letter of invitation?

[xmissyx]

Hi I just wanted 2 know if anyone could help me, I need 2 wright a letter of invitation 4 my friend 2 come over to england and wasn't sure who I send it 2 or what I put in it

[twillis]

where are you from? what country?

[xmissyx]

im from england(hampshire) and my friend lives in peurto plata they will only b coming over 4 2weeks for holiday and staying in my perents house, i no they need a letter from the perents but do they need one from me 2 and who do i send it 2? is it just 2 my friend and what does it need 2 say?

[twillis]

Okay, I will let one of the moderators help you then. I am from Canada and went through this process as well. I did the letter and was declined the visitor visa. In Canada, it is very rare that anyone receives these types of visas, but not sure about england. Good luck.

[sangria]

There is no set form of words for a letter of invitation. Sponsors should write the invitation in their own words. It should be addressed to the person being invited and must include details of the purpose and duration of the visit and also the relationship between the applicant and the signatory of the letter and /or the persons inviting the applicant. These letters do not have to be notarised. Essentially, it should be clear from the invitation why the person is being invited, by whom, for how long and where they will stay.

Taken from UK Visa Information - Frequently Asked Questions

I would also think that a clear outline of how the costs of the trip and daily expenses will be covered. They will want to know if the sponsor is paying or if the applicant has the funds to take care of their own expenses.