For those of you who often wonder and ask "How Invitation Letter Should Look Like" I've decided to create this thread with some (self composed) samples of Letters Of Invitation.
   Know that there is no standard composition or grammars required, but yet, the letter must include the basic guidelines essential to sufficiently Identify, Introduce, Describe, Persuade and Guarantee on both parties.
   Also, it is important to know who the appropriate person to receive the invitation letter is: I'm making this emphasis because, a lot of people often make serious mistakes and are ignorantly sending Invitation Letters directly to Embassies or ECOs, and such letters usually fall short of their objectives as they are often unaccounted for. So, to make it further clear, the Invitation Letter (along with other supporting documents, if any) should be submitted by the Visa Applicant while addressed to the ECO.
   Now, there's no need to write a story or an essay, these are examples of how Invitation Letter may be like:


***Invitation Letter From A Person who Runs A Minor Company And Wishes To Invite A Pal

                                                                                                           OLUWOLE HOLDINGS GROUPS,
                                                                                                           10, DOWNING STREET,
                                                                                                            LONDON. ENGLAND.
                                                                                                            Reg. No: UK654321LR
                                                                                                            Tel: +44(0)87654321
                                                                                                            09 September 2011


                 THE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER, BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSION, LAGOS. NIGERIA.

Dear Sir/Madam

I, Mr. Goodluck Obama, the Managing Director of Oluwole Holding Limited, a British citizen with DOB 31 December 1901, and a resident of house number 11, Downing Street, London, do hereby declare that i am formally inviting Mr. Visasa Seekerio, with DOB; 01 January 1900, a Nigerian citizen and a holder of its National Passport/Travel Document bearing the number: 0123456NGR, for an official visit to the UK for a period of 6 weeks. I wish to also state that the relationship between Mr. Visasa Seekerio and my company is based on business correspondence and personal connectedness. I am trusting that the invitation will be regarded and therefore accepting responsibility on behalf of the company that we will take every measure necessary to ensure that the Terms and Conditions of the visa will be observed. Please, if you need further information, do not hesitate to reach me on the above contact information. Thank you for your understanding
                                                                           Yours faithfully,
                                                                          Mr. Goodluck Obama



***Invitation Letter From A Major Company:
                                                                                                           OLUWOLE HOLDINGS  LTD,
                                                                                                           10, DOWNING STREET,
                                                                                                            LONDON. ENGLAND.
                                                                                                            Reg. No: UK654321LR
                                                                                                            Tel: +44(0)87654321
                                                                                                            Web: www.ohg.co.uk
                                                                                                            Email: info@ohg.co.uk
                                                                                                            09 September 2011


                 THE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER, BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSION, LAGOS. NIGERIA.

We, the management of the above mentioned company wish to formally invite Mr. Visasa Seekerio, A Nigerian citizen and a holder of its National Passport/Travel Document bearing the number: 0123456NGR, for an official visit to our company here in the UK for a period of 6 weeks. We wish to also state that the relationship between Mr. Visasa Seekerio and our company is strictly based on business correspondence. We are therefore trusting that the invitation will treated with the honour that it deserves as we will take every necessary measure to ensure that the Terms and Conditions of the visa sought will be observed. Please, if you need further information, do not hesitate to reach us on the above contact information.
We would like to use this opportunity to thank you for your understanding
                                                                           Yours faithfully,
                                                                          Mr. Goodluck Obama (International Rel Officer)
                                                                          For the Management.

Note: Observe how my letter contains no space or spaced-paragraph; this is necessary to avoid any suspicion that the letter might have been altered


***Invitation Letter From A Person Inviting A Family Member:

                                                                                                           10, DOWNING STREET,
                                                                                                            LONDON. ENGLAND.
                                                                                                            Tel: +44(0)87654321
                                                                                                            09 September 2011


                 THE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER, BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSION, LAGOS. NIGERIA.

Dear Sir/Madam

I, Mr. Goodluck Obama, a British citizen (or a Nigerian nationale Alien Resident and a holder of the UK Leave To Remain) with Passport (or ID Number): 321654, and DOB. 31 December 1901, and a resident of house number 10, Downing Street, London, do hereby declare that i am formally inviting Mr. Visa Obama, with DOB; 01 January 1900, a Nigerian citizen and a holder of its National Passport/Travel Document bearing the number: 0123456NGR, for a family visit to the UK for a period of 6 weeks. I wish to also declare that the relationship between Mr. Visa Obama and Me is based on Natural law as Mr. Visa Obama is my biological brother with personal connectedness. I am trusting that this invitation will be honoured and therefore, i am personally accepting responsibility on his maintenance and welfare and that i will take every necessary measure to ensure that the Terms and Conditions of the visa once issued, will be observed.
Please, if you need further information, do not hesitate to reach me on the above contact information.
Thank you for your understanding
                                                                           Yours Sincerely,
                                                                          Mr. Goodluck Obama

Thanks for this, invaluable. I've noticed that, although they UKBA website tells you about invitation letters, it doesn't actually tell you what format that should take.

