Visa Information

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism. This visa is given for a period of the stay up to 90 days within 180 days.

• Visa Fees

  The fees must be paid at the office counter when submitting the application. Visa fee is payable in cash. Please note that this is non-refundable, whatever the consul's decision.

  In accordance with article 16 of REGULATION (EC) No 810/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1) basic visa fee is EUR 80. Children aged six to under 12 pay a visa fee of EUR 40.

  SCHENGEN VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php
  Children between 6-12 years	2373 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  Visa fee exemptions

  • Children under 6 years of age;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;
  • School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
  • Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the September 28, 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries traveling within the community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.

    List of Schengen Insurance Companies

  • Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited

    e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher).

  • Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited

    e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher).

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year, for sponsorship - notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa and bank transactions of a sponsor.

  • Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension

    For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.

    For private business – confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;

    For students – proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;

    For pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;

    For unemployed – a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation;

  • Documents confirming ownership of real estate property in the Philippines (if applicable)
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation with fixed dates, booking number and transport reservation in the Schengen states if the applicant visits more than one Schengen country
  • Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation

  • Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance

    For children under 18 years of age only.

  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days.

  The processing time might be extended for citizens of certain countries or specific categories of travelers due to mandatory visa consultation. Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation is published on the website of the European Commission - click here.

• Download Forms

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - English version

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for business. This visa is given for a period of the stay up to 90 days within 180 days.

• Visa Fees

  The fees must be paid at the office counter when submitting the application. Visa fee is payable in cash. Please note that this is non-refundable, whatever the consul's decision.

  In accordance with article 16 of REGULATION (EC) No 810/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1) basic visa fee is EUR 80. Children aged six to under 12 pay a visa fee of EUR 40.

  SCHENGEN VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php
  Children between 6-12 years	2373 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  • Children under 6 years of age;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;
  • School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
  • Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the September 28, 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries traveling within the community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.

    List of Schengen Insurance Companies

  • Documents indicating the purpose of the journey

    e.g. the detailed plan of the trip, fair participation payment, conference enrolment, invitation letter from the host company in Poland.

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year

  • Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension

    For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.

    For private business – confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;

    For students – proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;

    For university representatives – letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling;

    For pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;

  • Letter from the employer

    Original letter specifying the relevant personal data of the invited, purpose and duration of the visit(s), financial cover of the visit, short company profile, etc.

  • Invitation letter from the host company in Poland Original or copy of the letter specifying relevant personal data of the invited, length of invitation, reason for visiting and planned activities in the Member States during the visit, financial cover of the visit (if applicable).
  • Documents confirming ownership of real estate property in the Philippines (if applicable)
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation with fixed dates, booking number and transport reservation in the Schengen states if the applicant visits more than one Schengen country

  • Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation

    e.g. confirmation letter from the university/host company confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment).

  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days.

  The processing time might be extended for citizens of certain countries or specific categories of travelers due to mandatory visa consultation. Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation is published on the website of the European Commission - click here.

• Download Forms

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - English version

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for visiting family or friends. This visa is given for a period of the stay up to 90 days within 180 days

• Visa Fees

  The fees must be paid at the office counter when submitting the application. Visa fee is payable in cash. Please note that this is non-refundable, whatever the consul's decision.

  In accordance with article 16 of REGULATION (EC) No 810/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1) basic visa fee is EUR 80. Children aged six to under 12 pay a visa fee of EUR 40.

  SCHENGEN VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php
  Children between 6-12 years	2373 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  • Children under 6 years of age;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;
  • School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
  • Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the September 28, 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries traveling within the community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card
  • Copy of the host’s / guarantor’s passport

  • Invitation letter / officially registered invitation ("ZAPROSZENIE")

    Please note that there is no obligation in registering official invitation in Poland by the host person - this procedure is a choice as it is connected with legal responsibilities. Regular invitation letter issued by the host person (not registered at "Urząd Wojewódzki") must indicate personal data of the inviting and invited parties, the purpose and duration of the visit, the place of residence of the applicant, relations between the host and applicant, a written commitment to cover the applicant’s living, return and healthcare costs if necessary, signature of the inviting party.

