FAQ 480
Can I get an invitation letter for my family?

If you wish to invite your friends or family to visit you in the UK, please first check what type of visa they will require by clicking on the following link. https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration 

Visas in the standard visitor category are normally granted for up to 6 months and visitors must show they intend to leave the UK at the end of the visit and have enough money to support themselves during their visit. They are not allowed to work during their visit to the UK and study cannot be the main reason for their visit. It is also not possible to switch from this category to another visa in the UK such as a Student Visa.

For detailed information about this visa, including cost, how to apply online and documents required: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor 

If you are inviting family or friends for your graduation please download your registration status document found on evision under my studies tab. In addition to this; you or your visitor may wish to provide a covering letter which includes the following:

The purpose of the visit (ie, a short visit, to attend graduation or to come as a dependent.

Full name (as written on their passport)

Their relationship to you.

The address where they will be staying in the UK.

Photocopy of the visa and bio-data pages of your passport

You can also print your graduation booking confirmation email which confirms you have booked to attend your graduation ceremony. If the Embassy or Visa Application Centre have any further queries, they can contact SiD directly as stated on your registration status document.