What is a sponsorship letter?
A sponsorship letter is a document, a kind of statement written in any form by your closest relatives (sponsors/guarantors, i.e. persons interested in this) so that you can obtain a visa.
There are cases when the guarantor is not a relative, but, for example, a common-law spouse; this is also possible, but this more often leads to refusal to approve a visa.
In the application, the sponsor indicates that it is he who finances all financial expenses that will relate to your stay abroad.
Citizens covered by the sponsorship letter
It is necessary to clearly understand which categories of citizens are given this opportunity. These categories include:
- Children. Sponsors of children (adults and minors) can be parents, grandparents. Sponsorship by adult brothers or sisters is possible;
- Students. Parents and grandparents are the guarantors. Sponsorship by brothers and sisters who have reached the age of majority is possible, but this is rather an exception;
- Pensioners. Adult children can be sponsors of this category of citizens;
- Disabled people. The sponsors are the same as for students;
- Unemployed.
For a child accompanied by one of the parents, a sponsorship letter will not be required, only permission, notarized by the other parent, for the possibility of such a trip. The parent’s foreign passport must contain the child’s details.
Citizens who have an unofficial or small source of income should also receive a similar letter. Already at the consulate you should clarify the required amount of income. Usually this amount is within 40 thousand
. rubles per month. If the trip is purely business or work, the expenses for it are reimbursed by the employer or the host party.
If you are going to visit Spain and do not work, then it is enough to present an extract from a banking institution indicating the presence of the required amount of funds in the account and their movement. The statement must be certified by the bank
. In this case, there is no need to submit a sponsorship letter.
Attention! People who are not blood relatives, as well as spouses in a civil marriage, can act as a travel sponsor, but the letter may not be accepted by the consulate.
In addition to the letter itself, it is necessary to collect and attach a number of documents that can confirm the sponsor’s solvency. These documents include:
- Guarantor's passport, copies of pages with photo and registration;
- A document that confirms the relationship between the sponsor and the person making the trip. This document must be notarized;
- If the guarantor and the traveler have different surnames, then it is necessary to present a document confirming the change in surname;
- A stamped certificate from the employer providing data on the sponsor's salary. Moreover, it must be issued no earlier than 30 days before the visa is due to be issued. The minimum monthly salary must be more than 500 Euro
. The document should include data such as the position of the sponsor, the period of employment, contact numbers of the company director and chief accountant, address of the place of work (a sample certificate of employment in Russian can be downloaded here, in English here);
Example of a certificate of employment
- If the guarantor is a wealthy person, a document or bank statement will be required confirming the presence of an amount in the account sufficient to support travelers during the trip. As an example, the sponsor undertakes to pay the expenses of two people for seven days of stay in Spain
. The minimum amount per person per day is 55 euros, which means that the bank statement must contain the amount of 55 euros * 7 days * 2 people. =770 euros.
All documents, except passport data and bank statements, submitted to the embassy must be translated into Spanish or English. It is better to use the services of specialized companies. There is no need to have documents certified by a notary.
Like any other document that is of an official nature, the letter also has minimum requirements for its correct execution. The letter can be submitted either handwritten or printed on appropriate devices.
. The letter must include the following points:
- When registering, be sure to indicate the sponsor’s passport details (number, series, full name);
- The actual address where the sponsor lives must be indicated. Along with this information, submit all contact information (phone number, email, if available);
- Enter the exact dates the sponsored person is in Spain;
- Indicate the degree of relationship between the guarantor and the person who carries out this transaction.
There is no letterhead. It is submitted in free form, but at the same time it must contain all the information listed above.
I, Sergey Vladimirovich Fatuev, born on July 15, 1980, series and passport number 89 04 No. 104567, issued by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Basmanny District of Moscow on June 23, 2001, unit code xxx-xxx, residing at the address Moscow , Basmanny District, st.
