How to write an invitation letter for a visa

Sample 1

[Date]

Letter of Invitation for [Visitor’s Name]: Passport No:XXX77777

Dear [Visitor’s Name],

As a follow-up to our phone conversation, please take this as a formal invitation to visit me in [country]. It’s been a long time since I last saw you [use a word that would describe your relationship: mom / dad / sister / my friend / my love etc.] and I am full of excitement that you will finally be able to meet all the people who have made my stay in [country] so beautiful.

While you are here, I will be responsible for your accommodation, feeding and movement around [country] from the day you arrive from [Visitor’s Home country] on [Entry Date] until the day you leave on [Date of Exit].

Herewith I am sending all the required documents for getting the necessary visa from the [country] Embassy.

Can’t wait to meet you here

[Host’s name]
[Full address]
[Country]
Occupation: [Host’s occupation]
Phone Numbers:
Work: [(xxx) xxx-xxxx]
Home: [(xxx) xxx-xxxx]
Email: [email address]
[Signature]

Sample 2

I am writing this letter to support the visitor visa application for [Visitor’s Name].

She / he is fully resident in [country], and is my [relationship]. She / he lives at [Visitor’s Address] and their home phone number is (YY)XXXXXXX.

I am a legal permanent resident of the [Guest’s Home Country], and I live at [Guest’s Home Address], and I work as [Guest’s Occupation] – with a net income of $XXX per year. I would like [Visitor’s Name] to come and visit me from [Date of Entry] to [Date of Exit] because of [you might give a reason as wedding, birthday, baby shower, graduation, etc.]

My request is that she / he would be granted with a visa for this whole period, in which time I would be fully responsible and cater to her / his well being. She / he will also be resident at my home, and following the expiration of her / his visa, I will see that [Visitor’s name] return to her / his home country.

Kindly find attached, all necessary documentation required.

Thanks in anticipation of your favorable response

Thank you.

Sincerely
[Host’s Name]
[Host’s Date of Birth]
[Host’s Address]
[Host’s Phone Number]
[Host’s signature]