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Invitation for a foreigner 

Formal requirements for an application to enter an invitation into the register of invitations

Submitting an application to enter an invitation into the register of invitations must meet formal requirements – many documents must be collected – either the original or an officially certified copy. 

These include: a document confirming the identity of the inviter, documents confirming the ability to cover the costs related to the foreigner's stay and return, and legal title to the premises. 

In the event of formal deficiencies, the applicant is requested to supplement the application within the time and place indicated in the request. 

Who can invite a foreigner to Poland?

An application to enter an invitation into the register of invitations may only be submitted by a person residing in Poland: 

  1. Polish citizen. 
  1. Citizen:
  • a Member State of the European Union, 
  • member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - parties to the agreement on the European 
  • Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation, 
  • The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, referred to in Article 10(1)(b) and (d) of the Agreement 
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  • or a member of his/her family, residing in Poland and having the right of residence or the right of permanent residence in this territory of the Republic of Poland. 
  1. A foreigner from outside the EU, EFTA and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, residing legally and continuously for at least 5 years in Poland immediately before issuing the invitation or holding a permanent residence permit or a long-term EU resident's residence permit, 
  1. Representative of a legal person or an organizational unit without legal personality, having its registered office in the territory of the Republic of Poland. 

Place of submitting the application for entering the invitation into the register&

An application to enter an invitation into the register of invitations should be submitted to the voivodeship office competent for the place of residence of the inviting person. 

Official fees for submitting an application to enter an invitation into the regist

 27 PLN for an invitation 

17 PLN for a power of attorney

Entry of the invitation into the invitation register

The voivode issues a decision on entering the invitation into the register of invitations immediately, no later than 30 days from the date of submission of the application. 

The invitation is valid for the period specified therein, not longer than 1 year. 

Refusal to enter an invitation into the invitation register

If the Voivode issues a negative decision, the inviting party has the right to appeal to the Head of the Office for Foreigners. The appeal must be filed through the Voivode within 14 days of receiving the decision. 

Invitation for a foreigner - Summary 

An invitation for a foreigner greatly facilitates the process of applying for a visa to visit someone in Poland. However, it is the inviter who applies for the invitation and demonstrates that they meet strict formal requirements – financial and housing. 

The Citizens' Affairs Office, as your representative, will prepare an application to enter the invitation into the register of invitations without any formal defects, which will enable you to obtain a positive decision from the voivode even within a few days. 

We invite you to contact us and use our services. 

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