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

The main documents required for any visa application for a short visit: - filled with Latin letters (in Polish, English languages or Ukrainian in transliteration) and signed by the applicant himself. Visa application for minor is submitted and signed by one of the parents or legal guardian. Separate application should be also provided in case of applying for children endorsed in parent’s or legal guardian’s passport, where separate visa will be issued. - - Original and copies of international passport which meats the following requirements: - signed by the applicant himself and valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the EU-Member States; - contains at least two blank pages (for a visa) and has been issued within the previous 10 years. In case of indorsed child – 2 additional blank pages are required for child’s visa. - If you possess other international passports, it should be accompanied to the application (both original and copies). In case the previous passports were surrendered there should be a stamp in internal passport or the corresponding statement from OVIR. - Prolonged/ damaged or old passports will not be accepted. Please also attach copies of the passport’s first page, previous Schengen visas issued during last 3 years, of the last National visa and copies of all pages with stamps of entry/exit for those visas. 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 ↗). - Internal passport original and copy of all the pages with notes or ID card with a statement from the demographic register or certificate of registration of residence, form №13 (original and copy). 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. Important: surname, first name and middle name must be identical in both internal and international passports, and in the other accompanying documents as well. - Medical insurance – original and copy , which meets to the following criteria: - insurance coverage should be minimum € 30,000 and valid in all EU countries (insurance covers all expenses that may arise during stay in this territory due to the need to travel back for medical reasons, the need for urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment or death. - franchise not more than 150 € (0 or 50 €). - €30000 coverage valid in all EC countries with maximum deductible not more than €150. - medical insurance should be typed only. - all applicants’ data in the policy should be correct: Name, Surname, full address, passport’s number and date of birth. - in case of one entrance - medical policy should cover all days of the planned stay, in case of multi entrance - medical policy should cover at least first trip. - medical insurance has to be provided with original and copy of payment receipt containing Name and Surname of an applicant or policy number. Taking care about the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Ukraine, we draw your attention to the fact that according to the Act No. 265/95-VR as of 06.07.1995, as of 28/12/2014, documents confirming the fact of payment for insurance must be in the form of: transaction banking receipts; confirmation (receipt) from the payment terminal; fiscal receipt; numbered payment receipt. Accepting the fee for insurance services via cash desk should be carried out by means of a cash register. Since, handwritten receipts are not recommended. The payment amount must correspond to the amount specified in the insurance policy. - Only an adult can be Insurer. In case of applying for minors only parents/legal guardians can be mentioned as Insurers. - We recommend you to purchase an insurance policy at the Visa Application Center or at the appropriate representative office of an accredited insurance company. We cannot guarantee the quality of the insurance policy you have purchased at other insurance offices. - You have the opportunity to purchase a PZU insurance policy at the Visa Application Center. - PZU Ukraine guarantees compensation in case of visa refusal and provides special protection in case of COVID-19 infection while traveling abroad. This protection is included in all travel insurance policies for travelers abroad and includes: diagnosis, treatment, medical evacuation and repatriation with a limit of 3,000 USD. Coverage limit: 30 calendar days from the date of border crossing. Learn more - click here (PDF checklist ↗) . - 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): 6.1. Proof of own funds: - statement from the bank regarding account statement for last 3 months with information about cash flow OR - travel checks with personal details of the applicant – original and copy signed by the applicant 6.2. Sponsorship: - Statement of sponsorship OR - Invitation (original and a copy) issues as per Law on the foreigners from 12.12.2013 OR - Guarantee of the third party Guarantee must have a confirmation that third party possessing sufficient financial means to cover expenses (statement from the bank or travel checks) - Documents confirming occupation and availability of funds, along with confirmation of the existence of financial ties with Ukraine: - certificate of employment containing the following information: details of the applicant, date of employment, position, salary for the last six months, as well as name, surname and title of the person who issued the organization and contact details (full address and landline