How to write an invitation letter for a visa to the UAE (With Free Samples)
When applying for a visitor visa at an Emirati embassy or consulate, the applicant is required to provide a letter known as a Visa Invitation Letter for an Emirati. This letter must be addressed to the Emirati government. Either the applicant or the consular officer needs to be addressed in the letter, and it needs to certify that the applicant will be housed in the home of the host for the entirety of their time spent in the country where the host legally resides. Either the applicant or the consular officer must be the recipient of the letter that is required to be written..
What are the important details which should be in a Visa Invitation Letter?
The visa invitation letter must contain the following information about the host:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Telephone number
- Date:
- Telephone number
- Occupation
- Type of home (owned / rent house / flat / room)
- Host’s residential status in the host country
- Signature
On the other side, the letter must also include the following information about the guest:
- Full name as shown on their International
- Passport
- Date of birth
- The person’s address and telephone number
- Relationship between the host and the guest
- The purpose of the trip (friendly visit, holiday,
- wedding, birthday party.)
- Exact entry date and exit date
If the letter is meant to be addressed to the visitor, avoid making it sound like an official document. It is preferable that it sounds more personal and warmer rather than formal, so that the consular officer can have a better understanding of the relationship that exists between the host and the guest.
The person providing the visa invitation letter must fulfill the following requirements in order for the letter of invitation to be valid:
- Must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United Arab Emirates
- Must be your family member / relative or friend, boyfriend/girlfriend
- Must have a registered place (apartment or house) in United Arab Emirates
- Must have enough room for the applicant or the applicant and his or her family members if the applicant is traveling to United Arab Emirates with his or her family
On some occasions, the Letter of Invitation is not required by the Emirati embassy, but it is strongly recommended to submit one even if not required.
Are the types of invitation letters the same?
There are different types of Invitation letters, there are student invitation letters, business as well as tourist invitation letters for visas in the United Arab Emirates.
For the purpose of this article, we would focus on the most common invitation letter types.
- Letter of invitation for business visa in UAE
- Letter of invitation for tourist visa in UAE
We have provided samples of how such letters should be written, observing the differences in the way the letters are written.
Sample Letter of Invitation for Business Visa in UAE.
If you have been invited for a business seminar or a business conference in UAE, it is the duty of the receiving company in UAE to provide this letter to you.
Below is a sample of what a letter of invitation for a business visa in UAE should look like.
(Should Be Printed On Inviting Company Letterhead)
April 15 2021
To,
The Visa Officer
UAE Embassy,
USA
Request for Issuance of Business Visa for Mr. Kelvin Brick
Dear Visa Officer,
We would like to formally invite Mr.Kelvin Brick, an automobile specialist from Xforce Automobile to visit our company, Honda Inc. in UAE.
While visiting our company Mr Kelvin Brick will be conducting a thorough check up of all our factories and machines, as well as the progress we have made so far with the implementation of the AI technology in building our products. Our Company is in alliance with Xforce Automobile. Mr. Kelvin Brick will be arriving on May 15, 2021 and departing on June 12 2021.
His passport details are as follows:
Full Name: Kelvin Brick
Passport No: X1234567
Issue Date: 30 1April, 2019
Expiry Date: 18 June 2023
Place of Issue: USA
The aforementioned officer is under Honda Inc.’s promise that he will comply with the laws and regulations of the UAE and that he will return to the United States before the end of his visa’s validity period. The management of Honda Inc. shall be responsible for paying any and all expenses that are going to be paid by the officer in question. We respectfully request that you grant him the required multiple entry business visa and that you comply with our request.
Thank you.
Yours Truly,
<Signature and Company or Organization Seal>
Zayed Manager
Honda Inc.
Liwa Tower P.O. Box 901. Abu Dhabi
Sample Letter of Invitation for Tourist Visa to United Arab Emirates
If you intend to travel to the Emirates for a vacation to meet your family, friend or close relative. A letter of invitation must be prepared by the invitee on your behalf, stating that he or she is willing to accommodate you as well as sponsor your needs throughout your stay in UAE.
Below is a sample of letter of invitation for a tourist visa to United Arab Emirates.
To,
The Visa Officer,
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
1-2 Grosvenor Cres, London
SW1X 7EE,
United Kingdom
Invitation For Tourist Visa
Dear Sir / Madam,
I would like to extend an invitation to my brother Kelvin Brick to come and visit me in the United Arab Emirates for a period of one month. This date range is from April 1st to April 30th of the following year, 2021. During their time in the United Arab Emirates, I will be responsible for all of his responsibilities, including all financial responsibilities, the cost of a round-trip plane ticket from Home Country to UAE and back, travel expenses within UAE, housing and food, and medical insurance. He will stay with me in my apartment, which is located at the address mentioned below.
Address: Liwa Tower P.O. Box 901. Abu Dhabi
His passport details are as follows:
Full Name: Kelvin Brick
Passport No: X1234567
Issue Date: 30 1April, 2019
Expiry Date: 18 June 2023
Place of Issue: USA
During his time here, not only will he have the opportunity to see and experience culture, but he will also have the chance to meet new people and try new types of food, and he will be able to take advantage of the pleasant weather and the pleasant city in which I reside.
I hereby acknowledge that I will be responsible for covering any and all costs incurred by him throughout his time spent in the Emirates. I would be grateful if you could please provide the required visa for his trip to the UAE and comply with my request.
Thank you,
Yours faithfully,
Signature of the Invitee
