Originally posted by bobfe@Mar 7 2006, 05:58 AM
I am rather surprised at the replies to this query.
If there is no such thing as an invitation letter then why does the British High Commission in Manilla request one on its application check list?
At this precise moment I am in process of trying to get a visa for my filipina fiance and the invitation letter is one of the thorny issues. If anyone can point me to an example Id be very grateful
Bob
Bob,
I can repeat to you, there is no such thing as a letter of invitation, a letter of invitation refers to a non-settlement application for tourist bona fida status in the UK, you state you are applying for a marriage visa, fiancee visa actually is not the correct term, although its referred to as such, however, the fiancee visa should be termed 'marriage visa'.
Marriage visa's to enter the United Kingdom are specifically for that purpose, and not for any other, such as visiting to get an idea of how the country is etc etc, marriage visas, are issued for 6 months only, and during this time the foreign applicant must marry in the UK.
Their is also no British High Commission in the Philippines since, the Philippines is not a commonwealth country, (sorry to correct you on this one, but we need to get the facts right for others on the forum).
With regard to the letter of invitation, in your case, it would be a covering letter stating the overview of your relationship with the applicant.
perhaps I can send you to : http://www.british-filipino.com to gather the information that might help you.
Also for an example of a covering letter, eljohno is pushing it around on the forum at the moment, in answer to another post, so have a look around.
Pete
