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Immigration & Visas vocabulary · Work & Study Permits

Acceptance letter

Meaning in immigration & visas, with examples

nounCommon term

In immigration & visas, acceptance letter means: An official letter from a school, college or university confirming that you have been offered a place on a course; needed for most student visas.

In Turkish: kabul mektubu, kabul belgesi

How it is used

Also called a letter of acceptance or an offer letter. For visa purposes some countries use a specific document instead, such as the CAS number in the UK or the I-20 form in the US. An offer can be conditional (grades or a test score are still needed) or unconditional.

Example sentences

  1. I can't apply for my student visa until I receive the acceptance letter.

  2. The acceptance letter states the course dates and the tuition fees.

Common collocations

  • acceptance letter
  • letter of acceptance
  • unconditional offer
  • conditional offer
  • student visaA visa that allows you to live in a country for the length of a course at a school, college or university there.
  • proof of fundsDocuments that show you have enough money to cover your trip, studies or stay, such as bank statements, payslips or a sponsor's letter.
  • language requirementA rule that applicants must prove a certain level in the country's language, usually with an approved test or a qualification.
  • supporting documentsThe papers you send with an application to prove what you say in the form, such as bank statements, letters from employers or hotel bookings.

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