. Pushkinskaya, house 75, apartment 6, I undertake to pay all upcoming expenses of my wife Elena Anatolyevna Fatueva during her trip to Spain and other countries that are included in the Schengen area, from 04/10/2021 to 04/19/2021.
Mobile phone +7 977 456 81654
The above text is exemplary and can be changed as desired. This text contains the details of a Russian passport; you can also indicate the details of a foreign passport
. If you are traveling to several Schengen countries, it would be advisable to indicate a complete list of them. It is always recommended to start preparing your visa paperwork early.
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If you are going to Spain, then obtaining a Schengen visa is a prerequisite. In order to be issued, you need to collect a package of documents, which includes a sponsorship letter.
In our article you will learn in detail about:
- What is it - a sponsorship letter.
- How to correctly compose this document.
- What are the nuances and difficulties when applying for sponsorship?
- What does the sample shape look like?
- What guarantee obligations fall on the sponsor?
Before going to the visa center, study all the information on the topic of the sponsorship letter so that neither the center staff nor you miss any important points that may become an obstacle to obtaining permission to cross the Spanish border.
A letter of sponsorship helps the applicant obtain a Schengen visa, thanks to relatives
A letter of sponsorship is a document that confirms the solvency of a person who intends to cross the border of a foreign state.
It is issued if the tourist himself:
- There are not enough funds in bank accounts.
- Inappropriate salary amount, which can be documented.
In this case, a sponsorship letter helps the applicant obtain a Schengen visa, thanks to relatives.
It is these persons who can guarantee that in certain cases they will bear the traveler’s expenses. Thus, the foreign state creates financial guarantees for itself.
Travel expenses to Spain that may arise:
- Accommodation in a hotel, hotel, hostel, boarding house or with a private person.
- City, suburban, rented and other transport of any kind.
- Services of guides and translators.
- On an excursion to the sights of Spain.
- Service in medical institutions abroad.
Without a sponsorship letter, a citizen may be denied a Schengen visa to Spain if his funds are not enough to cover such expenses.
If the document from your place of work contains insufficient amounts to cover future expenses, and there are such funds in your bank accounts, then send a bank statement to the visa center. In this case, do not provide a sponsorship letter.
In what cases is a sponsorship application required to obtain a visa?
The Schengen Agreement states that the issuance of a visa is possible only to those citizens who will subsequently return to the country of their permanent residence.
That is why the person applying for a visa must prove his intention to return. Accordingly, have a regular source of profit.
A sponsorship letter is needed to show the availability of sufficient financial resources and income for the upcoming trip.
Having a stable, well-paid job, you don’t have to worry about it.
What does the sponsorship letter include?
The sponsorship letter must contain the following information:
- country of planned visit;
- start and end dates of the planned stay;
- passport information of the guarantor and the sponsored person;
- mention of the relationship (family or other) between the guarantor and the sponsored person.
In the letter, the guarantor indicates that it is he who finances all the financial expenses that the trip involves (these are transportation costs, food, accommodation, medical services, services of guides, tour guides, etc.).
How and where to apply for a sponsorship letter for a visa in 2021
The sponsorship letter is drawn up in any form by hand or typewritten. It must contain the following information:
- Check-in and check-out dates;
- Name of the host country;
- Mention of family relationship with the sponsored citizen;
- Sponsor's passport details;
- The amount of his income;
In the letter, the sponsor confirms the assumed obligations to provide financial support for travel, accommodation, food, medical insurance and other expenses incurred by the tourist. It is recommended to notarize the sponsorship letter, this will increase the chances of issuing a visa. The sponsorship letter is written in Russian , but sometimes embassies ask to submit the document in English.
