Draft Samples of Invitation Letter

These sample letter drafts are useful for those who are planning to visit and find work in Singapore as a Tourist and for those who do not have any idea on how to compose an invitation letter for Singapore. Here are some of the draft example of an invitation letter for Singapore which are commonly used by those who already tried to seek job in Singapore through a visit visa.

Sample 1

00 The example St.
#00-01 New Condominium
Singapore 123456


00 June 2018

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Dear Sir / Madam,

I personally invite Mr. Tony Tan, holder of "Friends Country" Passport XX123456, to visit me in Singapore on 00 to 00 June, 2018. 

I affirm that his travel to Singapore is solely for holiday purposes, he will not seek employment and he will not be liable to any public nuisance and immigration offences both in "Friends Country" and Singapore.

I further declare that he will be staying at my residence as above-mentioned. I take full responsibility for his stay, maintenance while he is in Singapore and will assist him for his return to "Friends Country".

Thank you for your assistance.


Yours sincerely,


Mr Tony Tan
Singapore NRIC :S1234567W
HP: +65 1234-5678





Sample 2


Date: 18 October 2018
Block 123 unit #15-31
Jurong East Avenue 1
Singapore 123456
Singapore


To whom it may concern:


Name: Shah Rukh Khan
Passport No: XX666666


Re: Letter of Invitation


I, Ms Nancy Ng, Singaporean national, holding I/C no. S1234567W is inviting my friend above to come and visit me here in Singapore. She will stay with me on the above address and I will take the fully responsibility for her financial and health if anything bad happens. I will initiate and assist her to send her back before her visa will expire.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.

Thank you very much for your kind and consideration.


Sincerely yours, 
Ms Nancy Ng





Sample 3

To Whom It May Concern:

Good Day!

I am inviting "Friends Name", my friend from "Friend's Country", to visit and spend vacation here in Singapore from October 13-17, 2018. I am currently working at Company SG Co.,Ltd. (Singapore) as a "Occupation".

I am residing at Block 100, #08-03 Hougang Street 1 Singapore 123456. Attached are copies of my Passport and Employment Pass for your reference.

I confirm that they will stay with me in my residence for the duration of their visit here in Singapore.

If you need further information, you may get in touch with me via email at xxxxx@xxxx.com or via mobile no:

Here are the relevant passport details:
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:
Place of Issue:


Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:
Place of Issue:


Very truly yours, 
Mr. Andy Lim




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Visa Application Requirements (For Other Level 1 nationals)

Important note: With effect from 8 Dec 2014, the Singapore Embassy in Beijing and our Consulate-General offices in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xiamen will cease to accept walk-in visa applications. Please submit your visa applications through our Authorised Visa Agents.

Level 1 nationals include nationals from Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Commonwealth Of Independent States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan), Holder Of Hong Kong Document Of Identity, Holder Of Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit.

Please produce the following documents in support of your application. Additional documents may be required when necessary.

1. Passport and a photocopy of the applicant’s passport bio-data page must be furnished. At least 6 months’ validity (calculated from the date of arrival in Singapore) and one blank visa page.
    
2. Form 14A: One set (Original) of duly completed form (in English) and signed by the applicant in person per application.
    
3. Passport-sized coloured photographs: Two sets (one to be affixed onto the Form and the other for scanning purpose). The photograph must meet the following requirements:
   
   Size: 2 inch, coloured, against white background and taken within the last 3 months;
   
   Taken full face without headgear (unless the applicant habitually wears a headgear in accordance with his/her religious or racial custom but the headgear must not hide the applicant’s features).  
   
   
4. Visa application fee:
   The visa processing fee of $30 Singapore dollar is non-refundable. Our Authorised Visa Agents will charge a service fee on top of the visa processing fee. With effect from 1 Feb 2017, all our agents in China will charge a fixed visa fee of RMB 300, which is inclusive of the visa processing fee and the service fee.   Please refer to our attached list of Authorised Visa Agents.
    