    Additionally, if the invitation is not officially registered at "Urząd Wojewódzki" the applicant will be requested to submit a document proving the host’s ability of covering costs associated with the applicant’s stay as well as a document confirming the host’s legal title to the residential premises or a document confirming the host’s ability of providing accommodation to the applicant elsewhere, e.g. an ownership act, rent contract, reservation in the hotel.

  • Travel history of the sponsor in case of non-formalized relationship (boyfriend/girlfriend)

  • Documents proving family ties with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued with the past 6 months

    The certification must be submitted only if the applicant and the host person are relatives, e.g. marital status, birth certificates, etc.

  • Marriage certificate certified with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued within the past 6 months

    If family member of Polish/EU/EEA citizens only.

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.

    List of Schengen Insurance Companies

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the applicant

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or the tax clearance for the previous year.

    Please note that officially registered invitation ("Zaproszenie") may confirm financial means for the applicant. Nevertheless, presentation of regular income does prove ties with the country and may serve as one of the guarantors of return before the visa expiration.

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the host person / guarantor

    e.g. notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa, bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year. Please note that a document proving financial means is not required when officially registered invitation is presented.

  • Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension

    For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.

    For private business – confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;

    For students – proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;

    For university representatives – letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling;

    For pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;

    For unemployed – a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation;

  • Documents confirming ownership of real estate property in the Philippines (if applicable)
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation with fixed dates, booking number and transport reservation in the Schengen states if the applicant visits more than one Schengen country

  • Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation

    Please note that only officially registered invitation confirms place of accommodation. Other cases require hotel reservation or written statement of the host on the character and location of accommodation.

  • Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance

    For children under 18 years of age only.

  • Certificate from school

    If child is applying.

  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days.

  The processing time might be extended for citizens of certain countries or specific categories of travelers due to mandatory visa consultation. Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation is published on the website of the European Commission - click here.

• Download Forms

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - English version

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for the purpose of study. This visa is given for a period of the stay up to 90 days within 180 days

• Visa Fees

  The fees must be paid at the office counter when submitting the application. Visa fee is payable in cash. Please note that this is non-refundable, whatever the consul's decision.

  In accordance with article 16 of REGULATION (EC) No 810/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1) basic visa fee is EUR 80. Children aged six to under 12 pay a visa fee of EUR 40.

  SCHENGEN VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php
  Children between 6-12 years	2373 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  • Children under 6 years of age;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;
  • School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
  • Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the September 28, 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries traveling within the community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.

    List of Schengen Insurance Companies

  • University letter of admission
  • Document certifying the payment of the program fee for the whole period of studies (if applicable)
  • Certificate of educational qualifications certified with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities
  • Evidence of proficiency in the language in which you wish to study (if available)

  • Documents confirming financial resources for study in Poland

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transaction/movement of the last 6 months and employment letter of applicant. if the costs are covered by the sponsor: sponsor's 6 month bank account statement, a notary sponsorship letter, a document proving family ties.

  • Confirmed flight reservation with booking number
  • Proof of accommodation

  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

  • * Information about Refunding Student Fees in Case of Receiving a Visa Refusal in Order to Start or Continue Studies

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days.

  The processing time might be extended for citizens of certain countries or specific categories of travelers due to mandatory visa consultation. Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation is published on the website of the European Commission - click here.

• Download Forms

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - English version

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for the purpose of joining a vessel. This visa is given for a period of the stay up to 90 days within 180 days.

• Visa Fees

  The fees must be paid at the office counter when submitting the application. Visa fee is payable in cash. Please note that this is non-refundable, whatever the consul's decision.

  In accordance with article 16 of REGULATION (EC) No 810/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1) basic visa fee is EUR 80. Children aged six to under 12 pay a visa fee of EUR 40.

  SCHENGEN VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php
  Children between 6-12 years	2373 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  • Children under 6 years of age;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;
  • School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
  • Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the September 28, 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries traveling within the community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card
  • Original and copy of valid seaman’s book (if applicable, original and copy of old seaman’s books)

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.

