A genuine invitation letter is issued by a Ukrainian legal entity, signed by an authorised signatory under the company's charter, and references the foreign national by passport details and purpose of visit. It does not, on its own, grant a visa.
What the letter does
Supports a consular application by documenting the relationship between the Ukrainian inviter and the foreign applicant. Specifies purpose of visit, duration and (where applicable) host responsibility.
What it does not do
Guarantee a visa. The consular officer remains the decision-maker. An invitation letter is one input; financial proof, employment proof, travel history and consular interview are others.
How real ones are signed
On company letterhead, under the signatory whose authority is defined by the charter (often the director or authorised representative). With company stamp and registry reference. Verifiable on contact with the issuing company.
How fakes look
Real letterhead, unauthorised signatory. Or fictional letterhead, plausible structure. Or backdated stamps. The consular cross-check — calling the company — almost always exposes them.
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