Guest invitation
Consultation on guest invitation procedures and required documents.
Consultation on guest invitation procedures and required documents.
The client understands whether this path fits the situation, which documents should be prepared and what next steps are most logical.
We analyze your situation and possible options.
We explain which documents are usually needed and what may be missing.
We help prepare the package, response or next step.
The exact list depends on your situation, the stage of the case and the requirements of the specific office or institution.
A registered invitation confirms the inviter’s undertaking to cover specified costs and may be used in a visa process. It is not a visa, residence permit or work authorisation.
Sources: official gov.pl and MOS materials. Current as of 11 August 2026.
The authority checks the inviter’s status, accommodation and financial ability to meet the undertaking. Documents differ for an individual, company or another eligible organisation.
Sources: official gov.pl and MOS materials. Current as of 11 August 2026.
The voivode registers the invitation upon the inviter’s application. After receiving it, the invited person separately follows the visa procedure, where the consul assesses all conditions.
Sources: official gov.pl and MOS materials. Current as of 11 August 2026.
It is a registered document that helps a visitor explain the purpose of a trip to Poland. The invitation itself does not guarantee a visa.
No. The consulate decides on the visa and the invitation is only one of the supporting documents.
Usually relatives or acquaintances from abroad. The inviting person is generally expected to prove accommodation and sufficient funds.
No. The competent consular authority makes the visa decision after assessing all conditions.
No. It does not replace a visa, residence permit or work authorisation.
The inviter files with the competent voivodeship office and proves status, financial means and accommodation.
Start by reconstructing the facts and dates, then confirm the legal basis before collecting documents. This keeps the list aligned with your actual situation.
Yes. A standard list does not limit the authority, which may request explanations or further evidence needed to assess the individual case.
Keep the originals and take them to an in-person visit if requested. Electronic copies must be complete, readable and in the required format.
Documents not issued in Polish often require a translation by an authorised translator. The exact scope depends on the procedure and the document.
An exact duration cannot be promised in advance. It depends on the authority, document completeness, checks and any additional requests.
Record the delivery date, read every requested item, the deadline and the response method. Reply in the same structure and keep proof of submission.
It depends on the procedure. Electronic filing does not rule out an in-person visit, identity checks, biometrics or presentation of originals when required.
Inconsistent data, missed deadlines, incomplete copies and evidence that does not prove the stated fact. Review the package as one coherent case before filing.
Describe your situation: your current basis of stay in Poland, the document you need and whether you already have an office case. We will suggest the next step.
If you are not sure which service you need, briefly describe what is happening. We will suggest the next step and how to prepare.