Documents confirming the specified information must be attached to the sponsorship letter of guarantee. An approximate set of documents submitted with a sponsorship letter looks like this:
- A notarized copy of a document confirming family relations. If the employer undertakes to pay for the trip, then you should attach a certificate from work justifying the operational necessity of the trip and a copy of the employment order;
- If the sponsor and the tourist have different surnames, it is required to submit a document justifying the change of surname; A copy of the applicant's passport, including the page with the registration address;
- Certificate from the applicant’s place of work , issued no earlier than a month before the visa is issued. The certificate must contain the following information: the applicant’s position, salary, contact numbers of the manager and chief accountant, company address and blue seal. If the head of the employing organization is a relative or namesake of the sponsor, then a second signature is required. If the sponsor is employed by an entrepreneur, then a copy of the state registration certificate of the individual entrepreneur must be attached to the certificate. They can be notarized, this will increase the chances of issuing a visa. If the sponsor belongs to self-employed categories of citizens (individual entrepreneurs, notaries, private lawyers), then instead of a certificate from the employer, a bank account statement confirming the availability of funds for sponsorship is submitted. He must also submit a copy of the state registration certificate, the latest income tax return and an extract from the register of individual entrepreneurs for a period of less than a month. As a general rule, the amount sufficient for the trip is 62 euros per day. But it is better to clarify the required amount of funds at the consulate of a particular country. For example, for a visit to Greece, a sponsorship letter can be issued by a citizen with an account balance of 30 thousand rubles or more.
Some visa centers allow a letter from a non-relative to be issued when applying for a visa. But in this case, its notarization is required.
Many countries have their own additional requirements for the design of the sponsorship letter form and supporting documents for it. You can find out specific conditions at the embassy of your host country.
- For example, to obtain a visa to the Czech Republic, it is not enough to provide information about the amount of funds in the sponsor’s bank account. It is required to present a certificate of the movement of funds on his accounts for the last three months. To visit Italy, you will need to notarize not only the sponsorship letter, but also documents indicating the family relationship between the sponsor and the tourist.
- To obtain a visa to France, the sponsor's income must be at least 40 thousand rubles (the higher the income, the lower the risk of refusal to issue a visa), as well as the presence of funds in the account in an amount equivalent to 50 euros per day + 500 euros.
A sponsorship letter is required not only for a visa to EU countries.
- For example, to obtain a UK visa, unemployed citizens or persons with insufficient income are required to submit a letter from the sponsor with a mandatory translation into English. Notarization of the translation is not required. All supporting documents (certificates from the employer, account statements, evidence of family ties) must also be translated. If there are no family ties between the sponsor and the tourist, then the reason for the sponsorship should be explained in detail in the letter.
- To obtain a US visa, the sponsor's letter must also be accompanied by an English translation, and the income statement or cash flow statement must show at least six months of transactions. Not only the level of income is of great importance, but also the regularity of funds received.
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The presence of the required amount is confirmed by a certificate from the accounting department about wages (signed by the director and chief accountant), a bank document on the availability of funds, traveler's checks, etc. The more funds the consul sees, the higher the chances of obtaining a visa. Applicants who cannot document the availability of the required amount and have the right to present a sponsorship letter include:
- working citizens whose wages do not cover travel expenses;
- non-working pensioners;
- minors (even if the child works, he does not have an account or bank card);
- students;
- persons in need of medical care in the European Union (with disability group 1, a visa is not required);
- unemployed;
- persons who are dependent on their spouse (housewives, women on maternity leave, temporarily or permanently disabled).
The main rule is to provide truthful information. An application or letter of sponsorship (consulates call this document differently) is drawn up freely, by hand or on a computer, and certified by a signature.
The text must be written on white writing or printer paper (preferably A4 format). Language - Russian or the country for which the visa is being requested (English is not possible).
The following information should be included:
- in the header - where the letter is sent;
- for the sponsor: surname, full name and patronymic - for those who have it, those who do not - first and surname as written in the passport, date of birth, series and number of the passport, registration address;
- what expenses the sponsor will bear, for what period, in which country;
- connection between the sponsor and the sponsored;
- for the sponsored person: surname, full name and patronymic, who has it, who doesn’t - first and surname as written in the passport, date of birth, series and number of the passport, address;
- If a multiple visa is requested, you must agree to pay expenses on subsequent trips.
