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Invitation / Visit Letter

Explain who is inviting a visitor, why, and for how long. For a US visitor visa, an invitation is not required and does not determine eligibility.

Revised October 11, 2026 · Fictional examples · English / Arabic

A drafting aid, not a verified record or guaranteed form. Check the facts, your authority, and the recipient’s requirements before sending.

Before you begin

  • Use truthful host and guest details
  • Keep dates consistent with the travel plan
  • Avoid promising visa approval or treating a family invitation as official sponsorship.

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October 11, 2026

To: Alex Lee

Subject: Invitation for a visit

I would like to invite you for a family visit and time together in Boston.

Relationship: Family member

Proposed visit period: November 10–17, 2026

Host address: 12 Example Lane, Unit 4, Portland, OR (fictional address)

Expense arrangements: The visitor will arrange travel and daily expenses; accommodation is described separately by the host.

These are the proposed visit arrangements, not confirmation of a visa or permission to enter.

Sincerely,
Jordan Lee

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After you prepare the draft

Check the draft against the original records and the receiving organization’s current instructions. Include only attachments you actually have, send through the appropriate channel, and keep the final copy and any response.

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Official guidance supports the points below, not certification of this draft. Follow the receiving organization’s current instructions.

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