Invitation letter for Spain: host and guest steps

A police invitation letter proves private lodging only. It is not a visa, entry permit or residence authorisation—choose your role and stage.

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What is an invitation letter for Spain?

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Prepare the visitor's trip

I · Check your purpose

ESSENTIAL ADMINWhat is an invitation letter for Spain?Confirm the police letter only proves private lodging—it is not a visa, entry permit or residence authorisation.

II · Prepare your application

ESSENTIAL ADMINSpain invitation letter requirements: prepare your applicationAssemble host status, usable housing and each guest’s identity details into one file-ready package.

III · Apply at the right police office

ESSENTIAL ADMINInvitation letter appointment: where to apply in SpainUse local jurisdiction and allocation rules to choose the Police invitation procedure through ICP.ESSENTIAL ADMINTasa 790-012: invitation letter feesSelect the correct Model 790-012 fee for your stage; payment timing follows the responsible office or notice.

IV · Follow the application

ESSENTIAL ADMINSpain invitation letter pending: what to do nextWhile pending, respond to interview or supplement notices—still in the same application, not a final refusal.

V · Collect and deliver the letter

ESSENTIAL ADMINCollect your Spain invitation letter after approvalOnce the corresponding fee is paid and you have proof, collect the issued letter and hand it to the visitor.

VI · Prepare the visitor's trip

ESSENTIAL ADMINVisiting Spain with an invitation letter: entry documentsWith the letter in hand, check visa duty, passport validity and other Interior entry conditions for your case.

Refusal and irregular stay

ESSENTIAL ADMINSpain invitation letter refused: what can you do?A clear refusal needs its stated remedy or a justified new application—not informal fixes to the old file.ESSENTIAL ADMINInvitation letter overstay: when is the host responsible?If the visitor overstays, check LO 4/2000 host triggers and lawful next steps—no automatic penalty for every host.