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How to Write a Visa Invitation Letter for Australia Tourist Visa (Subclass 600)
Writing an invitation letter for Australian visa or any country can be quite challenging. What is most important is to ensure that all the required information is in the letter. There is no specific method or style once all the required information is visible in the letter. The Australian Consulate or Embassy requires this letter.
In summary, the following should be on the invitation letter.
Your letter must include the following information about the person being invited:
- Complete name.
- Date of birth.
- The person’s address and telephone number.
- Your relationship to the person being invited.
- The purpose of the trip.
- How long the person you are inviting intends to stay in Australia.
- Details on accommodation and living expenses.
- The date the person you are inviting intends to leave Australia.
Your letter must also include the following information about the person writing the letter:
- Complete name.
- Date of birth.
- Address and telephone number in Australia.
- Occupation in Australia.
- Your status in Australia
- A photocopy of documents proving your status in Australia and financial Status.
Before you start writing your letter
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Below is a sample invitation letter. The names on it are fictitious but this format has been used and visas have been issued using this format. There are other formats that can be used. The most important thing is for the information required to be on it. Remember that this is just a sample and we are not in any way connected to Australia immigration.
Writing an Invitation Letter is just one piece of the puzzle, your guest may need help with Visa Application or Interview.
January 27th, 2018
Daniel Smile,
123 Street Name, Apt 2
city, Postal Code
Australia
+Tel (in Australia)
To Whom It May Concern:
Application for Tourist visa: Samuel Odu; May 13 1982; Passport No: AO3453378
I am writing to confirm I wish to invite Samuel Odu to visit me in City, Australia for 3 weeks in order to have a short holiday. I hope he will be able to come on 20th of June 2018.
I am an Australian Citizen and Electrical Engineer Working at DemsTech in Adelaide. I will be on vacation at that time.
I am able to accommodate him for the duration of his stay in Australia. Please find attached evidence of my accommodation.
I have enclosed the following documents:
• Copy of passport
• Tenancy agreement
Should you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours faithfully,
Daniel Smile
Do not forget to send a scanned copy of your passport. You do not have to notarize the letter
Writing an Invitation Letter is just one piece of the puzzle, your guest may need help with Visa Application or Interview.
Sample 2
Mary Slessor
(insert your complete Address in Australia)
Dear Sir or Madam,
To Whom It May Concern:
Application for Australian Visitor Visa for Mellisa Roe; 30th March 1981; Passport Number – A0100010
I am writing to confirm that I wish to invite Mellisa Roe to visit me in Australia for 4 weeks in order to have a short holiday. The date she would like to come is July 15, 2018 I would like her to stay with me for the 3 weeks.
I have been studying at James Cook University where I recently completed a degree course in Electrical Engineering and have leave to remain in Australia indefinitely.
I am able to accommodate her for the whole duration of her stay in Australia and I will also pay for her living expenses. Please find attached evidence of my accommodation and also evidence of my financial status which shows that I am able to meet Melissa Roe’s living costs during the time she will be staying with me.
I have enclosed the following documents for your consideration as required:
– Copy of passport and the page with Australian Visa
– Rental Documents as proof of accommodation
– 6 months bank statements
Should you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me on 0432 3333 333.
Yours faithfully,
Signature
Mary Slessor
Here are other sample invitation letters
Sample Invitation Letter for a Girl Friend and her daughter
Here is a sample invitation letter written by a man in Sydney Australia who wants his 30 years old girlfriend and her 5 years old daughter who live in Kenya to visit him. This particular sample is addressed to the mother but it could also be addressed to the consulate in Kenya. In either case however, the letter should be sent to the guest.
488 George Street,
Sydney, NSW, 2000,
Australia.
23 October 2018
Dear Karunji,
This is a formal invitation for you and Jojo your daughter to visit me in Sydney for Christmas. I enjoyed my visit with you in May and I really look forward to spending the Christmas with you.
During your visit, you will stay with me in my apartment and I will take care of your transportation around the city. Please plan to come on December 15th and stay for one month until the 15th of January when you have to return to your work.
You can use this letter as part of your application for a visit visa. I have attached a scanned copy of my passport. I hope to see you soon.
Love you
Daniel Johnson
Guest Information
Name: Karunji Masala
Address: 230 Gigiri Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 254.20.22.08.000.
Passport no: XXXXXXXXXX
Date of Birth: 30th of June 1985
Relationship: Friend
Occupation: Accountant
Name: Jojo Masala
Address: 230 Gigiri Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Phone: 254.20.22.08.000.