telephone of the company). - information on the same should be mentioned in the employment certificate and copies of company registration documents should be provided. - original and copy of the extract from the state register, OR license, or certificate of registration, OR the latest tax declaration - statement from the bank with information about cash flow for the last 3 month OR travel checks with personal details of the applicant and a receipt – original and copy signed by the applicant or an official signed statement displaying the financial condition of the applicant. - original and a copy of pension ID a valid proofing document for receiving pension for last 6 month. - statement from the university/school confirming the period of allowed leave or written consent that university/school have no offence that the student will be on leave. - 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). - Documents proving accommodation during the visit: - hotel reservation sent in original or by fax (hotel contact details and data of person staying at the hotel to be mentioned) OR - confirmation of reservation made via booking.com + print screen of email ID to which confirmation had been sent OR - guarantee of the inviting party – invitation mentioned under sec. 3 Law from 12 December 2013 about Foreigners - In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required: - birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy) - copies of internal / international passports of parents / legal guardian - invitation/reservation from the hotel should contain details of all travelers including minor child - notarized written consent form the parent/parents/legal guardian (even in case travelling together) which include the following information: territory of validation (Poland and other Schengen countries), strict dates of notarized agreements’ validation (dd/mm/yy). In case if minor is travelling with the third person, his/her details should be mentioned in the consent form and his/her valid visa and copy of the passport should be provided - when applying for a visa for a minor who is indorsed into a passport of a parent / legal guardian, notarized written consent form from that parent is not required. Please note that in this case documents can be submitted only by the parent/legal guardian to who’s passport the child is indorsed - if there is only one guardian, it is required to provide the judgment of sole custody, death certificate or other proving official document - Non-Ukrainian citizens should also submit the following documents: - Ukrainian visa that allows returning to Ukraine or permanent/temporary residence card valid at least 3 months after the last planned return to Ukraine. - Documents that confirm the main purpose of travel. 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: - 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**). It is mandatory to provide bank receipt proving prepayment of the Service Fee during application submission. Please note in case not shown application will not be accepted. * 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. 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.

The main documents required for a visa application: - 1. filled with Latin letters (in Polish, English languages or Ukrainian in transliteration) and signed by the applicant himself. Visa application for minor is submitted and signed by one of the parents or legal guardian. Separate application should be also provided in case of applying for children endorsed in parent’s or legal guardian’s passport, where separate visa will be issued. You can order Form Filling service in VAC. For more information – click here. - - Original and copies of international passport which meats the following requirements: - signed by the applicant himself and valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the EU-Member States; - contains at least two blank pages (for a visa) and has been issued within the previous 10 years. In case of indorsed child – 2 additional blank pages are required for child’s visa. - If you possess other international passports, it should be accompanied to the application (both original and copies). In case the previous passports were surrendered there should be a stamp in internal passport or the corresponding statement from OVIR. - Prolonged/ damaged or old passports will not be accepted. Please also attach copies of the passport’s first page, previous Schengen visas issued during last 3 years, of the last National visa and copies of all pages with stamps of entry/exit for those visas. 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 ↗). - Internal passport original and copy of all the pages with notes or ID card with a statement from the demographic register or certificate of registration of residence, form №13 (original and copy). 