Invitation for a foreigner – is a key document for persons who wish to invite a foreigner to Poland for the visa obtaining purpose. The process of registering the invitation in the voivode’s register allows the inviting person to confirm their responsibility for the foreigner’s stay. Persons planning to invite a foreigner have to be familiar with the details of procedure.
How to submit the application?
- First, make an appointment for a consultation – our specialists will help You to prepare all of the necessary documents, which will help You to avoid mistakes.
- Next, submit the application – we will provide You with all of the instructions and assist You with the submission. Additionally, we will check if Your documents are complete and correct.
- Finally, receive the decision – with us, you can be sure of fast and effective service. It is worth mentioning that everything will take place in the shortest possible time.
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Entry of the invitation into the invitation register – what is it and how to obtain it?
The procedure of entry of the invitation into the invitation register is mandatory for persons inviting a foreigner to Poland for the purpose of obtaining visa. The registration of the invitation requires precise preparation of documents and knowledge of the laws. It confirms the inviting person’s readiness to take responsibility for the guest’s stay in Poland.
Who can submit the application?
The application of entering the invitation into the register may be submitted by:
- Citizens of Poland, European Union countries, EEA, Switzerland, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland who live in Poland and have the right of stay.
- Foreigners from other countries who have legally lived in Poland for at least 5 years or have a permanent residence or EU long-term residence permit.
- Legal entities and organisations registered in Poland may submit the application through authorised representatives.
It should be mentioned that the invitation doesn’t give the right to work in Poland. Therefore, if the purpose of the stay is work, other necessary documents must be submitted.
What documents are needed to invite a foreigner?
- Passport, confirmation of legal stay in Poland (if You are not citizen of Poland or the EU), and financial guarantees. Additionally, the inviting person must have a documented source of income to cover the costs of stay – for individuals.
- Documents confirming the representative’s authorisation (e.g. extract from the register) – for legal entities.
- Documents confirming business registration and financial evidence of the ability to cover the costs of invitee’s stay – for entrepreneurs.
Waiting time for an invitation for a foreigner – how long does the process take?
Usually the process of entering the invitation into the invitation register for foreigners takes up to 30 days. However, if all of the documents are submitted from the first time, it is possible to obtain the invitation on the day of submitting the application. In addition, we offer a quick assistance in submitting all of the necessary documents and obtaining a decision.
Types of invitations for foreigners
Invitations can vary depending on the purpose of the visit:
- A company or organisation in Poland may issue an invitation to a citizen of another country for participation in business events such as meetings, conferences or exhibitions – a company invitation for foreigner.
- An invitation for tourism purposes, enabling a foreigner to visit Poland as a tourist – a tourist invitation for foreigner.
- An invitation for visiting family or friends in Poland – a private invitation.
It is important to remember that the invitation confirms that the foreigner has enough financial incomes to cover the costs of stay. This includes accommodation, meals and travel back to their country. However, the invitation doesn’t give the right to work in Poland.
What should be mentioned?
The invitation will be valid for a specific period of time (not longer than 1 year), and it is important that the inviting person could prove they have enough financial resources to cover all of the costs related to the guest’s stay in Poland. Specifically, for each month of the invitee’s stay in Poland, current required minimum is 515 PLN to cover their stay, as well as additional financial resources to cover the costs of return travel to the country of residence.
Grounds of cancellation of an invitation for a foreigner:
- From the initiative of the inviting person: The inviting person may submit a request to cancel the invitation before it enters into force, informing the appropriate authorities.
- By a decision of authorities: In case of breaking the law such as providing false information or documents confirming the invitation, the authorities can decide to cancel the entry of invitation in the register.
Important: In case of cancellation of the invitation, the inviting person still takes responsibility for the foreigner’s stay in Poland until the official notification of the cancellation of the invitation. Therefore, it is recommended to timely inform all of the interested parties about changes in the status of invitation.
Why it worths to contact our specialists?
The process of registering an invitation can be complicated, especially the number of documents and strict legal requirements. For this reason MAGFIN offers professional assistance in obtaining an invitation for foreigners. We will take care of preparing all of the necessary documents, guide You through the entire process and minimise the risk of mistakes.
Summary
If You want to invite a foreigner to Poland and avoid bureaucracy difficulties, contact us! We will quickly and accurately register the invitation, saving You unnecessary formalities. Call or write to us and use the professional assistance provided by our specialists.