The sponsorship letter is provided with the following documents:
- a passport with two blank pages (on one a visa sticker will be pasted, on the second - stamps about the border crossing will be affixed);
- a copy of Schengen visas for 3 years (if the passport is replaced);
- insurance policy for the period specified in the visa application;
- certificate from work (for workers), certificate from place of study (for students).
Who should provide a sponsorship letter?
Most often, a sponsorship letter is issued if the traveler:
- is unemployed or disabled;
- has unofficial income;
- has insufficient income (on average 65 euros per person per night, but not less than five hundred euros);
- is a pensioner, disabled person, housewife;
- student, pupil or child.
That is, this includes those who are unable to personally cover the costs of their trip.
Who can act as a sponsor?
It is important to choose the right sponsor.
When you apply for a tourist visa, it is best for your closest relative, whose relationship can be easily documented, to act as a guarantor.
For example:
- spouse;
- parent;
- child (if the parents have already retired);
- brother/sister;
- officially appointed guardian/trustee.
Some features:
- A common-law husband or wife also has the right to act as a guarantor . And also a friend and any citizen of the Russian Federation. But then the embassy may have questions and doubts.
- Sometimes they require letters certified by a notary , or worse, they refuse to issue a visa.
- When you apply for a business visa , the sponsorship application may be on behalf of a company, which, in turn, invites you to work abroad.
- When you apply for a visitor visa , you must have an invitation from the party waiting for you.
Basic information
Compose your letter in free form, but remember some rules for its formatting.
So, the content of the sponsorship document should include the following information:
- Indicate real dates in the letter that coincide with other documents
of the country you plan to visit. In this case, indicate Spain, as well as other Schengen states that you may visit on a European trip. - The date you plan to enter Spain , as well as the day, month and year you will leave the country. Please indicate real dates that coincide with other documents.
- Data from the passport of future sponsors: series, document number; last name, first name and patronymic; Date of Birth; address of the place of registration at the place of residence.
- Your personal data as a sponsored person: series, document number; last name, first name and patronymic, date of birth, address of registration at the place of residence. At the same time, in one letter, if necessary, indicate several people traveling abroad if you are relatives. International standards do not prohibit this approach to preparing a sponsorship letter.
- Be sure to indicate the degree of relationship: spouse, mother, father, brother, sister, etc.
- Sponsor's place of employment.
- Be sure to indicate the guarantor's agreement to reimburse expenses during the sponsored trip abroad.
Important! There is no specific sponsorship letter form for obtaining a Schengen visa to Spain. It is important to provide all of the above information.
If you belong to the following categories of people, then be sure to compose a sponsorship letter:
- If your child is traveling with you legally, then do not write a sponsorship letter for a minor.
Citizens who are able to work, but are not employed, or have a small income. - Pupils.
- Students of universities and other educational institutions.
- Persons who have reached retirement age or legally retired earlier.
- Disabled people.
- Completely incompetent.
The first category of citizens includes:
- Persons who, due to their state of health and capabilities, can work and earn money, but for one reason or another are not employed at the time of receiving a visa.
- Housewives.
- Not officially employed and unable to provide proof of their income.
- Citizens with low incomes who will not be able to cover the costs of traveling around Spain.
Students of schools, gymnasiums, lyceums and other educational institutions where they receive secondary education can travel abroad without their parents and legal representatives.
However, if you are a parent or guardian of a child, make sure to obtain a sponsorship letter in advance. If your child is traveling with you legally (there is consent from the other parent, the children are included in the passport of mom and dad, etc.), then do not write a sponsorship letter for a minor.
The main thing is that you, as parents, have a sufficient level of income or a letter from a guarantor in your name.
Students of higher educational institutions (universities, institutes, etc.), as well as colleges, technical schools and other secondary educational institutions, must also have a sponsorship letter in hand before receiving a Schengen visa.