    List of Schengen Insurance Companies

  • Guarantee letter/ letter of appointment from the manning agency in the Philippines
  • Copy of the working contract of the seafarer in order to board the ship (POEA contract)

  • Invitation letter from the Polish shipping agency

    It must state whether the organizers cover the expenses of living during the applicant’s transit. The following information must also be included in the letter:

    Biodata of the seafarer (full name, place and date of birth);

    Passport and seaman’s books numbers with date of issue and period of validity;

    The sailor’s position on the vessel (in case of a group of sailors, this information can be included in a list signed, sealed, and attached to the invitation letter);

    Name of vessel;

    Date and airport of entry into the Schengen area;

    Port of boarding in Poland;

    Duration of the contract;

  • Itinerary that the seafarer will follow to arrive in the Schengen area then the port of boarding and who will be in charge to transport him to the final destination to board the vessel;

  • Confirmed flight ticket reservation with fixed dates and booking number

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days.

  The processing time might be extended for citizens of certain countries or specific categories of travelers due to mandatory visa consultation. Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation is published on the website of the European Commission - click here.

• Download Forms

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - English version

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for work.

• Visa Fees

  The fees must be paid at the office counter when submitting the application. Visa fee is payable in cash. Please note that this is non-refundable, whatever the consul's decision.

  In accordance with article 16 of REGULATION (EC) No 810/2009 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) (OJ L 243, 15.9.2009, p. 1) basic visa fee is EUR 80. Children aged six to under 12 pay a visa fee of EUR 40.

  SCHENGEN VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php
  Children between 6-12 years	2373 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  • Children under 6 years of age;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;
  • Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;
  • School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake trips for the purpose of study or educational training;
  • Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the September 28, 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries traveling within the community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card
  • Work permit (original and its photocopy)

  Original document issued by relevant Polish local authorities must be presented.

  • Preliminary employment agreement (original in and its photocopy) (if available)

    The preliminary employment agreement must stipulate place, conditions and character of employment. The document shall be signed by both parties and drawn up in Polish and English.

  • Written declaration from the employer

    The letter should confirm the intention to employ the foreigner as well as the character of employment, the position and the salary of the employee. The document must also include the contact details of the employer as well as the statement on providing the employee with social security scheme in Poland at the actual start of performing employment duties.

  • Proof of accommodation

    e.g. confirmation letter from the employer confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment), hotel reservation.

  • Documents proving the scope of activities of the employer

    e.g. the company registration, documents confirming the income, amount of the income tax and the number of persons employed.

  • Health insurance (original and its photocopy)

    Insurance certificate must cover the entire period of the visa validity.

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for the Schengen Member States.

    List of Schengen Insurance Companies

  • Confirmed flight ticket reservation with booking number
  • Work experience certificate (original and its photocopy)
  • Copies of educational certificates

  • CV (biodata)

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means necessary to cover the costs of foreigner’s entry into and at least the first month of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland.

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months.

  *IMPORTANT NOTE:

  Visas for the purpose of carrying out work are issued by the Polish Consul at the office relevant to the applicant's legal residence. The Polish consulate may also accept an application for employment visa lodged by a third-country national legally present but not residing in its jurisdiction, if the applicant has provided justification for lodging the application at that consulate. This is a Schengen visa (stay up to 90 days) or national type of visa issued for the period of stay corresponding to the period specified in the work permit but not exceeding one year.

  Employment without prior authorization and relevant visa is strictly prohibited.

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days.

  The processing time might be extended for citizens of certain countries or specific categories of travelers due to mandatory visa consultation. Third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation is published on the website of the European Commission - click here.

• Download Forms

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - English version

  Visa application for a Schengen visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for tourism who intend to stay in the territory of Poland jointly (during one or several entries) for more than 90 days within a year from the date of the first entry.

• Visa Fees

  Visa fee is payable in cash and must be paid at the submission counter when submitting the application.

  NATIONAL VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  a. Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;

  b. Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;

  c. 'Karta Polaka' ('Card of the Pole') holders.

  
  

  Pursuant to the Ordinance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of 18 December 2015 on consular fees, the basic fee for the admission and processing of an application for a national visa is EUR 80.

  The visa fee may also differ if there are bilateral agreements regulating this issue.

  In the event of a negative decision, the fee is not refundable.

  The visa fee for applications submitted directly to the consular office shall be paid in cash in Philippine PHP pesos, in accordance with the amount of the fee specified in the Consular Fees Table on the website of the Polish Embassy in Manila: https://www.gov.pl/web/philippines/consular-fees

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.