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. Important: surname, first name and middle name must be identical in both internal and international passports, and in the other accompanying documents as well. - Medical insurance – original and copy , which meets to the following criteria: - insurance coverage should be minimum € 30,000 and valid in all EU countries (insurance covers all expenses that may arise during stay in this territory due to the need to travel back for medical reasons, the need for urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment or death. - franchise not more than 150 € (0 or 50 €). - €30000 coverage valid in all EC countries with maximum deductible not more than €150. - medical insurance should be typed only. - all applicants’ data in the policy should be correct: Name, Surname, full address, passport’s number and date of birth. - in case of one entrance - medical policy should cover all days of the planned stay, in case of multi entrance - medical policy should cover at least first trip. - medical insurance has to be provided with original and copy of payment receipt containing Name and Surname of an applicant or policy number. Taking care about the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Ukraine, we draw your attention to the fact that according to the Act No. 265/95-VR as of 06.07.1995, as of 28/12/2014, documents confirming the fact of payment for insurance must be in the form of: transaction banking receipts; confirmation (receipt) from the payment terminal; fiscal receipt; numbered payment receipt. Accepting the fee for insurance services via cash desk should be carried out by means of a cash register. Since, handwritten receipts are not recommended. The payment amount must correspond to the amount specified in the insurance policy. - Only an adult can be Insurer. In case of applying for minors only parents/legal guardians can be mentioned as Insurers. - We recommend you to purchase an insurance policy at the Visa Application Center or at the appropriate representative office of an accredited insurance company. We cannot guarantee the quality of the insurance policy you have purchased at other insurance offices. - You have the opportunity to purchase a PZU insurance policy at the Visa Application Center. - PZU Ukraine guarantees compensation in case of visa refusal and provides special protection in case of COVID-19 infection while traveling abroad. This protection is included in all travel insurance policies for travelers abroad and includes: diagnosis, treatment, medical evacuation and repatriation with a limit of 3,000 USD. Coverage limit: 30 calendar days from the date of border crossing. Learn more - click here (PDF checklist ↗) . - 6. In case customer is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required: - birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy) - copies of internal / international passports of parents / legal guardian - invitation/reservation from the hotel should contain details of all travelers including minor child - notarized written consent form the parent/parents/legal guardian (even in case travelling together) which include the following information: territory of validation (Poland and other Schengen countries), strict dates of notarized agreements’ validation (dd/mm/yy). In case if minor is travelling with the third person, his/her details should be mentioned in the consent form and his/her valid visa and copy of the passport should be provided - when applying for a visa for a minor who is indorsed into a passport of a parent / legal guardian, notarized written consent form from that parent is not required. Please note that in this case documents can be submitted only by the parent/legal guardian to who’s passport the child is indorsed - if there is only one guardian, it is required to provide the judgment of sole custody, death certificate or other proving official document - 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): 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: - 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 any visa application for a short visit: - filled with Latin letters (in Polish, English languages or Ukrainian in transliteration) and signed by the applicant himself. Visa application for minor is submitted and signed by one of the parents or legal guardian. Separate application should be also provided in case of applying for children endorsed in parent’s or legal guardian’s passport, where separate visa will be issued. - - Original and copies of international passport which meats the following requirements: - signed by the applicant himself and valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the EU-Member States; - contains at least two blank pages (for a visa) and has been issued within the previous 10 years. In case of indorsed child – 2 additional blank pages are required for child’s visa. - If you possess other international passports, it should be accompanied to the application (both original and copies). In case the previous passports were surrendered there should be a stamp in internal passport or the corresponding statement from OVIR. - Prolonged/ damaged or old passports will not be accepted. Please also attach copies of the passport’s first page, previous Schengen visas issued during last 3 years, of the last National visa and copies of all pages with stamps of entry/exit for those visas. 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 ↗). - Internal passport original and copy of all the pages with notes or ID card with a statement from the demographic register or certificate of registration of residence, form №13 (original and copy). 