Inviting visitors
- The university cannot write an invitation letter for your visitor.
- You are responsible for writing your own invitation letter.
- UK Immigration Rules do not require a letter from the university.
- Your visitor cannot be refused a visa just because the university didn’t provide a letter.
How can I help my visitor to get a visa?
Tell your visitor to:
- Contact their nearest British Embassy or High Commission for the required documents and processing times.
You can give your visitor:
- Proof of enrolment at the University of Hertfordshire ((Student Status Letter).
- Request this from a Hub.
- It takes 5 working days.
- It must be dated within 1 month of their visa application.
- A copy of your passport photo page and your current visa.
- A personal invitation letter from you explaining. Sample invitation letter:
- Your relationship
- Why they are visiting
- Details of their trip
- Evidence that your visitor has enough money for their stay.
- Advice to get travel and medical insurance, unless their country has a healthcare agreement with the UK.
ℹ️For more information, see the Home Office website. You can watch a video applying for a UK visitor visa.
Graduation Ceremonies
- If you or your guests need a visa to attend graduation, you can request a visa support letter during graduation registration.
ℹ️The Exams and Awards team can only provide this letter — they cannot give visa advice.