Invitation Letter For Visitor Visa For Wedding

This post was most recently updated on April 9th, 2019

Since time immemorial, the human species has been one to commemorate special occasions. From small gatherings to world events, we always seem to have an excuse to throw a party; and a wedding happens to be one of the most popular ones. But more often than we like to admit; a wedding is hardly about stringing together a bunch of meaningless activities and paying a lot of money for it. Instead, the focus is gathering all the people you care about in one place to share in the joy of your achievement. But when you are getting married on the opposite end of the world; then an invitation letter for visitor visa for wedding becomes important.

What is an Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa for Wedding

An invitation letter for visitor visa cuts across borders and is a basic requirement for entering into any country in order to attend a wedding ceremony. Thus, if you are a lawful resident of the country where you wish to get married, or you are a citizen and you have a relative or friend who would like to attend the wedding but is not resident in your country, an invitation letter for visitor visa for wedding will aid their visa processing. In some cases, the letter may not be a compulsory requirement, but it might help to smooth the way.

Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa for Wedding (US)

There are basically two kinds of visitor visas obtainable when going on a trip to the US; A B1 visitor visa and a B2 visa. While a B1 visa caters to visitors who have business related ventures to accomplish, a B2 visa covers trips to the US that is pleasure, tourism or medical treatment related.  And in the case of a wedding, a B2 visa applies.

Typically, you will not find an invitation letter for visitor visa for wedding listed among the list of documents for the issuance of a B2 visa – however, it comes highly recommended that you take one along for your visa interview to improve your chances. There is also no specified, foolproof method or style of writing an invitation letter for visitor visa for wedding, provided the letter includes the complete personal details of the invitee, as well as that of the US citizen inviting them. It may also include details of the wedding, as well as the means of catering to the invitee during their time in the US.

Written below is a sample invitation letter for visitor visa for wedding, after which you may choose to write yours. Take note that the details included are fictitious, but you would be required to provide similar information about yourself and your guest.

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Sample Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa for Wedding (US)

Chief Auto Parts MA

2796 Leverton Cove Road.
Palmer, Massachusetts
01069

23rd March 2075
The US Embassy,
Level 12,
Ro 557, Street No 16, Guru Angad Nagar

Dehli, India

 

Dear Sir/Madam

Letter of Invitation for Grace Michael Carter: Passport No:XXX77777

I am writing this letter to support the visitor visa application of my mother – GraceMichael Carter.

She is fully resident in India, and owns businesses as well as numerous dependents. She lives at Ro 557, Street No 16, Guru Angad Nagar Dehli, India and their home phone number is (34)1234327.

I am a legal permanent resident of the US, and I live at 2391 Ferguson Street Mansfield, Massachusetts, and I work as a transportation planner with Chief Auto Parts MA – with a net income of $100,000 a year. I would like both my parents to be present at my wedding, scheduled to hold on the 7th of August 2019, at 2637 Whitman court, Woodridge – New York.

My request is that she would be granted visa for the period spanning 1st August 2019 and 10th August 2019, in which time I would be fully responsible and cater to her well being. She will also be resident at my home, and following the expiration of her visa, I will see that they both return to our home country.

Kindly find attached, all necessary documentation required.

Thanks in anticipation of your favorable response

Thank you.

Sincerely

(Sign)

Joseph Carter

Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa for Wedding (UK)

The UK visa that applies is suitable for attending a wedding is a standard visitor visa. It is all encompassing and has recently replaced more than 5 different visa categories. Currently, the standard visitor visa caters to visits to the UK that are leisure, health or business related.

Once again, the application process would be smooth by a formal invitation letter – however, it isn’t necessarily compulsory. It is normal practice that the British citizen who is inviting fills a sponsorship undertaking: form SU07 which would support the application of the person applying to visit – while this form outlines necessary details, the invitation letter for visitor visa for wedding should focus on wedding details and perhaps demonstrate the strong ties of the visitor to their home country.

Take note that the letter may also be addressed to the invitee and not the consulate or embassy.

Sample Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa for Wedding (UK)

77 Cefn Road

Fattahead
AB45 6WE
London, UK.

12th March  2019

 

63, Adekunle Fajuyi, G.R.A
Ikeja,
Lagos, Nigeria.

 

Dear Taiwo,

I hope you are doing great – and my nephew is wonderful.

Following our earlier discussion, this letter is a formal invitation to my wedding scheduled to hold on the 20th of August 2019 at 40 street temple way, Wisbech St. Mary – London, UK.

I truly cannot think of anything better than having my only brother around as my best man, and this letter is meant to smooth the visa processing procedure for you.

After your arrival on the 15th of August 2019, until your return to Nigeria on the 25th of August, I will be fully responsible for your costs incurred and travel expenses – you will also be resident in my Bressingham apartment that I’ve made ready for yourself and the other groomsmen.

Kindly present this letter to the consulate during the visa interview as proof of my invitation.

Looking forward to August

Love, your brother

(sign)

Kehinde Odeyemi

 

Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa for Wedding (Australia)

Like all the others above, an invitation letter for visitor visa for wedding helps to aid the visa processing. However, in this case; the Australian Embassy requires the letter, but on revision and approval allows you visit Australia for up to three, six or 12 months and to visit the country for leisure or business purposes.

The details required are similar to those above, and include the personal details of the visitor as well as that of the Australian citizen or permanent resident. It should also include, wedding details, and information relating to the trip including the length of the trip and details on accommodation and living expenses.

Sample Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa for Wedding (Australia)

59 Creek Street
South Wood
4406
Queensland, Australia

12th March  2019 

Lambrechtstraat 248
Westkerke
8406
West Flanders, South Africa

Dear Sir/Madam

Letter of Invitation for Bertrand G Angélil: Passport No

I am writing this letter to support the visitor visa application of my father – Bertrand G Angélil

He is fully resident in  South Africa, and owns businesses as well as numerous dependents. He lives at Kasterleesteenweg 313, Veerle Antwerp and his home phone number is 0486 49 80 20

I am a legal permanent resident of Australia and I live at 59 Creek StreetSouth Wood Queensland. I work as a First line Supervisor with Service Mechanidize – with a net income of $100,000 a year. I would like my fatherbe present at my wedding, scheduled to hold on the 7th of August 2019, at 21 Burnley Street Lonsdale – South Australia .

My request is that he would be granted visa for the period spanning; 1st August 2019 and 10th August 2019, in which time I would be fully responsible and cater to his  well being. In addition, He will also be resident at my home, and following the expiration of his visa, I will see that he returns to our home country.

Kindly find attached, all necessary documentation required.

Thanks in anticipation of your favorable response

Thank you.

Sincerely

(Sign)

Joseph Angeli

 

Foolproof Tip for Writing an Invitation Letter for Visitor Visa For Wedding

To write an application that gets approved, resist the urge to jump right into too many details of how your visitor would be fully supported in the country they are visiting – or at least, play light with that part of the information. It may be required, but most consulates need the reassurance that the visitor would have a reason to return to their home country; so focus on providing proof that they will, and if possible that they can cater for the trip on their own account.

 

 

 

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