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. Important: surname, first name and middle name must be identical in both internal and international passports, and in the other accompanying documents as well. - Medical insurance – original and copy , which meets to the following criteria: - insurance coverage should be minimum € 30,000 and valid in all EU countries (insurance covers all expenses that may arise during stay in this territory due to the need to travel back for medical reasons, the need for urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment or death. - franchise not more than 150 € (0 or 50 €). - €30000 coverage valid in all EC countries with maximum deductible not more than €150. - medical insurance should be typed only. - all applicants’ data in the policy should be correct: Name, Surname, full address, passport’s number and date of birth. - in case of one entrance - medical policy should cover all days of the planned stay, in case of multi entrance - medical policy should cover at least first trip. - medical insurance has to be provided with original and copy of payment receipt containing Name and Surname of an applicant or policy number. Taking care about the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Ukraine, we draw your attention to the fact that according to the Act No. 265/95-VR as of 06.07.1995, as of 28/12/2014, documents confirming the fact of payment for insurance must be in the form of: transaction banking receipts; confirmation (receipt) from the payment terminal; fiscal receipt; numbered payment receipt. Accepting the fee for insurance services via cash desk should be carried out by means of a cash register. Since, handwritten receipts are not recommended. The payment amount must correspond to the amount specified in the insurance policy. - Only an adult can be Insurer. In case of applying for minors only parents/legal guardians can be mentioned as Insurers. - We recommend you to purchase an insurance policy at the Visa Application Center or at the appropriate representative office of an accredited insurance company. We cannot guarantee the quality of the insurance policy you have purchased at other insurance offices. - You have the opportunity to purchase a PZU insurance policy at the Visa Application Center. - PZU Ukraine guarantees compensation in case of visa refusal and provides special protection in case of COVID-19 infection while traveling abroad. This protection is included in all travel insurance policies for travelers abroad and includes: diagnosis, treatment, medical evacuation and repatriation with a limit of 3,000 USD. Coverage limit: 30 calendar days from the date of border crossing. Learn more - click here (PDF checklist ↗) . - 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): 6.1. Proof of own funds: - statement from the bank regarding account statement for last 3 months with information about cash flow OR - travel checks with personal details of the applicant – original and copy signed by the applicant Sponsorship: - Statement of sponsorship OR - Invitation (original and a copy) issues as per Law on the foreigners from 12.12.2013 OR - Guarantee of the third party Guarantee must have a confirmation that third party possessing sufficient financial means to cover expenses (statement from the bank or travel checks) - Documents confirming occupation and availability of funds, along with confirmation of the existence of financial ties with Ukraine: - certificate of employment containing the following information: details of the applicant, date of employment, position, salary for the last six months, as well as name, surname and title of the person who issued the organization and contact details (full address and landline telephone of the company). - information on the same should be mentioned in the employment certificate and copies of company registration documents should be provided. - original and copy of the extract from the state register, OR license, or certificate of registration, OR the latest tax declaration - statement from the bank with information about cash flow for the last 3 month OR travel checks with personal details of the applicant and a receipt – original and copy signed by the applicant or an official signed statement displaying the financial condition of the applicant. - original and a copy of pension ID a valid proofing document for receiving pension for last 6 month. - statement from the university/school confirming the period of allowed leave or written consent that university/school have no offence that the student will be on leave. - 1) document confirming the right of ownership of (land, house, car or any other ownership) or 2) the last tax return (for applicants traveling for the first time). - Documents proving accommodation during the visit: - hotel reservation sent in original or by fax (hotel contact details and data of person staying at the hotel to be mentioned) OR - confirmation of reservation made via booking.com + print screen of email ID to which confirmation had been sent OR - guarantee of the inviting party – invitation mentioned under sec. 3 Law from 12 December 2013 about Foreigners - Non-Ukrainian citizens should also submit the following documents: - Ukrainian visa that allows returning to Ukraine or permanent/temporary residence card valid at least 3 months after the last planned return to Ukraine. - Documents that confirm the main purpose of travel. 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. It is mandatory to provide bank receipt proving prepayment of the Service Fee during application submission. Please note in case not shown application will not be accepted. 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.

