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• Original and copy of invitation from host organization (with the list of participants, information about the period of the program and information regarding costs of travelling and accommodation). It should contain the following information: date of issue, name, surname and signature of a contact person in the organization; name, surname, date of birth and number of valid passport of an invited person.
• Document proving employment or membership in the Ukrainian scientific, cultural, artistic organization that is taking a part in the exchange program.
• Original and copy of invitation from host organization (The National Sport Federation, The European Olympic Committee). It should contain the following information: date of issue; name, surname and signature of a contact person in the organization; dates of tournaments held; name of the sport club/team that is invited to participate in competitions along with the list of participants with their names, surnames, dates of birth and number of valid passport rank)
• Original and copy of document, confirming that person is a sportsman and member of sports organization.
• Original and copy of invitation from host organization (with the list of participants, information about the period of the program and information regarding costs of travelling and accommodation). It should contain the following information: date of issue, name, surname and signature of a contact person in the organization; name, surname, date of birth and number of valid passport of an invited person.
• Document proving employment or membership in the Ukrainian scientific, cultural, artistic organization that is taking a part in the exchange program.
• Official certificate confirming the registration of public organization ( certificate from Registration Service of Ukraine, which contains information from the national register of public communities)
• Original and copy of invitation from host organization (with the list of participants, information about the period of the program and information regarding costs of travelling and accommodation). It should contain the following information: date of issue, name, surname and signature of a contact person in the organization; name, surname, date of birth and number of valid passport of an invited person.
• confirmation that the applicant is working in this field (certificate of employment or catalog of their own works or copies of his/her publications).

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

10.1 For persons, who take part in scientific, cultural events and art, and also in university's and other exchange programs:

10.2 For those, who take part in international sports competitions and accompanied them persons:

10.3 For those who take part in educational attainment seminars and conferences:

10.4 For those representatives of liberal professions who take part in international exhibitions, conferences, seminars and other.

While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank.

Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

10.1. Original and copy of the request from the National Association of Carriers of Ukraine (ASMAP) which is provided with international road transportation, containing the following information: purpose of travel, period of stay and frequency/quantity of entries to the EU-Member States.

10.2. In case if the carrier is not a member of this association:

10.2.1. The original invitation or fax (showing details of the sender - ( senders Phone Number and date of the fax) - from a partner company in Poland, which should include: name of the invited person; date of birth, passport number, time and purpose of journey, number of entries; date of issue of the invitation, the full name / address / telephone company; name and telephone number of responsible person for organizing the trip and the registration number of the company in the form prescribed by Polish law (REGON, NIP, KRS)

10.2.2. Original and copy of the driver license.

10.2.3. Original and copy of the Company’s State Registration Certificate and a License on conducting international transportations;

10.2.4. Work statement and cover letter from Ukrainian company with confirmation that an invited person is a driver and conducts international cargos.

Please note that invitation is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

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• 6. In case customer is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• 7. Non-Ukrainian citizens should also submit the following documents:
• Permanent residence card valid at least 3 months after the last planned return to Ukraine.
• Proof of own funds - statement from the bank regarding account statement.
• 8. Documents that confirm the main purpose of travel (original and copy of each document):
• Certificate of the unit conducting the studies on admission to studies or on the continuation of studies. (Bachelor degree, master degree, doctoral or courses for university studies). This document must contain information about the actual year of study and the semester.
• Proof of payment for studies if applicable. (issued by an educational institution). If study is free of charge, there must be a documentary confirmation of this fact the university.
• Document confirming the sufficient financial resources to cover costs of living and return travel to the country of origin or residence*
• Document confirming where the student will reside and the cost of such a residence (for example, such as a rental agreement or a dormitory certificate, where the cost of living for a full period or monthly payment must be indicated).
• A document confirming the availability of financial resources may be:
• traveler's check;
• certificate of the amount of the credit card limit issued by the issuing bank (any bank located in Ukraine or Poland or another country is allowed);
• a certificate of availability of money in the POLISH bank or a cooperative savings and loan association located in the territory of the Republic of Poland. It cannot be Credo Bank, Idea Bank, any other bank located in Ukraine. Such a bank should be located in Poland;
• a document confirming the grant of a national or foreign scholarship;
• a certificate of employment and the amount of wages.

The main documents required for a visa application:

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

Visa for students

A foreigner applying for a national visa with the note "student" in order to prove the purpose of the trip should submit the following documents:

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

10.1. For owners/co-owners of a Polish company original and a copy of the document from the National Court Register (KRS) confirming business activity in Poland. Document should be dated not longer than 3 months.

10.2. Company bank statement from Poland for less than 6 month

Extract from KRS is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.

While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank.

Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

7.1. Extract from National Court Register confirming business activity in Poland. Document should be dated not longer than 3 months.:

7.3. Extract from a company account, Polish bank for the last 6 months

Applicants applying for National visa based on the mentioned above documents are eligible to ask for 180 - days period visa during next 365 days, In case applicant would like to apply for a longer visa he/she should provide Extract and work permit invitation “Zezwolenie”.

Spouse and children can apply as accompanying persons to the holder of Visa on base of this invitation on C visa type only.

After obtaining a national visas and residing in Poland citizen of Ukraine on his own can invite relatives (spouses, children, parents, grandchildren, grandparents or grandparents) to visit him (only Schengen visa). If the inviting party received permission to stay in Poland, on this basis his close relatives can apply for a national visa to visit him.

A visa does not guarantee entry into the territory of Poland. The decision of entry permit in each case is taken by the Border Guard.* Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

7.1. Original and copy of „Karta Polaka” (possible to apply only for national visa) li>

After obtaining a national visas and residing in Poland citizen of Ukraine on his own can invite relatives (spouses, children, parents) to visit him (only Schengen visa). If the inviting party received permission to stay in Poland, on this basis his close relatives can apply for a national visa to visit him.

A visa does not guarantee entry into the territory of Poland. The decision of entry permit in each case is taken by the Border Guard.* Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date. While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• Please note that invitation is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

11.1. The original and copies of documents confirming that the applicant is a professional journalist (press card issued by the National Association of Journalists of Ukraine or one of the documents confirmed by the employer "Certificate of registration of print media" / "Certificate of registration of an official news agency" / “License for television and radio broadcasting")

11.2. Certificate or other document in original, published by professional organization (National Union of Journalists of Ukraine) stating that person is a member of the technical staff accompanying the journalist in his professional duties.

11.3. A letter from the employer stating the purpose of travel is related to the performance of official duties of the applicant.

Required, main documents: · Additional documents/others:

• LBAT Permit application form that will be filled up by the Visa Application Centre personnel;
• valid photograph in color, 3,5x4,5 cm;
• internal passport (original and copy of all pages with marks and copy of the next page after the page with the last registration stamp);
• international passport or child’s travel document, copy of information page with personal data (the passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years and must be valid for at least one year, original and copy);
• certificate on residence registration in border area for at least 3 years, issued by City or Village Administration *certificate is valid for 3 month from issuance date;
• Spouse of the inhabitant of border area the following documents should be added to the application:
• the certificate on residence registration in border area
• the certificate on residence registration of the spouse in border area for at least 3
• internal passport of the spouse (original and copy);
• marriage certificate (original and copy);
• Child of the inhabitant of border area, the following documents should be added to the application:
• the certificate on residence registration in border area
• the certificate on residence registration of the parent in border area for at least 3 years
• internal passports of the parents (original and copy);
• birth certificate (original and copy);
• notarized written consent form the parent/parents/legal guardian which include the following information: approval for issuing all needful documents and for the trips within Local Border Area along with the details of a person with whom child will be travelling.
• Adult child of the inhabitant of border area, the following documents should be added to the application:
• the certificate on residence registration in border area
• the certificate on residence registration of the parent in border area for at least 3 years
• internal passport of the parent (original and copy);
• birth certificate (original and copy);
• statement by the parent certifying that the adult child/applicant is maintained by the parents (must be written in the VAC while documents submission);
• Child of the spouse of border area inhabitant, the following documents should be added to the application:
• the certificate on residence registration in border area
• birth certificate (original and copy);
• the certificate on residence registration of the parent in border area
• internal passport of the parent (original and copy);
• marriage certificate of the parent with the border area inhabitant (original and copy);
• the certificate on residence registration of the border area inhabitant who is married to the applicant’s parent in border area for at least 3 years
• internal passport of the spouse (original and copy);
• notarized written consent form the parent/parents/legal guardian which include the following information: approval for issuing all needful documents and for the trips within Local Border Area along with the details of a person with whom child will be travelling.
• Adult child of the spouse of border area inhabitant, the following documents should be added to the application:
• the certificate on residence registration in border area
• birth certificate;
• the certificate on residence registration of the parent in border area
• internal passport of the parent (original and copy);
• marriage certificate of the parent with the border area inhabitant (original and copy);
• the certificate on residence registration of the border area inhabitant who is married to the applicant’s parent in border area for at least 3 years
• internal passport of the spouse (original and copy);
• statement by the parent certifying that the adult child/applicant is maintained by the parents (must be written in the VAC while documents submission);
• In case of fee exemption for application consideration the document proving that the applicant is a retired person or receives social benefit or the document proving the disability should be provided (original and copy);
• In case if surname is changed the document proving the change of surname should be provided (original and copy);
• In case of loss/steal of LBAT Permit in the territory of the Republic of Poland the certificate on LBAT Permit loss in Poland issued by the Border Guard of Poland (original and copy) should be provided;
• In case of loss/steal of LBAT Permit in the territory of Ukraine the certificate on LBAT Permit loss/steal issued by police (original and copy) should be provided;
• In case of new applying for the permit the previous LBAT Permit (original and copy) should be provided.