    List of Insurance Companies in The Philippines recommended for National Visa

  • Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited

    e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher).

  • Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited

    e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher).

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year, for sponsorship - notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa and bank transactions of a sponsor.

  • Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension

    For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.

    For private business – confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;

    For students – proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;

    For pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;

    For unemployed – a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation;

  • Documents confirming ownership of real estate property in the Philippines (if applicable)
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation with fixed dates, booking number and transport reservation in the Schengen states if the applicant visits more than one Schengen country
  • Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation

  • Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance

    For children under 18 years of age only.

  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days. Exceptionally, can be extended up to 60 days.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form for a National Visa - English version

  Visa application form for a National Visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for business who intend to stay in the territory of Poland jointly (during one or several entries) for more than 90 days within a year from the date of the first entry.

• Visa Fees

  Visa fee is payable in cash and must be paid at the submission counter when submitting the application.

  NATIONAL VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  a. Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;

  b. Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;

  c. 'Karta Polaka' ('Card of the Pole') holders.

  
  

  Pursuant to the Ordinance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of 18 December 2015 on consular fees, the basic fee for the admission and processing of an application for a national visa is EUR 80.

  The visa fee may also differ if there are bilateral agreements regulating this issue.

  In the event of a negative decision, the fee is not refundable.

  The visa fee for applications submitted directly to the consular office shall be paid in cash in Philippine PHP pesos, in accordance with the amount of the fee specified in the Consular Fees Table on the website of the Polish Embassy in Manila: https://www.gov.pl/web/philippines/consular-fees

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in Europe or listed insurance companies are accepted by the Embassies of the Schengen Countries in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of the first trip.

    List of Insurance Companies in The Philippines recommended for National Visa

  • Documents indicating the purpose of the journey

    e.g. the detailed plan of the trip, fair participation payment, conference enrolment, invitation letter from the host company in Poland.

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year

  • Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension

    For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.

    For private business – confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;

    For students – proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;

    For university representatives – letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling;

    For pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;

  • Letter from the employer

    Original letter specifying the relevant personal data of the invited, purpose and duration of the visit(s), financial cover of the visit, short company profile, etc.

  • Invitation letter from the host company in Poland Original or copy of the letter specifying relevant personal data of the invited, length of invitation, reason for visiting and planned activities in the Member States during the visit, financial cover of the visit (if applicable).
  • Documents confirming ownership of real estate property in the Philippines (if applicable)
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation with fixed dates, booking number and transport reservation in the Schengen states if the applicant visits more than one Schengen country

  • Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation

    e.g. confirmation letter from the university/host company confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment).

  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days. Exceptionally, can be extended up to 60 days.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form for a National Visa - English version

  Visa application form for a National Visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for work.

• Visa Fees

  Visa fee is payable in cash and must be paid at the submission counter when submitting the application.

  NATIONAL VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  a. Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;

  b. Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;

  c. 'Karta Polaka' ('Card of the Pole') holders.

  
  

  Pursuant to the Ordinance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of 18 December 2015 on consular fees, the basic fee for the admission and processing of an application for a national visa is EUR 80.

  The visa fee may also differ if there are bilateral agreements regulating this issue.

  In the event of a negative decision, the fee is not refundable.

  The visa fee for applications submitted directly to the consular office shall be paid in cash in Philippine PHP pesos, in accordance with the amount of the fee specified in the Consular Fees Table on the website of the Polish Embassy in Manila: https://www.gov.pl/web/philippines/consular-fees

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card

  • Work permit (original and its photocopy)

    Original document issued by relevant Polish local authorities must be presented.

  • Preliminary employment agreement (original in and its photocopy) (if available)

    The preliminary employment agreement must stipulate place, conditions and character of employment. The document shall be signed by both parties and drawn up in Polish and English.

  • Written declaration from the employer

    The letter should confirm the intention to employ the foreigner as well as the character of employment, the position and the salary of the employee. The document must also include the contact details of the employer as well as the statement on providing the employee with social security scheme in Poland at the actual start of performing employment duties.

  • Proof of accommodation

    e.g. confirmation letter from the employer confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment), hotel reservation.

  • Documents proving the scope of activities of the employer

    e.g. the company registration, documents confirming the income, amount of the income tax and the number of persons employed.