The main documents required for any visa application for a short visit: - filled with Latin letters (in Polish, English languages or Ukrainian in transliteration) and signed by the applicant himself. Visa application for minor is submitted and signed by one of the parents or legal guardian. Separate application should be also provided in case of applying for children endorsed in parent’s or legal guardian’s passport, where separate visa will be issued. - - Original and copies of international passport which meats the following requirements: - signed by the applicant himself and valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the EU-Member States; - contains at least two blank pages (for a visa) and has been issued within the previous 10 years. In case of indorsed child – 2 additional blank pages are required for child’s visa. - If you possess other international passports, it should be accompanied to the application (both original and copies). In case the previous passports were surrendered there should be a stamp in internal passport or the corresponding statement from OVIR. - Prolonged/ damaged or old passports will not be accepted. Please also attach copies of the passport’s first page, previous Schengen visas issued during last 3 years, of the last National visa and copies of all pages with stamps of entry/exit for those visas. 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 ↗). - Internal passport original and copy of all the pages with notes or ID card with a statement from the demographic register or certificate of registration of residence, form №13 (original and copy). 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. Important: surname, first name and middle name must be identical in both internal and international passports, and in the other accompanying documents as well. - Medical insurance – original and copy , which meets to the following criteria: - insurance coverage should be minimum € 30,000 and valid in all EU countries (insurance covers all expenses that may arise during stay in this territory due to the need to travel back for medical reasons, the need for urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment or death. - franchise not more than 150 € (0 or 50 €). - €30000 coverage valid in all EC countries with maximum deductible not more than €150. - medical insurance should be typed only. - all applicants’ data in the policy should be correct: Name, Surname, full address, passport’s number and date of birth. - in case of one entrance - medical policy should cover all days of the planned stay, in case of multi entrance - medical policy should cover at least first trip. - medical insurance has to be provided with original and copy of payment receipt containing Name and Surname of an applicant or policy number. Taking care about the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Ukraine, we draw your attention to the fact that according to the Act No. 265/95-VR as of 06.07.1995, as of 28/12/2014, documents confirming the fact of payment for insurance must be in the form of: transaction banking receipts; confirmation (receipt) from the payment terminal; fiscal receipt; numbered payment receipt. Accepting the fee for insurance services via cash desk should be carried out by means of a cash register. Since, handwritten receipts are not recommended. The payment amount must correspond to the amount specified in the insurance policy. - Only an adult can be Insurer. In case of applying for minors only parents/legal guardians can be mentioned as Insurers. - We recommend you to purchase an insurance policy at the Visa Application Center or at the appropriate representative office of an accredited insurance company. We cannot guarantee the quality of the insurance policy you have purchased at other insurance offices. - You have the opportunity to purchase a PZU insurance policy at the Visa Application Center. - PZU Ukraine guarantees compensation in case of visa refusal and provides special protection in case of COVID-19 infection while traveling abroad. This protection is included in all travel insurance policies for travelers abroad and includes: diagnosis, treatment, medical evacuation and repatriation with a limit of 3,000 USD. Coverage limit: 30 calendar days from the date of border crossing. Learn more - click here (PDF checklist ↗) . - 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): 6.1. Proof of own funds: - statement from the bank regarding account statement for last 3 months with information about cash flow OR - travel checks with personal details of the applicant – original and copy signed by the applicant Sponsorship: - Statement of sponsorship OR - Invitation (original and a copy) issues as per Law on the foreigners from 12.12.2013 OR - Guarantee of the third party Guarantee must have a confirmation that third party possessing sufficient financial means to cover expenses (statement from the bank or travel checks) - Documents confirming occupation and availability of funds, along with confirmation of the existence of financial ties with Ukraine: - certificate of employment containing the following information: details of the applicant, date of employment, position, salary for the last six months, as well as name, surname and title of the person who issued the organization and contact details (full address and landline telephone of the company). - information on the same should be mentioned in the employment certificate and copies of company registration documents should be provided. - original and copy of the extract from the state register, OR license, or certificate of registration, OR the latest tax declaration - statement from the bank with information about cash flow for the last 3 month OR travel checks with personal details of the applicant and a receipt – original and copy signed by the applicant or an official signed statement displaying the financial condition of the applicant. - original and a copy of pension ID a valid proofing document for receiving pension for last 6 month. - statement from the university/school confirming the period of allowed leave or written consent that university/school have no offence that the student will be on leave. - 1) document confirming the right of ownership of (land, house, car or any other ownership) or 2) the last tax return (for applicants traveling for the first time). - Documents proving accommodation during the visit: - hotel reservation sent in original or by fax (hotel contact details and data of person staying at the hotel to be mentioned) OR - confirmation of reservation made via booking.com + print screen of email ID to which confirmation had been sent OR - guarantee of the inviting party – invitation mentioned under sec. 3 Law from 12 December 2013 about Foreigners - Non-Ukrainian citizens should also submit the following documents: - Ukrainian visa that allows returning to Ukraine or permanent/temporary residence card valid at least 3 months after the last planned return to Ukraine. - Documents that confirm the main purpose of travel. 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. It is mandatory to provide bank receipt proving prepayment of the Service Fee during application submission. Please note in case not shown application will not be accepted. 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. 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.

