HOW TO ACCOMPLISH AN AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT AT ANY PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WITHIN THE SCHENGEN AREA
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Introduction
When travelling, the safest and most legally accepted “Invitation Letter” is in the form of an Affidavit of Support or Guarantee (AOSG), sometimes called Affidavit of Support with Undertaking. This looks very much like a regular Invitation Letter- all details are there- but with written in a more legal and formal matter. Most importantly, this must be authenticated and legalized by any Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate General in any Schengen Area.
What is an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee?
The Affidavit of Support with Undertaking is a legal document that states that the inviter who is living abroad will shoulder the trip expenses of the visitor in part or in full, and that the visitor you will be under their responsibility during the stay in that country.
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Requirements for Filing an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee
The main requirement for an Affidavit of Support is that it should be filled out by the sponsor and most importantly, it should be duly notarized.
A sponsor is responsible for processing an “Affidavit of Support and Guarantee” and can be any of the following:
- An immediate family member of the visit visa applicant which must be within the 4th degree of consaguinity or affinity. The acceptable family scheme are as follows:
- spouse
- parent
- child
- grandparent/ grandchildren
- uncle/ aunt
- niece/ nephew
- 1st cousin
- A friend or a partner who lives within the Schengen AreaIt must be processed in any Philippine Embassy or Consulate. The sponsor needs to process the ASG (Affidavit of Support and Guarantee) after the approved visit visa of the person being invited is released.
- An immediate family member of the visit visa applicant which must be within the 4th degree of consaguinity or affinity. The acceptable family scheme are as follows:
It should contain the following information:
1. The visitor’s personal information- contact details, address, photocopy of the passport, and relationship to the sponsor
2. The sponsor’s personal information- contact details, address, photocopy of the passport, and relationship to the person being invited
3. The inviter’s legal status abroad- citizen, resident/ temporary resident, etc.
4. The sponsor’s financial capacity- Proof of Income (Bank statement/copy of Bank Book/Pay Slip) of the person inviting
5. The sponsor’s economic status- Employment Certificate/Company Letter/Employment Certificate (in English) of the person inviting
6. The details of the trip- dates of travel as well as the length of days within the Schengen Area should be specified
7. The reason for the invitation- either for tourism or primarily for a visit/ reunification with a partner
TIPS:
- If the affidavit is executed in the Philippines, it must be notarized. You should also present documents proving that the inviting party can afford to sponsor you. This may be bank certificates or tax documents.
- If the inviting party is a corporation or organization, you must also include the sponsor’s corporate registration details.
How to Authenticate Your Documents
STEP 1: Make sure your document is in English. All documents submitted to the Consulate for authentication must be in English. If the original document is solely in another language without a built-in English translation, it must be accompanied by a translation prepared by a licensed translator.
STEP 2: Once the document has been translated in English, have your document Notarized by a Notary.
STEP 3: Once notarized, have it authenticated by the relevant District Court.
STEP 4: Pay €22.50 (or around €27.50) for each document via bank transfer (if submitting the documents via mail) or in person during your appointment at the Consular Office.
Note: For updated rates on authentication of documents, please check the specific Philippine Consular Office in the Schengen Country where you will apply for an AOSG.
STEP 5: Mail in or hand deliver your documents to the Philippine Consulate or Embassy. Make sure to include one photocopy of each document as well as the proof of payment.
STEP 6: Once the documents have been submitted, the Philippine Embassy/ Consular Office will process the documents within 7-10 business days.
What if there is no Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the country? Can a confirmation of verified invitation, signed by the foreign police suffice?
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