  • Health insurance (original and its photocopy)

    Insurance certificate must cover the entire period of the visa validity.

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for the Schengen Member States.

    List of Insurance Companies in The Philippines recommended for National Visa

  • Confirmed flight ticket reservation with booking number
  • Work experience certificate (original and its photocopy)
  • Copies of educational certificates
  • CV (biodata)

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means necessary to cover the costs of foreigner’s entry into and at least the first month of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland.

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months.

  *IMPORTANT NOTE:

  Visas for the purpose of carrying out work are issued by the Polish Consul at the office relevant to the applicant's legal residence . The Polish consulate may also accept an application for employment visa lodged by a third-country national legally present but not residing in its jurisdiction, if the applicant has provided justification for lodging the application at that consulate. This is a Schengen visa (stay up to 90 days) or national type of visa issued for the period of stay corresponding to the period specified in the work permit but not exceeding one year.

  Employment without prior authorization and relevant visa is strictly prohibited.

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days. Exceptionally, can be extended up to 60 days.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form for a National Visa - English version

  Visa application form for a National Visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for visiting family and friends who intend to stay in the territory of Poland jointly (during one or several entries) for more than 90 days within a year from the date of the first entry.

• Visa Fees

  Visa fee is payable in cash and must be paid at the submission counter when submitting the application.

  NATIONAL VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  a. Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;

  b. Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;

  c. 'Karta Polaka' ('Card of the Pole') holders.

  
  

  Pursuant to the Ordinance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of 18 December 2015 on consular fees, the basic fee for the admission and processing of an application for a national visa is EUR 80.

  The visa fee may also differ if there are bilateral agreements regulating this issue.

  In the event of a negative decision, the fee is not refundable.

  The visa fee for applications submitted directly to the consular office shall be paid in cash in Philippine PHP pesos, in accordance with the amount of the fee specified in the Consular Fees Table on the website of the Polish Embassy in Manila: https://www.gov.pl/web/philippines/consular-fees

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card
  • Copy of the host’s / guarantor’s passport

  • Invitation letter / officially registered invitation ("ZAPROSZENIE")

    Please note that there is no obligation in registering official invitation in Poland by the host person - this procedure is a choice as it is connected with legal responsibilities. Regular invitation letter issued by the host person (not registered at "Urząd Wojewódzki") must indicate personal data of the inviting and invited parties, the purpose and duration of the visit, the place of residence of the applicant, relations between the host and applicant, a written commitment to cover the applicant’s living, return and healthcare costs if necessary, signature of the inviting party.

    Additionally, if the invitation is not officially registered at "Urząd Wojewódzki" the applicant will be requested to submit a document proving the host’s ability of covering costs associated with the applicant’s stay as well as a document confirming the host’s legal title to the residential premises or a document confirming the host’s ability of providing accommodation to the applicant elsewhere, e.g. an ownership act, rent contract, reservation in the hotel.

  • Travel history of the sponsor in case of non-formalized relationship (boyfriend/girlfriend)

  • Documents proving family ties with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued within the past 6 months

    The certification must be submitted only if the applicant and the host person are relatives, e.g. marital status, birth certificates, etc.

  • Marriage certificate certified with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued within the past 6 months

    If family member of Polish/EU/EEA citizens only.

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of stay.

    List of Insurance Companies in The Philippines recommended for National Visa

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the applicant

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or the tax clearance for the previous year.

    Please note that officially registered invitation ("Zaproszenie") may confirm financial means for the applicant. Nevertheless presentation of regular income does prove ties with the country and may serve as one of the guarantors of return before the visa expiration.

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the host person / guarantor

    e.g. notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa, bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year. Please note that a document proving financial means is not required when officially registered invitation is presented.

  • Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension

    For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.

    For private business – confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;

    For students – proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;

    For university representatives – letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling;

    For pensioners – pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;

    For unemployed – a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation;

  • Documents confirming ownership of real estate property in the Philippines (if applicable)
  • Confirmed round-trip flight reservation with fixed dates, booking number and transport reservation in the Schengen states if the applicant visits more than one Schengen country

  • Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation

    Please note that only officially registered invitation confirms place of accommodation. Other cases require hotel reservation or written statement of the host on the character and location of accommodation.

  • Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance

    For children under 18 years of age only.

  • Certificate from school

    If child is applying.

  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days. Exceptionally, can be extended up to 60 days.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form for a National Visa - English version

  Visa application form for a National Visa - Polish version

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time

• Overview

  It is applicable in case you are travelling for study who intend to stay in the territory of Poland jointly (during one or several entries) for more than 90 days within a year from the date of the first entry.

• Visa Fees

  Visa fee is payable in cash and must be paid at the submission counter when submitting the application.

  NATIONAL VISA	Visa Fee in Peso
  Adult	4746 Php

  
  

  VFS Service Fee	14.56 EUR (equivalent to the current exchange rate set by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS)

  
  

  Visa fee exemptions

  a. Foreigners who are spouses of Polish nationals;

  b. Foreigners who are spouses of EU citizens;

  c. 'Karta Polaka' ('Card of the Pole') holders.

  
  

  Pursuant to the Ordinance of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of 18 December 2015 on consular fees, the basic fee for the admission and processing of an application for a national visa is EUR 80.

  The visa fee may also differ if there are bilateral agreements regulating this issue.

  In the event of a negative decision, the fee is not refundable.

  The visa fee for applications submitted directly to the consular office shall be paid in cash in Philippine PHP pesos, in accordance with the amount of the fee specified in the Consular Fees Table on the website of the Polish Embassy in Manila: https://www.gov.pl/web/philippines/consular-fees

• Documents Required

  • Registered application form

    Form must be filled out on-line, printed out and signed personally by the applicant (for minors, the application shall be signed personally by at least one of the parents or a legal guardian while submitting the application).

    All entries should be properly filled out - no blanks.

  • 1 passport size colour photograph

    Size 35 x 45 mm.

    White background.

    Not older than 6 months.

    Printed on high quality paper.

    Complying with ICAO guidelines (International Civil Aviation Organization)

  • Original passport

    Must be valid at least 3 months calculating from the date of intended departure from the Schengen area.

    Must contain at least two blank visa pages, excluding the endorsements pages.

    Not older than 10 years (extended passports are not accepted).

  • Copy of the passport biopage
  • Copy of ID card

  • Travel health insurance certificate and its copy

    The sum insured has to exceed 30.000 Euro.

    Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila.

    The policy shall be valid for all Schengen area states.

    The policy shall cover at least the entire period of stay.

    List of Insurance Companies in The Philippines recommended for National Visa

  • Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the applicant
  • University letter of admission
  • Document certifying the payment of the program fee for the whole period of studies (if applicable)
  • Certificate of educational qualifications certified with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities
  • Evidence of proficiency in the language in which you wish to study (if available)

  • Documents confirming financial resources for study in Poland

    e.g. bank statements presenting the transaction/movement of the last 6 months and employment letter of applicant. if the costs are covered by the sponsor: sponsor's 6 month bank account statement, a notary sponsorship letter, a document proving family ties.

  • Confirmed flight reservation with booking number
  • Proof of accommodation

  • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)/re-entry permit - the document shall be valid for at least 3 months after expiry of the visa.

    For residents holding non-Philippine passport only.

  • * Information about Refunding Student Fees in Case of Receiving a Visa Refusal in Order to Start or Continue Studies

• Photo Specifications

  All photos must meet the requirements listed below. If these requirements have not been met, the applicant will have to deliver a new photo that meets the requirements.

  FORMAT REQUIREMENTS:

  • Size of photograph: 3.5 X 4.5 cm
  • Sharp and in color, printed on high-quality paper with a white background
  • Not older than 6 months, enabling identification of applying person
  • "En face" - face straight to the objective, both sides of the face need to be visible
  • Photograph must present a person from top of head to shoulders
  • Size of the head should cover 70-80% of vertical length of a photo
  • Head must be uncovered and unveiled, face must not be covered by hair, eyes must be visible, mouth must be shut

  IF YOU WEAR GLASSES:

  • Glasses must not be dark
  • Eyes must be visible through frames
  • Glasses must not reflect the light

  IF YOU WEAR RELIGIOUS HEAD COVERS:

  • Chin, forehead and both cheeks must be clearly visible
  • Face must not be shadowed by head cover

  The photo requirements are the same for children as for adults.