The main documents required for any visa application for a short visit: - filled with Latin letters (in Polish, English languages or Ukrainian in transliteration) and signed by the applicant himself. Visa application for minor is submitted and signed by one of the parents or legal guardian. Separate application should be also provided in case of applying for children endorsed in parent’s or legal guardian’s passport, where separate visa will be issued. - - Original and copies of international passport which meats the following requirements: - signed by the applicant himself and valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the EU-Member States; - contains at least two blank pages (for a visa) and has been issued within the previous 10 years. In case of indorsed child – 2 additional blank pages are required for child’s visa. - If you possess other international passports, it should be accompanied to the application (both original and copies). In case the previous passports were surrendered there should be a stamp in internal passport or the corresponding statement from OVIR. - Prolonged/ damaged or old passports will not be accepted. Please also attach copies of the passport’s first page, previous Schengen visas issued during last 3 years, of the last National visa and copies of all pages with stamps of entry/exit for those visas. 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 ↗). - Internal passport original and copy of all the pages with notes or ID card with a statement from the demographic register or certificate of registration of residence, form №13 (original and copy). 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. Important: surname, first name and middle name must be identical in both internal and international passports, and in the other accompanying documents as well. - Medical insurance – original and copy , which meets to the following criteria: - insurance coverage should be minimum € 30,000 and valid in all EU countries (insurance covers all expenses that may arise during stay in this territory due to the need to travel back for medical reasons, the need for urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment or death. - franchise not more than 150 € (0 or 50 €). - €30000 coverage valid in all EC countries with maximum deductible not more than €150. - medical insurance should be typed only. - all applicants’ data in the policy should be correct: Name, Surname, full address, passport’s number and date of birth. - in case of one entrance - medical policy should cover all days of the planned stay, in case of multi entrance - medical policy should cover at least first trip. - medical insurance has to be provided with original and copy of payment receipt containing Name and Surname of an applicant or policy number. Taking care about the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Ukraine, we draw your attention to the fact that according to the Act No. 265/95-VR as of 06.07.1995, as of 28/12/2014, documents confirming the fact of payment for insurance must be in the form of: transaction banking receipts; confirmation (receipt) from the payment terminal; fiscal receipt; numbered payment receipt. Accepting the fee for insurance services via cash desk should be carried out by means of a cash register. Since, handwritten receipts are not recommended. The payment amount must correspond to the amount specified in the insurance policy. - Only an adult can be Insurer. In case of applying for minors only parents/legal guardians can be mentioned as Insurers. - We recommend you to purchase an insurance policy at the Visa Application Center or at the appropriate representative office of an accredited insurance company. We cannot guarantee the quality of the insurance policy you have purchased at other insurance offices. - You have the opportunity to purchase a PZU insurance policy at the Visa Application Center. - PZU Ukraine guarantees compensation in case of visa refusal and provides special protection in case of COVID-19 infection while traveling abroad. This protection is included in all travel insurance policies for travelers abroad and includes: diagnosis, treatment, medical evacuation and repatriation with a limit of 3,000 USD. Coverage limit: 30 calendar days from the date of border crossing. Learn more - click here (PDF checklist ↗) . - 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): 6.1. Proof of own funds: - statement from the bank regarding account statement for last 3 months with information about cash flow OR - travel checks with personal details of the applicant – original and copy signed by the applicant 6.2. Sponsorship: - Statement of sponsorship OR - Invitation (original and a copy) issues as per Law on the foreigners from 12.12.2013 OR - Guarantee of the third party Guarantee must have a confirmation that third party possessing sufficient financial means to cover expenses (statement from the bank or travel checks) - Documents confirming occupation and availability of funds, along with confirmation of the existence of financial ties with Ukraine: - certificate of employment containing the following information: details of the applicant, date of employment, position, salary for the last six months, as well as name, surname and title of the person who issued the organization and contact details (full address and landline telephone of the company). - , information on the same should be mentioned in the employment certificate and copies of company registration documents should be provided. - original and copy of the extract from the state register, OR license, or certificate of registration, OR the latest tax declaration - statement from the bank with information about cash flow for the last 3 month OR travel checks with personal details of the applicant and a receipt – original and copy signed by the applicant or an official signed statement displaying the financial condition of the applicant. - original and a copy of pension ID a valid proofing document for receiving pension for last 6 month. - statement from the university/school confirming the period of allowed leave or written consent that university/school have no offence that the student will be on leave. 