5. In addition, application for social visa should also produce the following documents:
   If the applicant is employed, an original letter from the employer granting leave of absence and stating the duration of employment, designation and salary, is required. The letter must provide the name, address, telephone number(s) and fax number(s) of the company. The letter must also be stamped with the official stamp of the company.
   
   An applicant who is unemployed must produce documents eg. Certificate of bank deposit (original and photocopy), so as to reflect his/her actual economic capability. There is no minimum requirement on the amount of money needed on the certificate of bank deposit but the certificate issuance date must within 1 month of the visa submission date.
    
6.  Original Form V39A (Letter of Introduction). 
   A completed Form V39A which may be issued by a local contact* in Singapore. If you cannot secure an LOI from a local contact, you may ask your Embassy for a LOI to support your visa application.
   
   * The local contact must be either a Singapore citizen (SC) or a Singapore permanent resident (PR) who is at least 21 years old with a SingPass/CorpPass account. If you are applying for an entry visa for business visit (attending business negotiations or discussions), the local contact must be acting on behalf of the Singapore-registered entity.
    
7. In addition, application for business visa should also produce the following documents:
   
   (a) Business profile. One printout of the latest Singapore registered company’s business profile which is obtainable from the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (http://www.acra.gov.sg/). The printout date of the company’s business profile should not be dated more than 6 months from the day of submission. Applicant who is invited by Singapore government agencies, universities or are attending exhibition/conference/convention in Singapore are not required to produce Form V39A and business profile. The applicant however needs to present the original letter by the inviting organisation or event organiser addressed to the applicant. The invitation letter must be signed by the invitee of the organiser and addressed to the applicant (the full name as in passport).
   
   (b) Original Form V39A (Letter of Introduction) must also bear the address, telephone number, fax number, official stamp of the Singapore company and the NRIC number of it’s representative.
   
   
8. Visa Submission/Collection Time:
   Please submit your visa applications through our Authorised Visa Agents. You will collect your visa directly from the Authorised Visa Agents once it is ready for collection.
    
9. Visa Processing Time:
   Generally 3 working days (including the day of submission by Authorised Visa Agent).
    
10. Visa Enquiry phone line
    All applicants and local contacts are encouraged to read the details outlined here. If further clarification is required, please contact the Visa Enquiry line at Tel: +86-10-6532 9380 or contact our Authorised Visa Agents directly.

Important Notices

1. Incomplete forms and/or documents submitted may result in the application being rejected or the processing delayed.
   
   
2. Every application for a visa, including the duration of the visa granted, will be considered on its own merits and subject to approval.
   
   
3. Applicants should ensure that the visa applications are approved before they obtain their air ticket. We are not responsible for any financial loss in the event that the application is not successful.
   
   
4. The visa issued is normally dated on the day when the application is submitted by the Authorised Visa Agent and the validity of the visa cannot be changed once issued. If the validity of the visa has lapsed, the applicant will need to submit a fresh application. Applicants are advised to check with our Authorised Visa Agents on the appropriate date to apply for the Singapore visa. Applicants should check the visa date of issue and the validity period carefully upon receiving the visa.
   
   
5. Possession of a visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. The granting of entry into Singapore is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Visitors must also meet entry requirements such as holding a valid passport, sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore and confirmed onward/return air ticket (if applicable).
   
   
6. The period of stay in Singapore will be decided by the ICA officer at the point of entry in Singapore. Applicants are advised to check their passports for the arrival endorsement and take note of the duration of stay given.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Singapore

From the Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage, you can either provide a letter of invitation or proof of hotel reservation.

"For Social Visit (visiting friends, relatives and for tourism), the following are required:
Either


(i) Completed Form V39A (Letter of Introduction for Visa Application)
The Letter of Introduction must be completed by your local sponsor who must be either Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident residing in Singapore at the time of application. A photocopy of your sponsor's Singapore Identity Card (both sides) is also required. Your sponsor must be at least 21 years of age and above;

DOWNLOAD FORM V39A HERE


or


(ii) Documentary proof of hotel booking in Singapore
If you are unable to furnish (i) or (ii), a letter of introduction from your embassy to support your visa application will also be accepted."

