It is a case of more red tape and although it is not a legal requirement it can save time and heartache at immigration. A document is now available from police which allows you to officially invite someone to visit. It is basically aimed at those people who are not travelling with a tour company or have a hotel or holiday apartment reservation. Most travellers have dismissed this latest document as another case of more red tape to travel to Spain.
For non-resident Britons it is another document on top of the 90 day rule which means that non-European Union citizens can only spends 180 days a year in Spain (in two blocks of two, non-residents).
These are the documents you will need to take to the police station to get the document.
- A copy of a valid passport or identity card.
- Proof of legal status in Spain (e.g. residence permit).
- Proof of sufficient financial resources to cover the guest's expenses during their stay in Spain.
- Details of the guest, including full name, date of birth, nationality and passport number.
- Details of the relationship between the guest and the host, as well as the purpose of the visit and the duration of the stay.
- An address where the guest will be staying during their stay in Spain.