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). - Documents proving accommodation during the visit: - hotel reservation sent in original or by fax (hotel contact details and data of person staying at the hotel to be mentioned) OR - confirmation of reservation made via booking.com + print screen of email ID to which confirmation had been sent OR - guarantee of the inviting party – invitation mentioned under sec. 3 Law from 12 December 2013 about Foreigners - In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required: - birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy) - copies of internal / international passports of parents / legal guardian - invitation/reservation from the hotel should contain details of all travelers including minor child - notarized written consent form the parent/parents/legal guardian (even in case travelling together) which include the following information: territory of validation (Poland and other Schengen countries), strict dates of notarized agreements’ validation (dd/mm/yy). In case if minor is travelling with the third person, his/her details should be mentioned in the consent form and his/her valid visa and copy of the passport should be provided - when applying for a visa for a minor who is indorsed into a passport of a parent / legal guardian, notarized written consent form from that parent is not required. Please note that in this case documents can be submitted only by the parent/legal guardian to who’s passport the child is indorsed - if there is only one guardian, it is required to provide the judgment of sole custody, death certificate or other proving official document - Non-Ukrainian citizens should also submit the following documents: - Ukrainian visa that allows returning to Ukraine or permanent/temporary residence card valid at least 3 months after the last planned return to Ukraine. - Documents that confirm the main purpose of travel. 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: - 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.). Invitation should contain the following information: - 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 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. It is mandatory to provide bank receipt proving prepayment of the Service Fee during application submission. Please note in case not shown application will not be accepted. * 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. 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.

The main documents required for any visa application for a short visit: - filled with Latin letters (in Polish, English languages or Ukrainian in transliteration) and signed by the applicant himself. Visa application for minor is submitted and signed by one of the parents or legal guardian. Separate application should be also provided in case of applying for children endorsed in parent’s or legal guardian’s passport, where separate visa will be issued. - - Original and copies of international passport which meats the following requirements: - signed by the applicant himself and valid for at least three months after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the EU-Member States; - contains at least two blank pages (for a visa) and has been issued within the previous 10 years. In case of indorsed child – 2 additional blank pages are required for child’s visa. - If you possess other international passports, it should be accompanied to the application (both original and copies). In case the previous passports were surrendered there should be a stamp in internal passport or the corresponding statement from OVIR. - Prolonged/ damaged or old passports will not be accepted. Please also attach copies of the passport’s first page, previous Schengen visas issued during last 3 years, of the last National visa and copies of all pages with stamps of entry/exit for those visas. 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 ↗). - Internal passport original and copy of all the pages with notes or ID card with a statement from the demographic register or certificate of registration of residence, form №13 (original and copy). 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. Important: surname, first name and middle name must be identical in both internal and international passports, and in the other accompanying documents as well. - Medical insurance – original and copy , which meets to the following criteria: - insurance coverage should be minimum € 30,000 and valid in all EU countries (insurance covers all expenses that may arise during stay in this territory due to the need to travel back for medical reasons, the need for urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment or death. - franchise not more than 150 € (0 or 50 €). - €30000 coverage valid in all EC countries with maximum deductible not more than €150. - medical insurance should be typed only. - all applicants’ data in the policy should be correct: Name, Surname, full address, passport’s number and date of birth. - in case of one entrance - medical policy should cover all days of the planned stay, in case of multi entrance - medical policy should cover at least first trip. - medical insurance has to be provided with original and copy of payment receipt containing Name and Surname of an applicant or policy number. Taking care about the protection of the rights and interests of citizens of Ukraine, we draw your attention to the fact that according to the Act No. 