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  • the ticket or boarding pass for their flight to Italy

    the ticket or boarding pass for their flight to Italy

  • An invitation letter from you. If you were in Spain it would be a Carta de Invitacion. Since you are in Italy, use the Italian model, like for a visa. See for instance https://consboston.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hostinvitationletter.pdf

    An invitation letter from you. If you were in Spain it would be a Carta de Invitacion. Since you are in Italy, use the Italian model, like for a visa. See for instance https://consboston.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hostinvitationletter.pdf

    A simple handwritten letter with similar details is probably enough since they are an Annex II national, but you may want to err on the side of caution, especially if you are sponsoring the whole trip and not just providing lodging.

  • Ideally, a ticket back out of Schengen, or proof of funds showing they can buy one

    Ideally, a ticket back out of Schengen, or proof of funds showing they can buy one

  • Proof of funds showing they have means of subsistence for the duration of the trip in Italy (there’s a fixed daily amount per day I’m too lazy to look up now).

    Proof of funds showing they have means of subsistence for the duration of the trip in Italy (there’s a fixed daily amount per day I’m too lazy to look up now).

  • the ticket or boarding pass for their flight to Italy
  • An invitation letter from you. If you were in Spain it would be a Carta de Invitacion. Since you are in Italy, use the Italian model, like for a visa. See for instance https://consboston.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hostinvitationletter.pdf
  • Ideally, a ticket back out of Schengen, or proof of funds showing they can buy one
  • Proof of funds showing they have means of subsistence for the duration of the trip in Italy (there’s a fixed daily amount per day I’m too lazy to look up now).

  • the ticket or boarding pass for their flight to Italy

  • An invitation letter from you. If you were in Spain it would be a Carta de Invitacion. Since you are in Italy, use the Italian model, like for a visa. See for instance https://consboston.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hostinvitationletter.pdf

    A simple handwritten letter with similar details is probably enough since they are an Annex II national, but you may want to err on the side of caution, especially if you are sponsoring the whole trip and not just providing lodging.

  • Ideally, a ticket back out of Schengen, or proof of funds showing they can buy one

  • Proof of funds showing they have means of subsistence for the duration of the trip in Italy (there’s a fixed daily amount per day I’m too lazy to look up now).

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Spain being in Schengen, the Schengen Borders Code applies.

It tells us in 6.1.c that one of the conditions of entry for non-EU nationals is:

they justify the purpose and conditions of the intended stay, and they have sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country into which they are certain to be admitted, or are in a position to acquire such means lawfully;

And in 6.3:

A non-exhaustive list of supporting documents which the border guard may request from the third-country national in order to verify the fulfilment of the conditions set out in paragraph 1 (c) is included in Annex I.

And in Annex I:

(c) for journeys undertaken for the purposes of tourism or for private reasons:   

(i) supporting documents as regards lodging: — an invitation from the host if staying with one; — a supporting document from the establishment providing lodging or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged;

  • an invitation from the host if staying with one;
  • a supporting document from the establishment providing lodging or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged;

(ii) supporting documents as regards the itinerary: — confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans;

  • confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans;

(iii) supporting documents as regards return: — a return or round-trip ticket;

  • a return or round-trip ticket;

So they need to show:

  • the ticket or boarding pass for their flight to Italy
  • An invitation letter from you. Handwritten willIf you were in Spain it would be enough. You can add a copy of your passport/ID, andCarta de Invitacion. Since you should include contact details (especiallyare in Italy, use the Italian model, like for a phone number)visa. See for instance https://consboston.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hostinvitationletter.pdf
  • Ideally, a ticket back out of Schengen, or proof of funds showing they can buy one
  • Proof of funds showing they have means of subsistence for the duration of the trip in Italy (there’s a fixed daily amount per day I’m too lazy to look up now).

A Spanish Carta de Invitación would be required if they stayed in Spain, which is not the case. But you have to prove that (ticket or boarding pass to Italy) and show the letter of invitation for Italy instead.

Note that, like in a visa application, they also need to convince the border agent that they are a bona fide visitor, with a legitimate reason (in your case theythat you are really friends and that there is a good reason for you to invite them), going back home (or anywhere outside Schengen, really) in time, will not work, etc.

That is possibly what was the issue last time you entered with another Honduran citizen, rather than having or not having a Carta de Invitacion (other possibilities could be that they did not show the itinerary to Italy or they they didn’t have a letter of invitation from you).

Spain being in Schengen, the Schengen Borders Code applies.

It tells us in 6.1.c that one of the conditions of entry for non-EU nationals is:

they justify the purpose and conditions of the intended stay, and they have sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country into which they are certain to be admitted, or are in a position to acquire such means lawfully;

And in 6.3:

A non-exhaustive list of supporting documents which the border guard may request from the third-country national in order to verify the fulfilment of the conditions set out in paragraph 1 (c) is included in Annex I.