If the applicant does not comply with the requirement of 3 years residence in border area and applies for permit as:

To fill up online VAF - please click here (online.vfsglobal.com ↗).

6.2. Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In special cases following documents shall be requested:
• document confirming the right of ownership of (land, house, car or any other ownership) or
• the last tax return (for applicants traveling for the first time).
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• Related to person invited: name, surname, date of birth, number of valid international passport of the invited person, nationality, Purpose and period of visit (exact dates, quantity of days and entries), information regarding costs for travelling and accommodation, and personal details of children who will accompany the invited person.
• Related to inviting company: date of issue of the invitation, name, surname and signature of a contact person in the company, contact phone number, companies stamp and also registration numbers of the inviting company according to polish law requirements (REGON, NIP, KRS**).
• Please note that invitation is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

11.1. For the members of religious communities:

11.1.1. A written request from the religious community registered in Ukraine: name and details (address and telephone), information about type of registration of the community in Ukraine, stating the purpose, duration and frequency of the trips of the representative, information on the scope of duties of the representative (priest of the Orthodox, Catholic, rabbi, imam, etc.)

11.2. Applicants going to Poland for funeral

11.2.1. Original official document confirming the fact of death

11.2.2. Document confirming the family or other relationship between the applicant and the deceased (e.g. birth or/and marriage certificate)

11.3. For persons who are going to visit cemetery

11.3.1. Original official document confirming the existence and preservation of the grave (valid during 20 years from the date of issue).

11.3.2. Document confirming the family or other relationship between the applicant and the buried (birth or/and marriage certificate).

11.3.3. Original and copy of the document from the Red Cross (valid for 10 years from the issuance date).

11.4. For persons accompanying other family members / travelling with other purpose:

11.4.1. Invitation from the respective company / organization/ institution proving purpose of travel.

Invitation from the host Company in Poland*: original and copy of invitation OR sent by fax (with senders contact details on it) OR sent via email (needs to be provided along with a screen shot of the recipients email box), and contain the following information:

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• Please note that invitation is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

11.1. Original and copy of invitation from host organization (The National Sport Federation, The European Olympic Committee). It should contain the following information: date of issue; name, surname and signature of a contact person in the organization; dates of tournaments held; name of the sport club/team that is invited to participate in competitions along with the list of participants with their names, surnames, dates of birth and number of valid passport rank).

11.2. Original and copy of document, confirming that person is a sportsman and member of sports organization.

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• invitation should be issued on official form of the company, contain a stamp and signature of authorized person. Invitation/Extract from KRS is valid for 3 months from the issuance date. Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

11.1. Invitation from the host Company in Poland*: original and copy of invitation OR sent by fax (with senders contact details on it) OR sent via email (needs to be provided along with a screen shot of the recipients email box), and contain the following information:

11.1.1. Related to person invited: name, surname, date of birth, number of valid international passport of the invited person, nationality, Purpose and period of visit (exact dates, quantity of days and entries), information regarding the current place of work and position

11.1.2. Related to inviting company: date of issue of the invitation, name, surname and signature of a contact person in the company, contact phone number, companies stamp and also registration numbers of the inviting company according to polish law requirements (REGON, NIP, KRS).

While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank.

Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Sponsorship:

• Own funds (according to the Ordinance of Minister of Financial Affairs of Republic of Poland from 23 February 2015 - click here (PDF checklist ↗) to read the document):
• In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required:
• birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy)
• Written confirmations from Ukrainian side are considered valid for 1 month from the issuance date.While paying Visa Fee/Service Fee at the bank inside the VAC please, provide copy of 1-6 (with all the notes) pages of your internal passport or copy of first page of your external passport. All payments can be made in cash in UAH or Euros at the bank inside the Visa Application Centre. In case if there is no bank inside the VAC, payments can be made at the proper bank. Please note that all payments are non-refundable.

Additionally, it’s required to provide with the statement concerning existence/absence of the other passports. To download the statement, please click here (PDF checklist ↗).

According to Art. 16 and Art. 18 of the Supreme Council of Ukraine about passports (Approved regulations on passport and Ukraine on Ukraine passport for travel abroad can be found here (zakon1.rada.gov.ua ↗) ), within 1 month from the date of change of surname, passport must be replaced accordingly.

11.1. Decision issued by Polish authorities (Voyevoda) and granting an applicant permanent / temporary residence permit.