I'm launching a series analysing letters from the immigration service, collected from across the internet + a few of my own :)

Important note: if you applied and immediately received a positive decision with no questions — congratulations, you got very lucky! But if you'd rather not test your luck (especially when your visa-free days are running out), it's better to prepare documents perfectly the first time.

Below we'll break down what exactly the immigration service wants from us and how to respond.

• 1. Trend from November 2025! Start of residency cancellations.
• 2. Request 1. Adding family members (in this case, a spouse).
• 3. Request 2. Financial resources.
• 4. REJECTION!
• 5. Request 3.
• 6. Request 4.
• 7. Request 5.
• 8. Request 6.
• 9. Request 7. Private health insurance.
• 10. Request 8. Company registration extract.
• 11. Request. Invoices.
• 12. Request 10 (my own request).
• 13. Request 11. Legality of entry into the Schengen area.
• 14. Request. Qualifications and company ownership share (my own request).
• 15. Request. Criminal record certificate
• 16. Request. Proof of 3+ years of experience (my own request).
• 17. Request. Criminal record certificate from Poland with apostille.