And in Annex I:

(c) for journeys undertaken for the purposes of tourism or for private reasons:  (i) supporting documents as regards lodging: — an invitation from the host if staying with one; — a supporting document from the establishment providing lodging or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged; (ii) supporting documents as regards the itinerary: — confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans; (iii) supporting documents as regards return: — a return or round-trip ticket;

So they need to show:

  • the ticket or boarding pass for their flight to Italy
  • An invitation letter from you. Handwritten will be enough. You can add a copy of your passport/ID, and you should include contact details (especially a phone number)
  • Ideally, a ticket back out of Schengen, or proof of funds showing they can buy one
  • Proof of funds showing they have means of subsistence for the duration of the trip in Italy (there’s a fixed daily amount per day I’m too lazy to look up now).

A Spanish Carta de Invitación would be required if they stayed in Spain, which is not the case.

Note that, like in a visa application, they also need to convince the border agent that they are a bona fide visitor, with a legitimate reason (in your case they you are really friends and that there is a good reason for you to invite them), going back home (or anywhere outside Schengen, really) in time, will not work, etc.

That is possibly what was the issue last time you entered with another Honduran citizen, rather than having or not having a Carta de Invitacion (other possibilities could be that they did not show the itinerary to Italy or they they didn’t have a letter of invitation from you).

Spain being in Schengen, the Schengen Borders Code applies.

It tells us in 6.1.c that one of the conditions of entry for non-EU nationals is:

they justify the purpose and conditions of the intended stay, and they have sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country into which they are certain to be admitted, or are in a position to acquire such means lawfully;

And in 6.3:

A non-exhaustive list of supporting documents which the border guard may request from the third-country national in order to verify the fulfilment of the conditions set out in paragraph 1 (c) is included in Annex I.

And in Annex I:

(c) for journeys undertaken for the purposes of tourism or for private reasons: 

(i) supporting documents as regards lodging:

  • an invitation from the host if staying with one;
  • a supporting document from the establishment providing lodging or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged;

(ii) supporting documents as regards the itinerary:

  • confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans;

(iii) supporting documents as regards return:

  • a return or round-trip ticket;

So they need to show:

  • the ticket or boarding pass for their flight to Italy
  • An invitation letter from you. If you were in Spain it would be a Carta de Invitacion. Since you are in Italy, use the Italian model, like for a visa. See for instance https://consboston.esteri.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hostinvitationletter.pdf
  • Ideally, a ticket back out of Schengen, or proof of funds showing they can buy one
  • Proof of funds showing they have means of subsistence for the duration of the trip in Italy (there’s a fixed daily amount per day I’m too lazy to look up now).

A Spanish Carta de Invitación would be required if they stayed in Spain, which is not the case. But you have to prove that (ticket or boarding pass to Italy) and show the letter of invitation for Italy instead.

Note that, like in a visa application, they also need to convince the border agent that they are a bona fide visitor, with a legitimate reason (in your case that you are really friends and that there is a good reason for you to invite them), going back home (or anywhere outside Schengen, really) in time, will not work, etc.

That is possibly what was the issue last time you entered with another Honduran citizen, rather than having or not having a Carta de Invitacion (other possibilities could be that they did not show the itinerary to Italy or they they didn’t have a letter of invitation from you).

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Spain being in Schengen, the Schengen Borders Code applies.

It tells us in 6.1.c that one of the conditions of entry for non-EU nationals is:

they justify the purpose and conditions of the intended stay, and they have sufficient means of subsistence, both for the duration of the intended stay and for the return to their country of origin or transit to a third country into which they are certain to be admitted, or are in a position to acquire such means lawfully;

And in 6.3:

A non-exhaustive list of supporting documents which the border guard may request from the third-country national in order to verify the fulfilment of the conditions set out in paragraph 1 (c) is included in Annex I.

And in Annex I:

(c) for journeys undertaken for the purposes of tourism or for private reasons: (i) supporting documents as regards lodging: — an invitation from the host if staying with one; — a supporting document from the establishment providing lodging or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged; (ii) supporting documents as regards the itinerary: — confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans; (iii) supporting documents as regards return: — a return or round-trip ticket;

So they need to show:

  • the ticket or boarding pass for their flight to Italy
  • An invitation letter from you. Handwritten will be enough. You can add a copy of your passport/ID, and you should include contact details (especially a phone number)
  • Ideally, a ticket back out of Schengen, or proof of funds showing they can buy one
  • Proof of funds showing they have means of subsistence for the duration of the trip in Italy (there’s a fixed daily amount per day I’m too lazy to look up now).

A Spanish Carta de Invitación would be required if they stayed in Spain, which is not the case.

Note that, like in a visa application, they also need to convince the border agent that they are a bona fide visitor, with a legitimate reason (in your case they you are really friends and that there is a good reason for you to invite them), going back home (or anywhere outside Schengen, really) in time, will not work, etc.

That is possibly what was the issue last time you entered with another Honduran citizen, rather than having or not having a Carta de Invitacion (other possibilities could be that they did not show the itinerary to Italy or they they didn’t have a letter of invitation from you).