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Who Can Apply from the UK?

Legal status in the UK: Passports, travel documents and residence cards must have a validity of at least three months beyond the last day of your trip in the Schengen Area.

Visa Types

• Airport Transit Schengen Visa (A-Type)

• Schengen visa (C-Type)

• National visa (D-Type)

Documents Required

1. New Document SubmissionEvery visa application requires a new set of documents. Previous visa documents are not retained or reused.

2. Printed Documents OnlyAll documents must be printed. Digital versions are not accepted.

3. Required Documents for Schengen Visa

• Application Form: Completed via e-Consulat, printed, and signed.

• Photo:

  • one recent (max. 6 months old) color photo,

  • size 3.5 x 4.5 cm,

  • should be taken against a white background,

  • sharp and printed on quality paper,

  • the photo must show your face en face, with no headwear, and occupy 70-80% of the image.

• Passport:

  • valid for at least three months beyond your planned return,

  • issued in the last ten years, with two blank visa pages,

  • provide any other valid passports you have.

• UK Residence Permit:

  • valid for at least one month after your visa expires,

  • provide additional Home Office documentation if your immigration status exceeds your BRP card validity.

• Health Insurance: Coverage of at least 30 000 EUR, valid across the Schengen Area for your entire stay. Details:

  • must include your name,

  • valid in all EU countries,

  • single or double-entry visas: covers the trip duration,

  • multi-entry visas: covers the first trip; you need to ensure insurance for future trips.

• Travel Proof: Reserved return ticket to the UK or onward travel proof.

• Accommodation Proof: Confirmed hotel bookings, official invitations, or letters from your host with their full address and Polish contact number.

• Financial Proof: Bank statements from the last three months or credit card statements showing name, balance, and monthly limits (in GBP, PLN, USD, or EUR). If supported financially by others, provide:

  • for spouses: marriage certificate, spouse's bank statement, and a support declaration,

  • for parents: birth certificate, parents' bank statement, and a support declaration.

1. For Minors

• original birth certificate;

• passports of both parents/legal guardian;

• signed visa application form by parents/legal guardian.

1. Purpose-Specific Documents

• Family Visits (family members of Polish nationals, who do not qualify for the simplified procedure; book: "C-Type Schengen Visa – Family Members of Polish Nationals"):

  • invitation letter (with full contact details),

  • proof of relationshipapostilled,

  • all documents issued outside the EU/UK must be apostilled.

• Business (book: "C-Type Schengen Visa – Business"):

  • official invitation letter (with all company details, inc. its registration number in the UK),

  • supporting trade/work documents (e.g., pay slips for last three months, documents confirming trade relations, etc.).

• Tourism (book: "C-Type Schengen Visa – Tourism, Visit"):

  • confirmed hotel bookings,

  • all tour details.

• Visits (book: "C-Type Schengen Visa – Tourism, Visit"):

  • invitation letter from a host with a copy of their passport/ID cart/PL residence permit,

  • proof of relationship if applicable (e.g., birth certificate).

• Conferences/Sports (book: "C-Type Schengen Visa – Conference, Sport"):

  • official invitation letter (with all contact details, etc.),

  • event-related documentation.

• Transit (book: "C-Type Schengen Visa – Other"):

  • visa or entry permit for the destination country,

  • confirmed travel tickets.

1. Important Notes

• Additional documents may always be requested by the consul.

• Receiving a visa does not guarantee entry into the Schengen area. The final decision is made by the border authorities of the country where you intend to cross into the Schengen area.

• For further details or specific queries, consult the relevant sections.

• Visa Information System (VIS): The Visa Information System (VIS) facilitates the exchange of visa application data and decisions between Member States. As VIS is now fully operational, foreign travel documents submitted for Schengen visa applications are no longer stamped to confirm application admissibility, as per Article 20 of Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code).

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Step-by-Step Guide to the Application Process

• Prepare Documents: Ensure all required documents are ready and properly organized.

• Book your medical travel insurance

To book an appointment to submit your visa application, use the e-Consulat system. Follow these steps:

1. Accept General Rules: Agree to the general rules for submitting an application.

2. Select the Service:

   1. Choose the appropriate type of visa (e.g., C-Type Schengen Visa – Family Members of Polish Citizens, Business, Tourism/Visits, Conferences/Sport).

   2. Enter and save your preliminary application.

   3. Ensure all data matches your supporting documents.

3. Confirm the Application: A confirmation request will be sent to your provided email. Confirm it within 48 hours.

4. Complete the Application:

   1. Finish your full visa application within 48 hours of confirmation.

   2. If not completed on time, your booking will be cancelled, and your data deleted.

5. Appointment Selection: If applications exceed available slots, appointments are assigned randomly twice a week (on Sundays and Wednesdays).

6. Appointment Confirmation:

   1. Once booked, you’ll receive an email with your appointment date.

   2. Unselected applications remain in the system for future draws – no need to re-register.

Important Notes

• Ensure your application data matches the details in your documents.

• Consular staff cannot intervene in the appointment selection process.

• Submit your visa application no earlier than six months and no later than 15 days before your planned trip. Applications outside these timelines may be rejected.

Visa registration is free!

• Submit your passport.

• Collect your passport.

Processing Time

The consul will decide on the visa within 15 calendar days. In exceptional cases, this period may be extended to 30 or 45 days.

How to Book an Appointment

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