An Invitation Letter for a visa application is a letter that the applicant has to submit to the embassy or consulate where they are applying for a visitor visa.
This document is written by the applicant’s host and addressed either to the applicant or to the consular officer, confirming that they will accommodate the applicant in their home for the whole period of their stay in the country where the host lawfully resides.
What are the Requirements to Write a Letter of Invitation?
The host must fulfill the following requirements in order for the letter of invitation to be valid:
- must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the country you plan on visiting
- must be your friend, boyfriend/girlfriend or family member / relative
- must have a registered place (home, flat)
- must have enough room for the applicant
The Letter of Invitation is not required by every embassy in the world, but it is strongly recommended to submit one even if not required.
How to Write a Letter of Invitation for Visa Application?
To many, it might sound confusing, but writing a letter of invitation might be the easiest part of your visa application, if you have rightly understood what it serves for. The letter has to be written by the guest and addressed either to you or to the consular officer. Some embassies have their own invitation form, therefore, make sure to check about it when you get the checklist of visa required documents. If they already have a form, then your host will only have to fulfill the empty spaces with the right information.