The need for a sponsorship letter disappears for the student:
- For official employment.
- Upon presentation of an official document confirming your income level.
- If such income is sufficient to travel to Spain.
The financial support of a pensioner in our country does not always correspond to the level necessary to cover expenses when traveling to the Schengen countries. This is especially true for unemployed citizens of retirement age.
In order to take a long-awaited trip abroad on a well-deserved vacation, you will need a sponsorship letter, for example, from children or grandchildren, if they have the opportunity.
If you are a disabled or incapacitated citizen, also prepare a letter from your sponsor to have a better chance of being approved for a Schengen visa to Spain.
In practice, the rule is that the amount of income to obtain a Schengen visa must be at least 25-30 thousand rubles. In some cases, approval may be possible even with a lower income if experts consider you a worthy candidate for a visa to Spain.
Most European countries, in particular Spain, give preference to sponsorship letters that are drawn up by the closest relatives. It is they, according to employees of embassies and consulates, who are the guarantors of bearing the expenses for the sponsored person.
It is important to meet the requirements for sponsors
These include:
- Spouses of the visa applicant.
- Parents, legal representatives, guardians, trustees.
- Children and grandchildren of pensioners.
- Brothers and sisters.
However, simply being a relative of the sponsored person is not enough. It is important to meet the requirements for sponsors.
Namely:
- Having a close relationship.
- Sufficient funds in the sponsor's accounts and (or) his income are sufficient to cover the relative's expenses.
- The guarantor reaches the age of majority.
A letter is written on his behalf and supporting documents are attached.
A “naked” sponsorship letter will not be valid for a positive decision on issuing a Schengen visa. You need to attach a package of documents to it
. In this case, both the sponsor and the visa applicant must collect the paperwork.
So, if you are a guarantor or a traveler, provide a letter with an obligation to bear expenses to the Embassy or visa center:
- If the parties to the letter have different surnames, then attach confirmation of the change in such data.
The letter of sponsorship itself in the original, written by hand or using computer technology. - A copy of the passport page with the guarantor’s personal data, where the signature is clearly visible, as well as the registration page.
- A document that confirms the relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) between citizens.
- If the parties to the letter have different surnames , then attach confirmation of the change in such data (marriage certificate of mother, father, sister, brother, child) or describe the reasons for its change.
- Certificate from the sponsor's place of work , which contains the level of income or bank account statement. The “expiration date” of the document is 1 month.
- If the guarantor is an employer , then attach a certificate from your place of work confirming your employment, as well as a certificate with the reasons for visiting Spain for work matters.
Important! Have a copy of your passport, as well as other documents, certified by a notary. This way you can verify their true authenticity.
As already noted, a sponsorship letter is drawn up in any form, taking into account the mandatory details and components.
Visually it might look like this:
SPONSORSHIP LETTER
SIGNATURE DATE (day, month, year) |
There is nothing complicated in writing it. The most important thing is that all data is current and valid.
In some cases it may be called a “Sponsorship Statement.” This does not change its essence.
Documents for sponsorship letter
In addition to the main package of visa papers, you will need to attach some documents to the sponsorship letter that will guarantee the financial stability of the specified sponsor.
This includes:
- Certificate received at the place of work.
The document must be prepared on the official letterhead of the enterprise.
It should indicate:
- detailed company name;
- mandatory indication of the position currently held by the guarantor;
- personal data;
- period of work in the current position,
- monthly or average annual salary, which must be at least twenty-five thousand rubles ;
- contact phone number of the organization or manager, not forgetting the city code.
If you receive a phone call from the embassy, you must confirm the information noted in the certificate.
The certificate must contain the seal of the organization and the signature of the company’s chief executive, accountant or head of the human resources department.
If possible, it is better to stipulate that for the duration of the planned trip the employee is allocated regular paid leave with job protection.
The certificate is valid for one month from the date of issue, so you should not order it in advance.