265/95-VR as of 06.07.1995, as of 28/12/2014, documents confirming the fact of payment for insurance must be in the form of: transaction banking receipts; confirmation (receipt) from the payment terminal; fiscal receipt; numbered payment receipt. Accepting the fee for insurance services via cash desk should be carried out by means of a cash register. Since, handwritten receipts are not recommended. The payment amount must correspond to the amount specified in the insurance policy. - Only an adult can be Insurer. In case of applying for minors only parents/legal guardians can be mentioned as Insurers. - We recommend you to purchase an insurance policy at the Visa Application Center or at the appropriate representative office of an accredited insurance company. We cannot guarantee the quality of the insurance policy you have purchased at other insurance offices. - You have the opportunity to purchase a PZU insurance policy at the Visa Application Center. - PZU Ukraine guarantees compensation in case of visa refusal and provides special protection in case of COVID-19 infection while traveling abroad. This protection is included in all travel insurance policies for travelers abroad and includes: diagnosis, treatment, medical evacuation and repatriation with a limit of 3,000 USD. Coverage limit: 30 calendar days from the date of border crossing. Learn more - click here (PDF checklist ↗) . - 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): 6.1. Proof of own funds: - statement from the bank regarding account statement for last 3 months with information about cash flow OR - travel checks with personal details of the applicant – original and copy signed by the applicant Sponsorship: - Statement of sponsorship OR - Invitation (original and a copy) issues as per Law on the foreigners from 12.12.2013 OR - Guarantee of the third party Guarantee must have a confirmation that third party possessing sufficient financial means to cover expenses (statement from the bank or travel checks) - Documents confirming occupation and availability of funds, along with confirmation of the existence of financial ties with Ukraine: - certificate of employment containing the following information: details of the applicant, date of employment, position, salary for the last six months, as well as name, surname and title of the person who issued the organization and contact details (full address and landline telephone of the company). - information on the same should be mentioned in the employment certificate and copies of company registration documents should be provided. - original and copy of the extract from the state register, OR license, or certificate of registration, OR the latest tax declaration - statement from the bank with information about cash flow for the last 3 month OR travel checks with personal details of the applicant and a receipt – original and copy signed by the applicant or an official signed statement displaying the financial condition of the applicant. - original and a copy of pension ID a valid proofing document for receiving pension for last 6 month. - statement from the university/school confirming the period of allowed leave or written consent that university/school have no offence that the student will be on leave. - 1) document confirming the right of ownership of (land, house, car or any other ownership) or 2) the last tax return (for applicants traveling for the first time). - Documents proving accommodation during the visit: - hotel reservation sent in original or by fax (hotel contact details and data of person staying at the hotel to be mentioned) OR - confirmation of reservation made via booking.com + print screen of email ID to which confirmation had been sent OR - guarantee of the inviting party – invitation mentioned under sec. 3 Law from 12 December 2013 about Foreigners - In case an applicant is a minor (below 18 years old) following documents are required: - birth certificate, (both documents in original and copy) - copies of internal / international passports of parents / legal guardian - invitation/reservation from the hotel should contain details of all travelers including minor child - notarized written consent form the parent/parents/legal guardian (even in case travelling together) which include the following information: territory of validation (Poland and other Schengen countries), strict dates of notarized agreements’ validation (dd/mm/yy). In case if minor is travelling with the third person, his/her details should be mentioned in the consent form and his/her valid visa and copy of the passport should be provided - when applying for a visa for a minor who is indorsed into a passport of a parent / legal guardian, notarized written consent form from that parent is not required. Please note that in this case documents can be submitted only by the parent/legal guardian to who’s passport the child is indorsed - if there is only one guardian, it is required to provide the judgment of sole custody, death certificate or other proving official document - Non-Ukrainian citizens should also submit the following documents: - Ukrainian visa that allows returning to Ukraine or permanent/temporary residence card valid at least 3 months after the last planned return to Ukraine. - Documents that confirm the main purpose of travel. 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: - 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 11.4. Documents proving family tie between the applicant and evacuated person: - 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. 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. It is mandatory to provide bank receipt proving prepayment of the Service Fee during application submission. Please note in case not shown application will not be accepted. 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.