Draft Samples of Invitation Letter

These sample letter drafts are useful for those who are from India planning to visit and find work in Singapore as a Tourist and for those who do not have any idea on how to compose an invitation letter for Singapore. Here are some of the draft example of an invitation letter for Singapore which are commonly used by those who already tried to seek job in Singapore through a visit visa.

Sample 1

00 The example St.
#00-01 New Condominium
Singapore 123456


00 March 2018

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Dear Sir / Madam,

I personally invite Mr Amitabh Bachchan, holder of Indian Passport XX123456, to visit me in Singapore on 00 to 00 March, 2018. 

I affirm that his travel to Singapore is solely for holiday purposes, he will not seek employment and he will not be liable to any public nuisance and immigration offences both in India and Singapore.

I further declare that he will be staying at my residence as above-mentioned. I take full responsibility for his stay, maintenance while he is in Singapore and will assist him for his return to India.

Thank you for your assistance.


Yours sincerely,


Mr. Tony Tan
Singapore NRIC :S1234567W
HP: +65 1234-5678





Sample 2


Date: 18 March 2018
Block 123 unit #15-31
Jurong East Avenue 1
Singapore 123456
Singapore


To whom it may concern:


Name: RANBIR KAPOOR
Passport No: XX123456


Re: Letter of Invitation


I, Ms Larah Tan, Singaporean national, holding I/C no. S1234567W is inviting my friend above to come and visit me here in Singapore. She will stay with me on the above address and I will take the fully responsibility for her financial and health if anything bad happens. I will initiate and assist her to send her back before her visa will expire.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.

Thank you very much for your kind and consideration.


Sincerely yours, 
Ms. Larah Tan





Sample 3

To Whom It May Concern:

Good Day!

I am inviting Mr Manoj Bajpayee, my friend from India, to visit and spend vacation here in Singapore from August 13-17, 2018. I am currently working at Surbana Jurong as a Project Manager.

I am residing at Block 100, #08-03 Hougang Street 1 Singapore 123456. Attached are copies of my Passport and Employment Pass for your reference.

I confirm that they will stay with me in my residence for the duration of their visit here in Singapore.

If you need further information, you may get in touch with me via email at xxxxx@xxxx.com or via mobile no:

Here are the relevant passport details:
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:
Place of Issue:


Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:
Place of Issue:


Very truly yours, 
Mr. Andy Lim




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Absent of any easily searchable memo or guidelines pertaining to getting an authenticated invitation letter, many Pinoys here in Singapore are left scratching their heads out of frustration as this new rule is making its way through. As many of you know by now, Pinoys traveling abroad (from the Philippines) as tourists are now being required to produce this ‘authenticated’ invitation letter.

For those of you who are not aware, it is a piece of document that basically states the traveler’s name and his/her sponsor’s details (the one ‘inviting’ the traveler). This document is ‘authenticated’ by the Philippine Embassy in the country of destination (in our case, Singapore) and must be sent to the traveler in the Philippines in its original form (no scan, photocopy, fax, etc). This is what he/she will then show to the Philippine Immigration officers before he/she is allowed to leave the country.

Now the problem with this new rule is that apparently, it is not being consistently implemented. Sometimes, they look for this and sometimes, they don’t. What?! Yes, onli in da pilipins. Sad thing is if they looked for it and you don’t have it, you can bid goodbye to your fun-filled weekend at Universal Studios Singapore along with your hard earned cash that you used to buy your airline ticket as most of the time, it is not refundable.

Ok, so you decided to just get this ‘authenticated’ invitation letter (even if you think it is a total nonsense) just to avoid any possible hassle and ask your friend in Singapore the favor of going to the embassy, paying $42.50 fee for the document, traveling from the embassy to Lucky Plaza to have it couriered and paying another $15 for LBC (coz you need to have the original), what does this document actually say? It helps to know so you and your friend will not run afoul with the law.

