If you have a friend or relative who lives abroad, for example your friend Hassan from Morocco, wants to come and visit you in Italy and asks you: "Do I need a visa? And what is this famous Letter from Iinvitation?“, this is the guide for you.
We explain to you, in a simple and clear way, how to help any foreign citizen to prepare the right documents to enter Italy for o private visit, with special attention to citizens who, like those of Morocco, require a visa.
(PDF Invitation Letter 2025 Template available at the end!)
Do you need a visa to enter Italy?
The first thing to understand is this: It depends on the country of origin and the how long the person wants to stay.
- Citizens who require a visa (e.g. Morocco):
- If your guest is from a visa-required country (such as Morocco), MUST Request it from the Italian Embassy or Consulate before leaving, even for just one day. The Letter of Invitation is one of the most important documents required to obtain this visa.
- Citizens who do NOT need a Visa (e.g. USA, Brazil, Peru):
- If your guest is coming from an exempt country (for trips up to 90 days), Must NOT apply for a visa. However, you must still have the Invitation Letter ready to show it to the Border Authorities (at the airport) to prove that you have a place to stay.
Important: If the guest wants to stay more than 90 days (3 months), or comes to study or work (not for tourism), a visa is always mandatory for everyone.
What is the Letter of Invitation (or Accommodation Declaration)?
La Invitation Letter (also called Accommodation Declaration o Invitation Card—they are the same thing!) is a document that tu You, who are resident in Italy, officially declare that you wish to host the foreigner (like Hassan) for a specific period of time.
What is it for? Simple:
- For the Visa (if required): It is a fundamental document to be presented to theItalian embassy of your guest's country to obtain the Visa.
- For Entrance: If the visa is not needed, it is used to demonstrate to Border Authority (at the airport) that your guest has safe accommodations and that travel is not an excuse to stay.
How to Fill Out a Tourist Visa Invitation Letter
Write this Visa Invitation Letter It's easy, but every part must be correct, especially for countries where a visa is required.
1. The Right Form:
- Where is it? Many Italian Embassies have their own updated form They prefer. Check first on the website of the Italian Embassy in Morocco (or your host's country) to see if they have a specific model.
- If you can't find it, you can use one of the standard modules most accepted, like the one you can download in the link at the end.
2. What to Enter (Filling in):
The letter has two main sections:
| Section | What You Need to Write | Important Tips |
| Your data (You who invite) | Your Name, Surname, Date and Place of Birth. Your Full address where the guest will sleep, fiscal code, telephone and email. | You must specify your report with the guest (friend, relative, etc.). |
| Guest Data (e.g. Hassan) | His Name, Surname, Nationality e Passport Number (valid!). The Precise dates of the trip (entry and exit). | Council: Start filling out the form AFTER that your host has set theappointment (also called turn) at the Embassy. |
3. Declarations and Signature:
In the second part of the form, you have to put a cross on the declarations. The most important are:
- You declare that you have a Bank Guarantee (the guarantee of the money).
- You declare that you have Health Insurance (medical coverage).
Finally, the letter must be dated and signed from you who invite.
4. Delivery to the Embassy:
- Original required: Most Embassies (especially for countries like Morocco) require that the invitation letter be delivered in original.
- What to do: You have to sign the letter and send it by post or courier to your host. He/she will deliver it along with the other documents (passport, photo, surety, insurance) on the day of the appointment at the Embassy.
Bank Guarantee and Health Insurance: Key Documents
These are the documents most important for visa application or visa-free entry:
1. Bank Guarantee (Financial Guarantee)
It is a money guarantee which assures the authorities that the guest has the funds to live in Italy and return home.
- The amount requested is approximately 3.905,00 €.
2. Health Insurance (Medical Coverage)
È compulsoryIf the guest (like Hassan) gets sick or injured, the insurance must cover the expenses.
- It must cover at least 30.000 € of medical expenses and repatriation.
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PDF Template Invitation Letter for Visa 2025
To have a safe starting point, download the standard form.
Download the PDF Invitation Letter Template 2025 here: Download the PDF Invitation Letter Template 2025
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