As for individual and private entrepreneurs, they will need:
- The same salary certificate , only signed by the chief accountant or head of the personnel department.
If the individual entrepreneur consists of one person, then a copy of the tax return certified by a tax stamp is required. - A copy of the registration certificate;
- A copy of the certificate of inclusion in the unified state register;
- Copies of the guarantor's Russian passport. Here, most often, you will need a photocopy of only the first page of your general passport, where the information and photograph are.
- Extract from personal bank account. An account statement is provided as additional material guarantees.
In fact, if your income according to the certificate is less than twenty-five thousand rubles, then such an extract is required. In the certificate from the bank, in addition to the amount of funds, the movement on the account for the previous three months must also be reported. The statement must contain bank details and a seal. The statement is valid for 30 days. It is worth noting that certificates of currency transactions will not be considered material guarantees. - Copies of documents indicating the relationship between the guarantor and the sponsored person (if necessary).
For some persons, in addition to the application for sponsorship, documents such as:
- For housewives - a copy of the marriage certificate;
- For retired people - a copy of the pension certificate;
- For students - a certificate from the place of study, a copy of the student card;
- For schoolchildren - a certificate from school (during the holidays - not needed);
- For children under eighteen years of age - a copy of the birth certificate, consent to travel from both parents, certified by a notary. Consent is required, even if you are traveling with the child.
Sponsorship application maker
For a tourist trip, proof of expenses can be written by a person whose family ties with the applicant can be documented. It could be:
- Mother or father.
- An adult child sponsored by a parent.
- Spouse or spouse.
- Officially recognized trustee or guardian.
The sponsor must be financially able to provide for the applicant during his stay in Spain. If a guest visa is issued, all expenses for food and accommodation of the tourist are borne by the inviting person. The sponsorship letter form filled out by a foreigner is similar to the Russian one
. Together with the invitation, the application is sent to the tourist, and based on this data, a visa is issued.
Business trips must be sponsored by the employer. He sends the applicant an official confirmation of payment of all expenses on letterhead with the organization’s contacts, seal and signature.
Rules for writing a letter
A sponsorship letter for a visa to Spain can be issued electronically and then printed. If this is not possible, you should write it by hand in legible handwriting on an A4 sheet.
The document must indicate the country of destination (Spain), dates of travel, passport details of the sponsor and applicant. Both an internal and a foreign passport can be indicated
. At the bottom is the date of registration and the signature of the person sponsoring the trip.
If sponsorship of two people is necessary (for example, a husband pays for a trip for his wife and child or two children), one application is written, but the details of all private participants of the trip must be indicated . A standard sponsorship sample and a blank form for entering data are provided on the Consulate website.
Additional documents
In addition to the letter, the sponsor is required to provide supporting documents. These include:
- Proof of close relationship with the applicant - birth certificate, marriage certificate or adoption certificate.
- If the surname of one of the persons differs from the one indicated on the certificate, a document is required about the reason for the change of surname.
- Copies of the pages of the sponsor's civil passport - the first page and the page with registration.
- Certificate from the sponsor's place of employment on letterhead indicating the position, salary, place of work and information about the organization.
- Sponsor's bank account statement.
To calculate the required amount in your bank account, you need to multiply the required 64.53 euros per day by the number of days on the trip . For 1 person the minimum amount is 580 euros
. If a mother is going on a trip with a minor child, she must be able to provide for two at once, so the minimum amount is doubled.
Important! In most Schengen countries, the required amount in the bank is determined at the rate of 50-65 euros per day. This is not the highest figure - for example, when applying for a visa to the USA or UK, an amount of $100 or more is required
. It's better to play it safe and put a little more money into your account.
Having an application gives the right to travel to Europe even for travelers who do not have a stable income and large bank accounts. The number of visa refusals does not depend on the specifics of the funding - sponsored applicants receive visas on the same basis as those who pay their own expenses.
Important points!
