Sponsorship letter for a Schengen visa
If a parent, partner or relative pays for your trip, the consulate wants a letter from them and proof that they can afford it.
What it should include
- The sponsor's full name, address and occupation.
- Your name, passport number and how you are related.
- The destination and exact dates of the trip.
- Which costs the sponsor covers: flights, accommodation, daily expenses, insurance.
- That the sponsor's bank statements and proof of income are enclosed.
Sample sponsorship letter
Ravi Rao
14 MG Road, Bengaluru 560001, India
26 October 2026
The Visa Section
Consulate General of France in Bengaluru
Subject: Sponsorship letter for Ananya Rao, passport number Z1234567
Dear Sir or Madam,
I, Ravi Rao, business owner, confirm that I will sponsor the trip of my daughter, Ananya Rao, to France from 10 April 2027 to 21 April 2027 (12 days).
I will pay for return flights, accommodation, daily expenses and travel medical insurance.
I enclose my bank statements and proof of income.
Yours faithfully,
Ravi Rao
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Documents to add
- The sponsor's recent bank statements, usually for the last 3 months.
- Proof of the sponsor's income, such as salary slips or tax returns.
- Proof of your relationship if it's family, such as a birth certificate.
Your sponsor must read, approve and sign the letter. Check your consulate's checklist for what it accepts as proof.