N101:

Thanks for this, invaluable. I've noticed that, although they UKBA website tells you about invitation letters, it doesn't actually tell you what format that should take.

that's because there no standard format per se

Dis Guy:

that's because there no standard format per se

I figured as much but there must be some kind of basic format that won't be treated with suspicion.

***Invitation Letter From A Person Inviting A Family Member:

10, DOWNING STREET,
LONDON. ENGLAND.
Tel: +44(0)7579288242
14 September 2011.


THE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER, BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSION, LAGOS NIGERIA.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, Mr Olawole Jide, a Nigerian nationale Alien Resident and a holder of the UK Residential Permit with Passport or ID Number:Ur Passport number and DOB; 01 December 1918, and a resident of house number 10, Downing Street, London, do hereby declare that i am formally inviting Mr Seun Benjamin, with DOB; 02 November 1911 and a resident of house number 20 Allen Avenue road ,Nigeria studying Banking and Finance in Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun state and a Nigerian citizen and a holder of its National Passport/Travel Document bearing the number: A10025147, for a family visit to the UK for a period of 6 weeks. I wish to also declare that the relationship between Mr Seun Benjamin and Me is based on Natural law as Mr Seun Benjamin is my biological brother with personal connectedness. I am trusting that the invitation will be honoured and therefore personally accepting responsibility on his maintenance and welfare and that i will take every necessary measure to ensure that the Terms and Conditions of the visa once issued, will be observed. Please, if you need further information, do not hesitate to reach me on the above contact information.
Thank you for your understanding
Yours Sincerely,
Olawole Jide.


Pls dis is what my sister intend to use, is it OK nd wuld she align both left nd right to make sure the margins re on the same rate.

topsnet:

***Invitation Letter From A Person Inviting A Family Member:

                                                                                                           10, DOWNING STREET,
                                                                                                            LONDON. ENGLAND.
                                                                                                            Tel: +44(0)7579288242
                                                                                                            14 September 2011.


                 THE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER, BRITISH DEPUTY HIGH COMMISSION, LAGOS NIGERIA.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, Mr Olawole Jide, a Nigerian nationale Alien Resident and a holder of the UK Residential Permit with Passport or ID Number:your Passport number and DOB; 01 December 1918, and a resident of house number 10, Downing Street, London, do hereby declare that i am formally inviting Mr Seun Benjamin, with DOB; 02 November 1911 and a resident of house number 20 Allen Avenue road ,Nigeria studying Banking and Finance in Babcock University, Ilishan Remo, Ogun state and a Nigerian citizen and a holder of its National Passport/Travel Document bearing the number: A10025147, for a family visit to the UK for a period of 6 weeks. I wish to also declare that the relationship between Mr Seun Benjamin and Me is based on Natural law as Mr Seun Benjamin is my biological brother with personal connectedness. I am trusting that the invitation will be honoured and therefore personally accepting responsibility on his maintenance and welfare and that i will take every necessary measure to ensure that the Terms and Conditions of the visa once issued, will be observed. Please, if you need further information, do not hesitate to reach me on the above contact information.
Thank you for your understanding
                                                                                                                                                 Yours Sincerely,
                                                                                                                                                 Olawole Jide.


Pls dis is what my sister intend to use,  is it OK  nd wuld she align both left nd right to make sure the margins re on the same rate.

   It is ok to use this format, but i really don't see the need for the inclusion of your education details.
   Believe me, too many unnecessary details may be dangerous, you don't want to put your sister in the position of trying to answer many complicated questions about you, do you? Now, take my advice, when it comes to writing or making statements which are likely going to call for a trial or an interview, it is wise to always remember this word, KISS: that is, Keep It Short & Simple because, the more details you give, the more rooms you create for questions and the more danger you put yourself into: a little error from her would cost you dearly
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Vicjustice, See you got connections in downing st,

Tanks justwise, Am making ma application early nxt week. Hope am granted

xxcarolxx:

Vicjustice, See you got connections in downing st,

I wish i had
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topsnet:

Tanks justwise,  Am making ma application early nxt week. Hope am granted

   I am not justwise, though, Justwise is more or less a comrade, but i'm not he.