  Photo requirements visa

• Processing Time

  The standard processing time for visa processing is 15 calendar days. Exceptionally, can be extended up to 60 days.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form for a National Visa - English version

  Visa application form for a National Visa - Polish version

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This procedure applies only to family members of EU nationals who do not have Polish citizenship or do not have a permanent residence in Poland.

• nationals of EU member states,
• nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

• a spouse,
• a partner with whom an EU national formed a partnership under the law of a given EU state, provided that this country’s law recognizes a formal partnership as equal to a marriage,
• a child under 21 who is dependent on an EU national, his/her spouse or partner.

• free of charge
• without prior appointment.

• A printed and signed visa application (https://secure2.e-konsulat.gov.pl/)
• A recent photo in colour 35 x 45 mm size,
• A valid passport,
• A document confirming marriage or partnership with an EU national,
• A document confirming that you accompany an EU national in his/her journey or join him/her in their place of residence.

A visa is refused when:

• the applicant applies for entry during the period of validity of the entry concerning that person on the list of foreigners whose stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland is undesirable or
• the stay of that person on the territory of the Republic of Poland may pose a threat to the defense or security of the state or the protection of public safety and order or public health.
• Refusal to issue a visa by a consul takes the form of a decision. The decision to refuse a visa may be appealed against to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

• Act of 14 July 2006 on the entry into the territory of the Republic of Poland, residence and departure from this territory of citizens of European Union Member States and their family members (Journal of Laws of 11 August 2006, item 1525) L11 (Given the Act implements the Directive No. 2004/38 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States into the national legal order (Journal of Laws UE L of on April 30, 2004).
• Act of 12 December 2013 on foreigners (Journal of Laws of 30 December 2013, item 1650, as amended).Act of June 25, 2015, Consular Law (Journal of Laws of August 31, 2015, item 1274).

• Overview

• Overview

  The applications for reconsideration of negative visa decision should be submitted (personally or by an authorized person) at the Poland Visa Application Centre between 9.00 am -12.00 noon, Monday through Friday except for Polish and Philippine holidays. There is no need for online appointment. The fee for an appeal is the same as for the original application.

  The original of written appeal is to be lodged within 14 days of receipt of the negative visa decision.

  NATIONAL VISA (D-TYPE)

  In the case of refusal to issue a national visa, the decision is presented to the applicant on a standard form, constituting Annex 3 to the Ordinance of the Minister of Interior and Administration of April 19, 2019 on visas for foreigners (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 782). The form shall state the reasons for the decision.

  In the case of annulment / revocation of a national visa, the decision is presented on a standard form attached to the Ordinance of the Minister of the Interior on annulment and revocation of visas for foreigners of April 28, 2014 (Journal of Laws of 2014, item 560). The form specifies the reasons for the decision to annul / revoke the visa.

  SCHENGEN VISA (C-TYPE)

  In the case of refusal to issue a Schengen visa and its annulment and revocation, the decision is presented to the applicant on the standard form constituting Annex VI to the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council (EC) No. 810/2009 of July 13, 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code) of 13 July 2009 (Official Journal of the European Union 2009 No. 243). The form specifies the reasons for the decision.

  APPEAL PROCEDURE

  Persons who have been refused a visa or received a decision to annul / revoke a visa have the right to appeal. Appeals for both national and Schengen visas are conducted against the Member State that made the decision and in accordance with the national law of that State.

  A decision issued by a consul of the Republic of Poland may be requested for the case to be reconsidered by this authority. The application for reconsideration of the case shall be submitted within 14 days from the date of delivery of the decision on refusal / annulment / revocation of the visa.

  The fee for an appeal is the same as for the original application EUR 80.

  Consular fee in accordance with the Table of Consular Fees (amount in PHP peso equivalent to EUR 80).

  The consul examines the application for reconsideration of the case within 14 working days of its submission.

  According to Art. 94 sec. 3 of the Act of 25 June 2015 Consular Law (Journal of Laws of 2015, item 1274), in the case of national visas, the decision made in the appeal procedure is final. If, after examining the application for reconsideration, the consul issued another decision to refuse, annul or revoke the Schengen visa, with which the applicant does not agree, in this case, a complaint may be lodged with the Provincial Administrative Court in Warsaw.