BLOG
Offer Letter, Admission Letter and Visa Invitation: What Each One Is
1. Offer letter
The first reply after you send a complete application. It usually arrives within days and tells you the program, intake and fees. It is not yet a visa document.
2. Admission or acceptance letter
The official confirmation of your place, normally after you accept the offer and pay any fee the university asks for. Banks and education-loan providers usually ask for this one.
3. Visa invitation
The university requests it from {Country}’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs once you are admitted. It usually takes a few weeks. With it you apply for your student visa, either as an e-visa or at an embassy, depending on your passport.
| Document | Who issues it | What you use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Offer letter | University | Deciding and accepting |
| Admission letter | University | Fees, loans, family planning |
| Visa invitation | Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Applying for the student visa |
Can I apply for the visa with just the offer letter?
No. You need the visa invitation.
Is the invitation free?
Universities usually charge a processing fee for it. Ask for a receipt and pay the university directly.
Ready to study in {Country}?
Tell us your marks and what you want to study. We’ll tell you which universities in {Country} you can get into, what it will really cost, and help you through admission and the visa.