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Invitation letter

Meaning in immigration & visas, with examples

nounCore term

In immigration & visas, invitation letter means: A letter from a person, company or organisation in the destination country that invites you, explains the reason for the visit and sometimes promises to cover costs.

In Turkish: davet mektubu, davetiye

How it is used

Common for family visits, business trips and conferences. A good invitation letter gives names, addresses, dates and the relationship between the host and the guest. Some countries use an official form for this instead of a simple letter.

Example sentences

  1. My cousin sent me an invitation letter with a copy of her residence permit.

  2. The conference organisers provide an invitation letter for speakers who need a visa.

Common collocations

  • write an invitation letter
  • letter of invitation
  • invitation letter from the host
  • official invitation
  • 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.
  • business visaA short-stay visa for business activities such as meetings, conferences, negotiations or training, which normally does not allow local employment.
  • sponsorA person or organisation that supports your application, for example by paying your costs, offering you a job or being the family member you are joining.
  • tourist visaA short-stay visa for holidays, sightseeing or visiting friends and family, which does not allow you to work in the country.

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