Visa Resources

Invitation Letter

An Invitation Letter for a visa is a letter that the applicant has to submit to the Embassy or Consulate where he/she is applying for a business, tourist or visitor visa. An invitation letter issued by a company, corporation, institution, or an individual that the applicant plans to visit.

For Business visa the letter must contain the following information:

Letter must be written on company letterhead
Letter must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate where the visa application will be submitted
Letter must state the personal information of the applicant: full name, gender, date of birth and passport details: number, issue and expiration date
Letter must state the position of the applicant at the company
Letter must explain the relationship between the host and the applicant
Letter must briefly state the nature or purpose of applicant’s visit
Letter must state the approximate date of visit, the date of arrival and departure
Letter must indicate who will be responsible for the cost of the applicant’s accommodations and travel expenses
Letter must have information of the inviting host: company, corporation, institution, name of individual who signs the letter, phone number, address
Letter must specify the validity of the visa and number of entries the applicant is requesting
Letter must be signed by host, and if applicable, seal and signature of the legal representative
Letter does not need to be original (unless specifically requested by the respected Embassy/Consulate)

For Tourist visa the letter must contain the following information:

Letter must be written on company letterhead
Letter must be addressed to the Embassy or Consulate where the visa application will be submitted
Letter must state the personal information of the applicant: full name, gender, date of birth and passport details: number, issue and expiration date
Letter must briefly state the nature or purpose of applicant’s visit
Letter must state the approximate date of visit, the date of arrival and departure
Letter must specify the validity of the visa and number of entries the applicant is requesting
Letter must be signed by host, and if applicable, seal and signature of the legal representative
Letter does not need to be original (unless specifically requested by the respected Embassy/Consulate)

For Visitor visa the letter must contain the following information:

Letter must be addressed to the visa applicant
Letter must state the personal information of the applicant: full name, gender, date of birth and passport details: number, issue and expiration date
Letter must explain the relationship between the host and the applicant
Letter must briefly state the nature or purpose of applicant’s visit
Letter must state the approximate date of visit, the date of arrival and departure
Letter must indicate who will be responsible for the cost of the applicant’s accommodations and travel expenses
Letter must have information of the inviting host: name of individual who signs the letter, phone number, physical address
Letter must specify the validity of the visa and number of entries the applicant is requesting
Letter does not need to be original (unless specifically requested by the respected Embassy/Consulate)

In certain cases Allstate Passports & Visas is able to assist travelers with obtaining letters of invitation for specific types of visas. For more information or with questions regarding invitation letter requirements for a specific country, please call our customer service help line at 1-800-672-1015 or send us an email [email protected]