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@ vicjustice i am the C.E.O of my company here in nigeria i want to apply for tourist visa to austria how can i write an introduction letter to the embassy.pls i need help.

@ vicjustice am still waiting 4ur kind assistance

goodguy1:

@ vicjustice i am the C.E.O of my company here in nigeria i want to apply for tourist visa to austria how can i write an introduction letter to the embassy.pls i need help.

But, do you really think that an introduction letter is a requirement for a visa application? I don't think so because, i know that your supporting documents would be doing the introduction on their own.
Well, if however you like to write that, then, i will recommend that you take a look at the invitation letter samples and construct the "introduction letter" using the guidelines.
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I never know such a forum is exiting in nigeria where we tends to help one another. I will sureky make full use of it. As for invitations, that samples that i saw is very nice. I have been to embassy and i will share my experence and contributionsI never know such a forum is exiting in nigeria where we tends to help one another. I will sureky make full use of it. As for invitations, that samples that i saw is very nice. I have been to embassy and i will share my experence and contributions

I never know such a forum is exiting in nigeria where we tends to help one another. I will sureky make full use of it. As for invitations, that samples that i saw is very nice. I have been to embassy and i will share my experence and contributionsI never know such a forum is exiting in nigeria where we tends to help one another. I will sureky make full use of it. As for invitations, that samples that i saw is very nice. I have been to embassy and i will share my experence and contributions

Vicjustice:

But, do you really think that an introduction letter is a requirement for a visa application? I don't think so because, i know that your supporting documents would be doing the introduction on their own.
Well, if however you like to write that, then, i will recommend that you take a look at the invitation letter samples and construct the "introduction letter" using the guidelines.

Vicjustice:

But, do you really think that an introduction letter is a requirement for a visa application? I don't think so because, i know that your supporting documents would be doing the introduction on their own.
Well, if however you like to write that, then, i will recommend that you take a look at the invitation letter samples and construct the "introduction letter" using the guidelines.

some embassies require introdution letter for company and even family visit. It is different from invitation letter. Understand it simply, introduce yourself by stating when u were born, your current work and your position, how long you have in that position. Including some important background infomations. If i have some time to vist cafe, i will post a sample. You can also gather informations fromm othersjustice link=topic=757271.msg9254825#msg9254825 date=1317456962]
But, do you really think that an introduction letter is a requirement for a visa application? I don't think so because, i know that your supporting documents would be doing the introduction on their own.
Well, if however you like to write that, then, i will recommend that you take a look at the invitation letter samples and construct the "introduction letter" using the guidelines.

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But, do you really think that an introduction letter is a requirement for a visa application? I don't think so because, i know that your supporting documents would be doing the introduction on their own.
Well, if however you like to write that, then, i will recommend that you take a look at the invitation letter samples and construct the "introduction letter" using the guidelines.

some embassies require introdution letter for company and even family visit. It is different from invitation letter. Understand it simply, introduce yourself by stating when u were born, your current work and your position, how long you have in that position. Including some important background infomations. If i have some time to vist cafe, i will post a sample. You can also gather informations fromm others

All the invitation letters i sent out were addressed to the person i was inviting and i made it very informal. They all got their visas. That is the same with other ones i saw. Did not address the ECo or whoever.

I will post the one I used for my brother's wedding. Out of 18 applications for a visiting visa, the American embassy denied just one applicant, and that applicant who was denied had lied about a prior visit to America, when she stayed past the duration.

Funmilola Doe
85 Iyana Ipaja Avenue
Surulere, Lagos.
Nigeria.
(888) 888-8888

May 30, 2019

Consular Officer
U.S. Consulate General Lagos Office
2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island
Lagos, Nigeria

Re: Tourist Visa for Invited Guests to the Wedding Ceremony between Mr. Samuel Doe and Ms Jane Doe in Anchorage, Alaska on December 7, 2020. 

Dear Consular Officer: 

Please accept this letter as notice that I have invited several family members and close family friends (“collectively relatives”) to the wedding ceremony between my son, Samuel Doe, and Jane Doe on August 7, 2020. Samuel and I have a special and close relationship with these relatives and, a result of the forthcoming wedding, they are seeking a tourist visa that will allow them admission into the U.S. to attend the wedding. The wedding ceremony will take place at the Our Lord of Apostles Center in Alaska.

