If you happen to have difficulty in obtaining visas such as me with a passport rank of the bottom 6 in the world; writing a letter helps!

Below is a template letter that I have used when applying for my visa and it has proven to be successful most times.

To

Visa officer

High commission

(Country) Embassy, (City)

Dear Sir,

My name is (Full Name), a (Nationality) citizen, born in (birthplace) on (birthdate), and currently residing in (hometown) for the past (No.of years). I’m currently working as a (Job Title) for (Company Name), since (Joining Date).

My parents, brothers, and sisters are residing in (City, Country). (Mention some family background)

I am (marital status) to a (Nationality of Partner) citizen since (Date). ***Use this line only if you have a partner.
My total earning is ($$$) per month hence I am able to gather more than enough funds for my expenses in (Country). Combined with my income and credit card limit up to ($$$), I can easily afford this trip considering that I am a low budget backpacker.
My passion for traveling (Elaborate on this as much as possible to show your genuine purpose of travel). I have visited (Mention all countries visited). I do not have any criminal record in (Home Country) or any other countries that I have visited.
Having considered my travel history, strong family ties back in (Home Country), lack of criminal record, well paying and genuine occupation, and a healthy amount of funds for my travel, I sincerely request that you could grant me a (Visa Type) to (Country). I am a passionate low budget backpacker and I love to travel as you can see from my travel history.

I hold enough funds to bear all the expenses mentioned in this. I undertake and assure you that I will not remain in (Country) further than the period allowed for my stay and that I will return to (Home Country) as stated by the condition of the visa.

Should you need any further clarification or information, please feel free to contact me.

Name:

Nationality:

Passport No.:

Contact No.:

Email Address: