Carta de invitación (letter of invitation) for a foreign visitor (Orden PRE/1283/2007)

Carta de invitación (letter of invitation) for a foreign visitor (Orden PRE/1283/2007) is filed with Comisaría de Policía Nacional del invitante. With Managora you do it 100% online: you answer a few questions, sign a digital mandato (power of representation) and we draft, sign and file your application for you. What we charge you: €262. Official tasa (government fee): The official fee (Modelo 790-012 tasa: 75,05 € for the autorizacion de expedicion (authorisation to issue) plus 6,54 € for issuing the document, 81,59 € in total) is not included in the price and you pay it yourself: the police station only accepts the form stamped by the bank in the name of the person issuing the invitation, so we cannot pay it for you. We prepare the form filled in and you pay it at any branch, with no need to hold an account there.

We draft the application for the carta de invitación (letter of invitation) that a resident in Spain issues to prove that they will host a foreign visitor during a Schengen stay of 90 days or less. It is issued by the Comisaría de Policía Nacional (National Police station). We prepare the 790-012 tasa (official fee) form filled in with your details so that you can pay it at a bank. The letter does not replace a visa: your guest must also prove they have sufficient funds (around 100 €/day), health insurance and a reason for the trip.

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What we charge you
€262
Managora's fee
€262.00 (21% VAT incl.)
Tasa (official government fee)
The official fee (Modelo 790-012 tasa: 75,05 € for the autorizacion de expedicion (authorisation to issue) plus 6,54 € for issuing the document, 81,59 € in total) is not included in the price and you pay it yourself: the police station only accepts the form stamped by the bank in the name of the person issuing the invitation, so we cannot pay it for you. We prepare the form filled in and you pay it at any branch, with no need to hold an account there.
Processing time
Decision in 1-3 weeks depending on the police station. You will normally have to appear in person.
What you receive
Application

Cost breakdown: €262.00 for professional handling with VAT. The official fee (Modelo 790-012 tasa, 81,59 €: 75,05 € for the autorizacion de expedicion (authorisation to issue) plus 6,54 € for issuing the document) is separate and you pay it at a bank, using the form we prepare for you..

Carta de invitación (letter of invitation) for a foreign visitor (Orden PRE/1283/2007): how is it filed?

  1. 1Answer the questions (around 6 minutes).
  2. 2Single payment of €262.00 for professional handling with VAT. The official 790-012 tasa (fee, 81,59 €) is paid by you at a bank, using the form we prepare.
  3. 3We send you the application ready for the Policía Nacional and the tasa (fee) form filled in with your details.

Which documents do you need?

  • •Valid DNI/NIE.
  • •Proof of title to the home (deed, tenancy agreement, transfer of use).
  • •Your guest's passport.

Legal basis and things to bear in mind

  • Legal framework: Orden PRE/1283/2007 plus RD 557/2011 plus Schengen Regulation (EU) 2016/399.
  • Maximum of 90 days within any 180 day period.
  • It does not replace a visa.
  • Natural follow-ons: reagrupacion_familiar, renovacion_tie, arraigo_familiar.

Carta de invitación (letter of invitation) for a foreign visitor (Orden PRE/1283/2007): frequently asked questions

Carta de invitación (letter of invitation) for a foreign visitor (Orden PRE/1283/2007): how much does it cost?

We charge you €262: our fee plus, where applicable, the fixed official tasa we advance. €262.00 for professional handling with VAT. The official fee (Modelo 790-012 tasa, 81,59 €: 75,05 € for the autorizacion de expedicion (authorisation to issue) plus 6,54 € for issuing the document) is separate and you pay it at a bank, using the form we prepare for you.. Managora's fee is €262.00, 21% VAT included (€216.53 net + €45.47 VAT). The official tasa charged by the authority (a suplido paid on your behalf, no VAT) is: The official fee (Modelo 790-012 tasa: 75,05 € for the autorizacion de expedicion (authorisation to issue) plus 6,54 € for issuing the document, 81,59 € in total) is not included in the price and you pay it yourself: the police station only accepts the form stamped by the bank in the name of the person issuing the invitation, so we cannot pay it for you. We prepare the form filled in and you pay it at any branch, with no need to hold an account there..

Carta de invitación (letter of invitation) for a foreign visitor (Orden PRE/1283/2007): how long does it take?

Decision in 1-3 weeks depending on the police station. You will normally have to appear in person.

Carta de invitación (letter of invitation) for a foreign visitor (Orden PRE/1283/2007): which documents do I need?

You need to have to hand: Valid DNI/NIE., Proof of title to the home (deed, tenancy agreement, transfer of use)., Your guest's passport.. You do not upload them here: we collect the details through the guided chat.

Who files the procedure?

Managora files it in your name with Comisaría de Policía Nacional del invitante. You only provide the details through the chat and sign a mandato (power of representation); we prepare, sign and register it.

Can it be done online?

Yes. The whole process is online: you answer a few questions in the guided chat, sign a simple mandato on screen and receive the receipt and the official documents by email, with full legal validity.

Related procedures

Based on the legislation in force and on the official site of the competent authority: Comisaría de Policía Nacional del invitante ↗.

Managora Gestion SL (company number B88823893) is a private company. We are not Comisaría de Policía Nacional del invitante, we are not affiliated with, authorised or endorsed by any public authority, and this website is not an official government portal. What you pay on this page is our fee for preparing, signing and filing the procedure on your behalf: it is separate from the official tasa, which where applicable belongs to the authority and is shown to you separately. You can carry out this procedure yourself, directly with Comisaría de Policía Nacional del invitante.

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