The Guarantee/Accommodation Declaration, often also referred to as an invitation letter, is a document through which an Italian citizen or a resident in Italy invites a foreign citizen, in this case Filipino, to stay in Italy for a limited period.
It serves to demonstrate to the Embassy or Italian Consulate that the guest will have accommodation during their stay in Italy and that the inviting party assumes financial responsibility for the guest for the entire duration of their stay.
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Here are the general steps for completing such a declaration:
- Information about the inviting party:
- Name, surname, date, and place of birth.
- Residence (complete address).
- Telephone contacts and email address.
- Copy of an identity document (passport or ID card).
- Information about the invitee:
- Name, surname, date, and place of birth.
- Passport number.
- Residence and domicile.
- Relationship with the inviting party.
- Stay details:
- Purpose of the visit (tourism, business, study, etc.).
- Expected date of arrival and departure from Italy.
- Address of stay in Italy.
- Guarantee Declaration:
- The inviting party must declare taking financial responsibility for any medical, accommodation, and repatriation expenses, if necessary.
- The inviting party must indicate making adequate accommodation available to the invitee.
- Additional documentation:
- Copy of a valid identity document of the inviting party.
- Proof of residence or ownership of accommodation (lease contract, deed of ownership).
- Bank guarantee.
- Health insurance policy.
- Latest bank statements or other documents proving the financial capacity of the inviting party to support the invitee.
- Signature and date:
- The inviting party must sign the declaration.
- Legalization and submission:
- The completed declaration must be legalized at the Police Headquarters or a notary in Italy.
- After legalization, send the original declaration to the invitee in the Philippines.
- Presentation to the Consulate:
- The invitee must present the original declaration at the time of visa application at the Italian Consulate in the Philippines, along with other documents required for the type of visa.
It is important to always check the website of the Italian Consulate in the Philippines or directly contact the institution to obtain updated information on specific requirements, as they may vary or be subject to changes.
Where is the Italian Embassy in the Philippines?
At this address, you can find the website and also all the necessary and updated information to obtain the visa for Italy.
Physically, you can find it in Manila:
Embassy of Italy in Manila 5th Floor, Tower B One Campus Place McKinley Hill Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Metro Manila
Tel.: (0063-2) 8892-4531 Fax: (0063-2) 8812-4322 Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 Friday: 08:00 – 14:30
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If you need to apply for a visa for Italy for short periods, the Italian Embassy has subcontracted the service to a local agency.
You can contact the visa application centers managed by VFS Global in the following locations:
Manila: You’ll find the office on the ground floor of One Campus Place, Building A, McKinley Town Center, McKinly Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila. Cebu: The office is located at Unit 1001C & 1004B, 10th Floor of the Kepwealth Center Samar Loop, at the corner of Cardinal Rosales Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu.
Batangas City: Details are to be defined. Davao: The office is located at FES 07, Second Floor, Alfresco Area of Felcris Central, Brgy., 40-D Quimpo Blvd, Davao City, 8000.
For more information, you can visit the VFS Global website at this address: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/phl/en/ita. If you need to contact them, here are their details:
Phone number: +632 8528 2520 Email: info.italyph@vfsglobal.com Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/phl/en/ita
Opening hours for the visa section (only for family members of European Union citizens):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: from 09:00 to 12:00. Wednesday afternoon: from 14:00 to 16:00. Thursday: closed. Hours for the consular section (by appointment):
Same hours as above, but remember that for some certifications, such as proof of existence, an appointment is not required.
To schedule an appointment with the consular section, follow the instructions on their website.
Legalization of documents with Apostille:
The competent authority for Apostilles in the Philippines is the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Visit their website for more details: https://dfa.gov.ph/. Document translation:
If you need to translate documents for Italy, there are some agencies that can help you, such as the Philippine-Italian Association and the Dante Alighieri Society in Makati City. Please note that the list is not exhaustive, and the Consular Office only verifies the compliance of translations for specific documents required.