Passport no: XXXXXXXXXX
Date of Birth: 13th of June 2010
Relationship: Friend’s daughter
Host Information
Name: Daniel Johnson
Address:488 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Phone: 254.20.22.08.000.
Passport no: XXXXXXXXXX
Date of Birth: 3rd of January 1978
Occupation: Engineer
Please don’t forget to sign the letter before sending it. Many consulates would accept a scanned copy of the letter. If you have access to a notary. You can notarize the letter.
Sample invitation letter from a son in Australia inviting his mum to visit him.
This letter is addressed directly to his mum.
Adam Mollus
39 Edgewater Drive,
Sydney, Australia. NSW2153
Dear Mum,
As a followup to our phone conversation, please take this as a formal invitation to visit me and my wife Lilly in Sydney. It’s been almost 6 years since I saw you and I am full of excitement that you will finally be able to meet all the people who have made my stay in Australia so beautiful. I can’t wait to hold my beloved mum in my hands again.
While you are here, I will be responsible for your accommodation, feeding and movement around Australia.
Here are the details of your trip:
Duration: June 4th – July 4th 201X
Accommodation – You will be staying with me and Lily at 39 Edgewater Drive, Sydney, Australia.
Here are your details for the Visa Application:
GUEST: Mrs Mary Mollus
Date of Birth: 15 June 1950
Passport Number: A0XXXXXXXX
ADDRESS: 123 Someplace street, Accra, Ghana.
Telephone: 1111111111
Email:marymollus@gamil.com
CITIZENSHIP – Ghanian
Host Details
Name: Adam Mollus
Passport No. XXXXXXXXXX
Occupation: Nurse at Sydney General Hospital
Relationship – Mother
Citizenship – Australian
Tel: 111111667
Name: Lilly Mollus
Passport No. XXXXXXXXXX
Occupation: Teacher at Sydney High School
Citizenship – Australian
Tel: 111111667
I have attached copies of the Biodata pages of our passports and our rental agreement.
love you mum
Do not forget to sign the letter (it happens from time to time)
Adam
Delivery
The Letter can be faxed, scanned and emailed or sent by regular mail. If you have enough time, I always suggest that you scan and send a scanned copy, then place the original in the mail.
Sample Invitation Letter addressed to the Australian Embassy to invite an Uncle and His wife for a vacation in Sydney.
You can choose either to write directly to your uncle and his wife or to the Embassy.
Honourable High Commissioner,
Australian Embassy,
[Address of the Embassy]
INVITATION LETTER FOR MR HUE WILLIAM AND MRS JANE W WILLIAM
This is to confirm that I, Susan Miller, Australian Passport 000222221 have been living at 19th street ABC, YZ, Sydney, Australia since August 2008. I am a permanent resident of Australia working with widget Manufacturing Company as a Sales Executive for last 8 years.
Mr. Hue William (DOB: 5th August 1960; Passport Number: 25252 ) and is wife Mrs. Jane William (DOB: 15th August 1965; Passport Number: 252525) are my uncle and aunt (my father’s brother and his wife). Mr. & Mrs. William are planning to visit Sydney in February 2013 on my invitation. I can confirm that I will be more than happy to show them around during their time here. During their stay, we plan to visit most of the famous tourist attractions in Sydney, including Darling harbor, Bondi beach, Sydney opera house, museum, St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney etc
Please find attached my employment letter as proof of my employment with Widget Manufacturing Company and a copy of my passport as proof of my status in Australia.
I request you to assist Mr. & Mrs. Hue William in granting them the appropriate visa for their visit.
Yours sincerely,
(Insert your Signature Here)
SUSAN MILLER
Other Invitation Letter Samples for Australia
- Sample invitation letter to a spouse or girl friend
- Business Invitation Letter for Australian Business Visa
Writing an Invitation Letter is just one piece of the puzzle, your guest may need help with Visa Application or Interview.
What next after the Letter of Invitation is written?
The invitation letter is just one of the steps involved in obtaining an Australian visa. Read the following articles to get more information about the various visas.
- How to obtain an Australian business visa
- Fiancé Visa Australia
- De Facto Visa
- Partner Visa (How To Bring My Spouse To Live With Me In Australia)
G’day
I want to invite my wife on visitor visa 600 we already lodge her partner visa, I got all doc ready for Visitor visa but I m not sure what I can provide for accommodation support documents for visa, as I live with my brother and I only have telephone bill on my name. Can we provide driver license or any documents which can proof my support for accommodation
Please help if any one have answer
Cheers
Should the person write it in hand or can print it? Also can I attach a photocopy of this letter or a word document if I apply online?
Hi, I would like to invite my sister and her 2 year old child who is in Vietnam to Australia for a month. I am an Australian citizen who is currently employed. Please guide in writing an invitation letter.
The samples are great, must say I was very very shocked that here in Australia we need letters of invitation for visitors, I’ve met so many people that come here all the time without an invitation so was very surprised when a Vietnamese friend said she needed an invite to come for two weeks. I think ill take it up with my local member
I am citizen Senegal but am living in South Africa I need to travel to new Zealand please give me chance to come to visit that beautiful place my passport number A01164347 my birthday 01 01 1980
I am international student living in Melbourne Australia, i want to invite My parents to my wedding ceremony. What can I do?
Hi Oluwabunmi, send them an invitation letter as well as a copy of the wedding invitation!
Hi, good day! .. I am Dawn Michelle L. Galvin, I live in the Philippinesmarried to an Australian citizen Mr. Ryan Galvin. I wish to see my husband because i miss him so much… we got separated April 2012… since then i havent seen him. I want to go to Australia because there are issues that i want to resolve with him. And i want to tell him how much I love him… i do not know where he is now. Please help me. Hoping for your kind consideration… thank you.
Good day, I applied for a sponsored job in austrailia though,am yet to get a reply from my employer,supposing am offered the job hopefully do I need an invitation letter from my employer?pls get back to me asap. Gracias
Hi, my name is Nahom from Ethiopia. How could I get a work permit along with its visa.
Please I need you help.
Hi, My name is Audrey mazimpaka and I live in Queensland Australia. I haven’t seen my dad for nearly 4 years and he lives in African, at the moment am completing year 12 and would like my dad to come to my formal.what do I do ? And am also not Australian citizen yet ????
Please help me
Hi Audrey, you can invite him to come! He needs to do get his papers together and apply for a visa.
hello.. my name is Issy and I live in Queensland Australia. I want to asked if i could apply a tourist visa to my step sister. as I’m studying for a course that nearly finished in 1year. I’m thinking to invite her to come here so I could focus to my studies as i have four children that really hard for me. its been 8years since we left in our country and I really missed her. she wants to visit me and experience the beauty of living in Australia. I want to show and guide her to a beautiful places in Australia. I can assure that I can accommodate my sister during her stay. this is my first time to apply and sponsor that’s why I don’t know how to make a convincing letter that made her approve to stay with me for at least 1year of tourist visa due to my studying. please advise and help me what to do..
thanks,
Issy
I am from India, my relatives are in Australia, they hav green card,.. from that family who (mom or dad) should write and send me a visitor letter,
Hi Prasad,
Any of them can write. If the live together both of them can sign.
Hi am John I need to visit my brother in Australia so am asking what needed because in my country there is not an embassy of Australia we have to go out my native, please guide me thank you.
Hi John,
You may read this page from the Australian immigration!
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/600-
Please help me out. I have a girlfriend from Australia we just meet online and we fell in love. Now she want me to join her in Australia to live together and even get marriage. Which kind of a visa can I apply. I will appreciate your reply. Thanks
Hi I am Puskar I used to live at Australia at 2013. Now it’s been 3 years i miss my friends and city since I spent 11 wonderful month studying diploma. My friends want me to visit them so I am from Nepal and they are sending me an invitation. Letter soon. Will I get a visa coz I haven’t seen any one from Nepal traveling to Australia on the call from friends ?
Am kobi in Ghana and wants someone to invite to Australia for just two years work. Am a fashion designer. Pls someone should help me
I am indian farmar can I visit for 10 days holiday in Australia,I have no PAN card,no ITR document what is advice to me
Hi Dear I will like to know how do i get someone to write for me an invitation letter
my husband and I got approved for a visa. we are approved as a couple, for some reason my husband is not coming anymore. Will this be a problem?
No it should not be.
Please am Samuel and I got an invitation letter from my work mate from Australia and we don’t have Australian embassy here so I have applied online so please how long does it take to get the results
Hi Samuel, I don’t know how long it takes. It depends on the country you are applying from. Where are you applying from?
Hi,
I am an Australian and want to invite my fiance from Indonesia to come for 2 weeks holiday. Now I know that I need to write a letter of invitation, but I would like to know if I just send it straight to her or do I need to send it to the Australian consulate here in Australia to be stamped first?