There is a template available at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore and it helps to have this information ready as it will save you time and will make your visit smoother (or less stressful, depends on how you look at it). Here’s how it reads:

SAMPLE INVITATION LETTER

I, Juan Dela Cruz, 30 years old, born on 1 January 1980 in Makati City, Filipino, Single, presently residing at Blk 100 Singapore Road #01-01, after being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby depose and say:

1. That I am a holder of Philippine Passport No. AA1234567 issued in DFA Manila on 1 December 2009
2. That I am employed with ABC Company Pte. Ltd as IT Engineer
3. That I am inviting Maria Clara (name of invitee), 30 years old, my friend, for a visit here in Singapore
4. That I will be responsible for all the expenses and accommodation of Maria Clara while she is in Singapore
5. That I guarantee that she will not violate any laws of the Republic of Singapore
6. That her visit is for tourism purposes only and she will not seek employment in Singapore and;
7. That my address in the Philippines is 100 Daang Mapayapa St. Pasig City.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, I hereunto set my signature at the Embassy of the Philippines, Singapore, this (date)

Affiant’s Signature

TIPS YOU CAN USE

Come early. Before 9am is good. Embassy opens at 9am but queue starts way earlier than that. You can come at around 8:30am to avoid long queue. If you see lots of people outside, don’t worry; the queue for authentication letters is different and usually shorter in the morning. Embassy is closed Friday and Saturday.

Bring coins. Lots of it. At the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, photocopying machine is like a vendo. You wanna photocopy, you insert 30cents. Doesn’t accept bills though so make sure you have lots of coins, just in case you need it.

Bring a pen. There’s none provided at the Embassy so it would be best if you bring your own pen.

Bring your passport (original and photocopy). Last time we checked, they only require an applicant to show a valid passport to get an authenticated invitation letter. Just to be sure, bring your IC as well. Have it photocopied before going there. It saves you 1 less queuing time (in the photocopying machine).

Bring cash. They don’t accept NETS or Credit Card. They only accept cash. Fee is $42.50. Make sure you have enough with you.

Bring an iPod or newspaper or anything that can use to fight boredom. Getting any document from the Embassy definitely involves waiting, it just depends how long. Bring anything that can help you fight boredom.

TYPICAL PROCESS

• Upon arrival at the Embassy, proceed to Window 5 (Notarials and Authentication)
• They will give you the blank Affidavit and you will have to fill it up with necessary details (sample above). Other than the names and addresses, rest of the things can’t be changed like your guarantee that your friend will not seek employment, etc.
• Once completed, go back to Window 5 and together with the photocopy of your passport, have it checked. They will then ask you to proceed to the cashier.
• Pay $42.50 at the Cashier (cash)
• Get the receipt and go back to Window 5.
• They will ask you to wait as they do the ‘authentication’ process. They will sign, dry seal and record your document.
• Wait for your name to be called (this is where your iPod or magazine is useful)
• Once your name is called, get the document. You’re done!
• Leave the embassy and have it couriered to your friend.

Draft Samples of Invitation Letter

These sample letter drafts are useful for those who are planning to visit and find work in Singapore as a Tourist and for those who do not have any idea on how to compose an invitation letter for Singapore. Here are some of the draft example of an invitation letter for Singapore which are commonly used by those who already tried to seek job in Singapore through a visit visa.

Sample 1

00 The example St.
#00-01 New Condominium
Singapore 123456


00 March 2018

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Dear Sir / Madam,

I personally invite Mr. Tony Tan, holder of "Friends Country" Passport XX123456, to visit me in Singapore on 00 to 00 March, 2018. 

I affirm that his travel to Singapore is solely for holiday purposes, he will not seek employment and he will not be liable to any public nuisance and immigration offences both in "Friends Country" and Singapore.

I further declare that he will be staying at my residence as above-mentioned. I take full responsibility for his stay, maintenance while he is in Singapore and will assist him for his return to "Friends Country".

