Schengen Sponsorship Letter: Template & Example
Sponsorship letter for Schengen visa. What to include, sample, and template.
Schengen sponsorship letter
A visa sponsorship or financial support letter is written by the person or organisation that will fund your trip or studies. It states their relationship to you, their commitment to cover your expenses, and often includes proof of their ability to pay (referencing attached bank statements or employment letters). Embassies use it to assess whether you have adequate funds. For Schengen applications, a sponsorship or invitation letter from a host in the Schengen area can support your application when someone else is paying or hosting you.
What to include
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Sponsor’s and applicant’s full details (names, passport/ID numbers, addresses).
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Relationship and purpose of the visit.
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Clear undertaking to cover accommodation and expenses (and return travel if applicable).
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Reference to attached proof (bank statements, employment letter, proof of address).
Example (excerpt)
I, [Sponsor name], confirm that I will host [Applicant name] at my address at [address] from [date] to [date]. I will cover [his/her] accommodation and living expenses during the stay. I have attached my bank statements and proof of address. [Applicant] will leave the Schengen area before the visa expires.
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