Before concluding, I would like to emphasize several important points:
- The basic requirements for submitting and completing a sponsorship application in different countries do not differ much . But still, the differences can be specified at the embassy.
- The minimum wage and the amount in the personal account are relative, ranging from five hundred to eight hundred or a thousand euros. More is better, less is not possible.
- You should also remember that having a sponsorship letter does not give you a full guarantee of obtaining a visa. Therefore, try to show as many facts as possible connecting you with your country of residence.
Example of a sponsorship letter to Spain
To the Consulate General of Spain in Moscow
SPONSORSHIP STATEMENT
I, Ivan Ivanovich Ivanov (born 02/01/1988, passport series 9710, passport number 234567, registered at the address Moscow region, Moscow 85-275), am financing the trip of my wife Kristina Olegovna Ivanova (born 09/08/1990, passport series 9710 passport number 234589, registered at the address Chuvash region, Cheboksary 29-155) to the Schengen countries, including Spain from 10/11/2015 to 11/11/2015. and I take on all his travel-related expenses.
10/06/2015 Ivanov I.I. _______________
(signature)
Although the sponsorship letter is written in any form, and there is no specific strict sample or example, the approach must be formal.
Most often, the letter is completed in Russian, although certain embassies request that the text be written in English.
There is no need to have it certified by a notary if the guarantor and the sponsored person are related; in other cases, the application must be notarized.
Passport data can be indicated for both Russian and foreign passports.
If several countries are visited during a trip, we list them all.
Sample sponsorship letter in English
In English, a sponsorship letter may look like this:
Letter of sponsorship
I, Petrov Ivan Sergeevich holding passport No. 9905 732006, date of issue: 05/01/2003. Issued at police department of Moscow city. I take over the liability regarding all trip financial expenditures of my wife Petrova Olga Borisovna (passport No. 257181, issued at police department of Moscow city) for the trip to Spain during the period from 24.08.18 till 10.09.18. I understand that the above statement made by me are true and correct.
____________Ivanov Ivan Ivanovich 07/12/2018
Phone Address Email
Now preparing a sponsorship letter for a Schengen visa will be a simple formality for you. The sample provided is suitable for applying for a visa to the most popular countries among tourists - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland and others. Have a nice trip!
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Tips you may need when collecting papers and writing a sponsorship letter
- If your personal bank account shows your wealth , then you do not need to attach a sponsorship letter. It will be enough to provide a recent statement from your personal account.
- If you purchase a tour from a travel company and fill out a sponsorship application, then the purchased ticket will become your proof of financial independence. In this case, it is not necessary to provide a personal account statement, but it is advisable for security purposes.
- If you provide financially for all members of your family , then you can include everyone in the certificate at once.
- If your foreign passport is “clean” (that is, there were no visas or stamps in it before), provide as many financial guarantees and indicators of stability as possible. Visa centers don't like blank passports.
- There is no special form, application form or template ; we write it arbitrarily, either printed or by hand.
- When you decide to travel by car , in addition to a description of the route, you will need to make a copy of your passport, car insurance and a copy of your driver's license.
- When you are an independent traveler , to obtain a visa you will also need original medical insurance, round-trip tickets, and accommodation reservation.
- Don't rush , collect and double-check all documents carefully; a small mistake can lead to a visa refusal, which is very unpleasant.
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Citizens covered by the sponsorship letter
It is necessary to clearly understand which categories of citizens are given this opportunity. These categories include:
- Children. Sponsors of children (adults and minors) can be parents, grandparents. Sponsorship by adult brothers or sisters is possible;
- Students. Parents and grandparents are the guarantors. Sponsorship by brothers and sisters who have reached the age of majority is possible, but this is rather an exception;
- Pensioners. Adult children can be sponsors of this category of citizens;
- Disabled people. The sponsors are the same as for students;
- Unemployed.
For a child accompanied by one of the parents, a sponsorship letter will not be required, only permission, notarized by the other parent, for the possibility of such a trip. The parent’s foreign passport must contain the child’s details.