Samuel has been a permanent resident alien of the United States since 2000 and has served honorably in the United States Air Force Reserves for eight years, from April 27, 2000 till March 28, 2014. He was stationed at the Maxwell Air Force Base in Long Island, New York and thereafter at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Jane is a U.S. citizen who resides in Seattle, Washington. I am also a U.S. citizen but I reside principally in Nigeria because I have to care for my ailing mother.

Because I reside principally in Nigeria, practically all of our relatives are in Nigeria and will need a tourist visa that will allow them to gain admission into the U.S. to attend the wedding. The sole purpose of their travel to the U.S. is to attend this wedding, and several nearby hotels in which our relatives will stay for the duration of the wedding have been identified. Please find attached with this letter the list of the relatives and their passport numbers, including the names of the identified hotels in which they will all be staying for the duration of the ceremony. Should you need to reach me for anything, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,


Funmilola Doe

@ OP, what about inviting wife and kid? are you going to include the kid too or just the wife detail alone?

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@ OP, what about inviting wife and kid? are you going to include the kid too or just the wife detail alone?

  The name of every invitee individual must be included in the invitation letter, even if the person is a 1 week old child.
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this is really nice folks.@poster pls what supporting docs do u need to add to the letter for presentation at the embassy.I hv heard abt ur bank statements etc but need to be sure.pls cld u list the necessary docs .thanks .

Good job! keep coming pls

Hi all! Please i want to apply for a uk visa for myself and my two kids by january and my elder brother will be sending the i.v. Pls is there any format i can tell him to use that will be favour us as i've been rejected once. Thanks

africa60:

this is really nice folks.@poster pls what supporting docs do u need to add to the letter for presentation at the embassy.I hv heard abt your bank statements etc but need to be sure.pls cld u list the necessary docs .thanks .

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- a letter from your employer granting leave of absence from your job for a specified period. The letter should also say how long you have been employed by that employer, in what job(s) and should indicate when you are expected back at work;
– if you are self-employed, evidence of your business activities and financial standing;
– evidence of any property you own in your home country;
– if you are a student, a letter from your school or college stating which course you are on, its start and finish dates and the dates of the holiday period during which you intend to visit the United Kingdom;
– it will also help if you can show that you have family or social ties and responsibilities to return to;
– evidence of any firm travel plans you have made;
– bank statements going back over a period of several months; and
– evidence of savings available to you.
If you regularly visit the United Kingdom for business you can apply for a multiple-entry visa as a visitor that is valid for two, five or 10 years. For more information on visas contact your nearest embassy or consulate.
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zill:

Hi all! Please i want to apply for a uk visa for myself and my two kids by january and my elder brother will be sending the i.v. Pls is there any format i can tell him to use that will be favour us as i've been rejected once. Thanks

If there's anything you did not understand in the original post, please advise.
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@ vicjustice.
Thanks but i've been told i have to tender my bank statement too. How much must be in my acc for them to know i can truly sponsor myself and my kids during our 3 weeks stay? Thanks

@poster, vicjustice, thanks but the supporting docs am asking about is that of the person sending the invitation out,i.e the British citizen.thanks

@OP Would you follow this same format in an Email too?

zill:

@ vicjustice.
Thanks but i've been told i have to tender my bank statement too. How much must be in my acc for them to know i can truly sponsor myself and my kids during our 3 weeks stay? Thanks

Actually, the most important document that supports a visa application is the applicant's bank statement. Importantly, the amount of money in your account (prior to application) is only constitutional, and having more funds above the required limit does not necessarily convince a Visa Officer of your financial credibility; therefore, it won't be making much of a sense to tell you how much money should be in your bank account to aid you visa application.
Also, it won't be a wise move to deposit impressive amount of money into your account as that would mean "money lodgement" which is an automatic ground for visa refusal: your bank account must display evidence of income and transactions (for at least 3 months, and in some cases, 6 months) in order to meet the requirement, and the balance amount must be impressive enough to satisfy the Visa Officer that your intended trip is not going to affect your life savings.
Note: this analysis is intended for people like you who intend to sponsor their own trips themselves.
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africa60:

@poster, vicjustice, thanks but the supporting docs am asking about is that of the person sending the invitation out,i.e the British citizen.thanks

   There is no amount of documents that is too much, so among any other documents (such as evidence of relationship) that s/he would like to add to support your application, these ones listed are compulsory
*Invitation Letter
*Bio data page of Passport or Residence document
*Employment details
*Bank Statement (if taking financial responsibility)
*Accommodation details (must have a room for you)
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