Letter of Invitation (to live in UK) – Premium 1 day Apostille service

A Letter of Invitation to live in the UK is a written statement usually prepared by a UK resident, sponsor, family member, or host confirming that they are inviting another person to live with them or stay at their UK address. These letters are commonly required for visa, immigration, residency, sponsorship, and overseas administrative purposes.

Our next working day UK apostille service provides official legalisation of letters of invitation through the FCDO apostille UK process, ensuring full international recognition.

Can I legalise a letter of invitation to live in the UK?

Yes, letters of invitation to live in the UK can be legalised.

Acceptable formats for legalisation

The FCDO accepts letters of invitation in the following formats:

• Original signed letter of invitation
• Letter signed before a UK solicitor or notary public
• Certified copy of the original letter
• PDF copies may be accepted if properly certified
  

Solicitor or notary certification required

Yes. Letters of invitation usually require certification by a UK solicitor or notary public before apostille.

Notary certification may also be required depending on the destination country or requesting authority.

Original documents required

Original signed letters are recommended for apostille processing.

Important notes

• The letter should include the inviter’s full name, UK address, and contact details
• The invited person’s details and purpose of stay should be clearly stated
• The letter should be signed and dated
• Certification must be completed in the UK
• Supporting documents, such as proof of address or ID, may also be requested
  

Common uses

• Visa and immigration applications
• Residency applications
• Family sponsorship procedures
• Proof of accommodation in the UK
• Foreign embassy or government submissions
  

Embassy attestation required

Yes, for non-Hague Convention countries (e.g. UAE, Qatar, Kuwait), embassy attestation is required after the FCDO apostille UK process.

To qualify for our premium 1 day apostille service, documents must be received before 12:30 pm at our Milton Keynes office.

We offer fast apostille processing with next working day submission to the FCDO, ensuring a quick and efficient turnaround.

Please note that if solicitor certification is required, an additional working day will be added to the processing time.