Citizens who have an unofficial or small source of income should also receive a similar letter. Already at the consulate you should clarify the required amount of income. Usually this amount is within 40 thousand
. rubles per month. If the trip is purely business or work, the expenses for it are reimbursed by the employer or the host party.
If you are going to visit Spain and do not work, then it is enough to present an extract from a banking institution indicating the presence of the required amount of funds in the account and their movement. The statement must be certified by the bank
. In this case, there is no need to submit a sponsorship letter.
Attention! People who are not blood relatives, as well as spouses in a civil marriage, can act as a travel sponsor, but the letter may not be accepted by the consulate.
In addition to the letter itself, it is necessary to collect and attach a number of documents that can confirm the sponsor’s solvency. These documents include:
- Guarantor's passport, copies of pages with photo and registration;
- A document that confirms the relationship between the sponsor and the person making the trip. This document must be notarized;
- If the guarantor and the traveler have different surnames, then it is necessary to present a document confirming the change in surname;
- A stamped certificate from the employer providing data on the sponsor's salary. Moreover, it must be issued no earlier than 30 days before the visa is due to be issued. The minimum monthly salary must be more than 500 Euro
. The document should include data such as the position of the sponsor, the period of employment, contact numbers of the company director and chief accountant, address of the place of work (a sample certificate of employment in Russian can be downloaded here, in English here);
Example of a certificate of employment
- If the guarantor is a wealthy person, a document or bank statement will be required confirming the presence of an amount in the account sufficient to support travelers during the trip. As an example, the sponsor undertakes to pay the expenses of two people for seven days of stay in Spain
. The minimum amount per person per day is 55 euros, which means that the bank statement must contain the amount of 55 euros * 7 days * 2 people. =770 euros.
All documents, except passport data and bank statements, submitted to the embassy must be translated into Spanish or English. It is better to use the services of specialized companies. There is no need to have documents certified by a notary.
Like any other document that is of an official nature, the letter also has minimum requirements for its correct execution. The letter can be submitted either handwritten or printed on appropriate devices.
. The letter must include the following points:
- When registering, be sure to indicate the sponsor’s passport details (number, series, full name);
- The actual address where the sponsor lives must be indicated. Along with this information, submit all contact information (phone number, email, if available);
- Enter the exact dates the sponsored person is in Spain;
- Indicate the degree of relationship between the guarantor and the person who carries out this transaction.
There is no letterhead. It is submitted in free form, but at the same time it must contain all the information listed above.
I, Sergey Vladimirovich Fatuev, born on July 15, 1980, series and passport number 89 04 No. 104567, issued by the Department of Internal Affairs of the Basmanny District of Moscow on June 23, 2001, unit code xxx-xxx, residing at the address Moscow , Basmanny District, st.
. Pushkinskaya, house 75, apartment 6, I undertake to pay all upcoming expenses of my wife Elena Anatolyevna Fatueva during her trip to Spain and other countries that are included in the Schengen area, from 04/10/2021 to 04/19/2021.
Mobile phone +7 977 456 81654
The above text is exemplary and can be changed as desired. This text contains the details of a Russian passport; you can also indicate the details of a foreign passport
. If you are traveling to several Schengen countries, it would be advisable to indicate a complete list of them. It is always recommended to start preparing your visa paperwork early.
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Spain is one of the countries included in the Schengen zone. If you are planning to visit it, then you should pay attention to fulfilling one of the main requirements for the package of documents, namely, the presence of a sponsorship letter for obtaining a visa.
The letter provides guarantees of the solvency of the tourist who decided to travel. It is issued if the traveler does not have enough funds in his bank account or funds received in the form of wages
. A covering letter from the next of kin is provided, documenting the ability to bear the cost of future travel expenses.
Such expenses include:
- transport;
- guide services;
- all kinds of tours and excursions around the country;
- accommodation;
- medical care if necessary.
writing a sponsorship letter here.
Translation into English is here.