Thank you for your assistance.


Yours sincerely,


Mr. Dina Lily Go
Singapore NRIC :S1234567W
HP: +65 1234-5678





Sample 2


Date: 18 March 2018
Block 123 unit #15-31
Jurong East Avenue 1
Singapore 123456
Singapore


To whom it may concern:


Name: KURDAPYA BUNGANGERA
Passport No: XX666666


Re: Letter of Invitation


I, Ms. Larah Tan, Singaporean national, holding I/C no. S1234567W is inviting my friend above to come and visit me here in Singapore. She will stay with me on the above address and I will take the fully responsibility for her financial and health if anything bad happens. I will initiate and assist her to send her back before her visa will expire.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.

Thank you very much for your kind and consideration.


Sincerely yours, 
Ms. Larah Tan





Sample 3

To Whom It May Concern:

Good Day!

I am inviting "Friends Name", my friend from "Friend's Country", to visit and spend vacation here in Singapore from August 13-17, 2018. I am currently working at Company SG Co.,Ltd. (Singapore) as a "Occupation".

I am residing at Block 100, #08-03 Hougang Street 1 Singapore 123456. Attached are copies of my Passport and Employment Pass for your reference.

I confirm that they will stay with me in my residence for the duration of their visit here in Singapore.

If you need further information, you may get in touch with me via email at xxxxx@xxxx.com or via mobile no:

Here are the relevant passport details:
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:
Place of Issue:


Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:
Place of Issue:


Very truly yours, 
Mr. Andy Lim




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Draft Samples of Invitation Letter

These sample letter drafts are useful for those who are planning to visit and find work in Singapore as a Tourist and for those who do not have any idea on how to compose an invitation letter for Singapore. Here are some of the draft example of an invitation letter for Singapore which are commonly used by those who already tried to seek job in Singapore through a visit visa.

Sample 1

00 The example St.
#00-01 New Condominium
Singapore 123456


00 March 2016

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Dear Sir / Madam,

I personally invite Mr. Juan Dela Cruz, holder of Phil. Passport XX123456, my friend to visit me in Singapore on 00 to 00 March, 2011. 

I affirm that his travel to Singapore is solely for holiday purposes, he will not seek employment and he will not be liable to any public nuisance and immigration offences both in Philippines and Singapore.

I further declare that he will be staying at my residence as above-mentioned. I take full responsibility for his stay, maintenance while he is in Singapore and will assist him for his return to Manila.

Thank you for your assistance.


Yours sincerely,


Mr. Dina Lily Go
Singapore NRIC :S1234567D
HP: +65 12345678





Sample 2


Date: 18 March 2016
Jurong East Ave1
blk 66 unit#06-06
Singapore 66666
Singapore


To whom it may concern:


Name: KURDAPYA BUNGANGERA
Passport No: XX666666


Re: letter of Invitation


I, Mslarah singaporean national,holding NRIC no. S66666X inviting my friend above to come and visit me here in Singapore. she will stay with me on the above address and I will take the fully responsibility for her financial and health if anything happens occurred. I will initiate and assist her to send her back before her visa will expire.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information.
Thank you very much for your kind and consideration.


Sincerely yours, 




Sample 3

To Whom It May Concern:

Good Day!

I am inviting Name, my friends/colleague from Company, to visit and spend vacation here in Singapore from August 13-17, 2016. I am currently working at Company mo Co.,Ltd. (Singapore) as a position mo. I am residing at Block 3xx Jurong East Avenue 1 #1x-x Singapore. Attached are copies of my Passport and Employment Pass for your reference. (e-mail nyo scan copy ng E-pass at passport nyo)

I confirm that they will stay with me in my residence for the duration of their visit here in Singapore.

If you need further information, you may get in touch with me via email at xxxxx@xxxx.com or via mobile no:

Here are the relevant passport details:
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:
Place of Issue:


Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Passport Number:
Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:
Place of Issue:


Very truly yours, 






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