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About Latvian

As the middle Baltic state, Latvia is located in northern Europe. NATO and EU membership was granted to Latvia in 2004, making it the first Baltic state to join both organizations. Riga is Latvia’s capital and largest city.

On its northern border is Estonia, on its eastern border Russia, on its southeast border Belarus, and on its southern border Lithuania. Latvia is roughly the size of Greece or the US state of West Virginia. As a result, it has a wide variety of landscapes: beaches, rivers and lakes, swamps, and forests. Each of Latvia’s four major regions has its own name: Kurzeme, Latgale, Vidzeme, and South Latvia (Zemgale).

Why Latvia is famous

  • Riga, Latvia’s capital and often referred to as the “Paris of the North,” is home to nearly one-third of the country’s two million residents.
  • For the first time, any European country other than Poland and Lithuania had a higher percentage of its population killed in the Second World War than Latvia.
  • There are 12,000 rivers and 3,000 small lakes in Latvia, making it a great place for boating enthusiasts.
  • Latvia is one of Europe’s greenest countries, with 54 percent of its land covered in forest and 10 percent covered in bogs (so pack your wellies).
  • Depending on the season, Venta Rapid in Kuldga is Europe’s widest waterfall, measuring up to 270 meters.
  • Traditionally, Black Balsam is made from 24 different plants, including flower buds, juices from roots, oils from oils and berries, and tinctures from herbs and spices.

How to apply for a Latvian Visa?

  • Latvian consular missions in foreign countries or consulates of other Schengen Member States that process visa applications for travel to Latvia are required to obtain a visa prior to entering the country.
  • Latvian consulates and embassies are the only locations where an employment visa can be obtained.
  • Foreigners can apply for short-term visas and transit visas at the state border control points of the Republic of Latvia if the state’s interests, force majeure, or humanitarian considerations justify their application.
  • A visa application form is filled out and signed (vizas.pmlp.gov.lv).

Documents required

  • Must carry a valid travel document
  • an online application form filled out and signed;
  • A photograph
  • Foreigner’s financial documents certifying that he or she has the ability to pay;
  • A copy of the applicant’s travel medical insurance policy confirmation document;
  • travel documents, such as the reason for your trip and any lodging arrangements you’ve made.
  • evidence that an invitation letter has been approved by the OCMA (the invitation is valid for six months after it is approved);
  • A fee receipt.

Types of Latvian Visa

Latvian Visa Types
1. Airport Transit Visa (ATV)2. Short-stay “C” visa3. D-type visa or a long-stay visa

1  A- airport transit visa

  • transiting through airports’ international transit zones (A-type visa)
  • C-type visas allow for a stay of no more than three months in any six-month period from the date of first entry into the territory of the Member States.
  • If you’re looking for a single, double, or unlimited number of times to cross the airport’s transit zone, an A-type visa, or airport transit visa, is the best option for you.
  • Holders of A-type airport transit visas are only permitted to remain in the airport’s international transit zone during their entire trip (it does not entitle the holder to enter Schengen territory or to leave the transit area of the airport).
  • An airport transit visa can be valid for up to six months.

2. C type visa or short-term visa 

  • is a single, double, or multiple-entry visa for an individual.
  • In order to travel freely throughout the Schengen area, a unified visa (also known as a C-type visa) is required.
  • An individual who has been granted a visa with limited territorial validity (a “C-type visa” that is only valid in Latvia or for a specific Schengen State or state) is only permitted to stay in those countries for which their visa is valid.

3. D-type visa or a long-stay visa

  • Single, double, or unlimited entry visas allow a foreign national to enter the Republic of Latvia only once, twice, or as many times as the visa allows them to stay in the country before having to return to where they came from.
  • A foreign national who needs to stay in the Republic of Latvia for more than 90 days within a six-month period, counting from the date of entry and the issuance of a visa:
  • complies with international legislation;
  • is justified by humanitarian considerations
  • complies with the interests of the Latvian state;
  • is justified by force majeure;
  • In the case of a foreign national who arrives in Latvia in order to obtain a residence permit based on a decision made by the OCMA to grant a residence permit, he or she will be subject to deportation. A 30-day long-stay visa with a single entry is issued in these circumstances.
  • The length of stay in the Republic of Latvia can be extended for up to six months with a long-stay visa. It’s also possible to travel to other Schengen countries for three months in a half-year period with a D-type visa.
  • A long-stay visa can be used for up to one year.

What is the cost of a Latvian Visa?

  • Short-stay visa – for applicants 12 years of age and older – 90 €
  • Short-stay visa – for children between 6 and 12 years of age – 45 €
  • Long-stay visa – 60 €

you can check here.

Best place to visit

1. Kemeri National Park

There are a lot of wild animals living in this National Park. The entire area is abundantly covered in lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing day trip here. Watching the sunrise is easy if you visit this location.

kemeri national park Latvia

2. Riga Motor Museum

This is the location where a wide variety of automobiles can be seen. This is a genuine location where you can pass through a wide range of automobiles.

Riga Motor Museum

3. Dzintari Forest Park

It’s a lovely place to spend some alone time in. A playground for children of all ages can be found nearby. All year long, the park is open.

Dzintari Forest Park

4. Ventspils Beach

Friends and family can spend quality time on this beach, which is both wide and sandy. You can participate in a variety of outdoor activities at this location.

Ventspils Beach

5. Jugenda Stila Nami

It’s a wonderful location with a wide variety of sights to see. The city has a wide variety of shops and stores. The beautiful architecture of the commercial buildings in this city attracts visitors from all over the world.

Jugenda Stila Nami

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21 thoughts on “Latvian Visa | Documents required”

  • Reply ↓
    Nadezhda Kadina

    Dear Sir, my friend is a Russian citizen who permanently lives in Bulgaria. Her sister lives in Riga, Latvia. So she needs a stay-short visa C type to be her guest. What will she do to get it in Bulgaria. Where to write to? Where can we find this service list for such a visa.? Can you help?

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    Teklebrhan Ogbalidet

    Dear Sir , I am Eritrean sitzen currently in sudan and I wont to visit latvia with my familly, wife and two children. How can i get latvian visa.

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    Ranjith Kumar Gunaseelan

    Dear Sir, I’m an Indian working as lecturer in Ethiopia. I need to visit Latvia to meet my friend. It’s a short stay visa- C- type. Kindly let me know the procedure for getting the visa and also the documents required for the same. Thanks.

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    Mohammad Hosein Rahbari

    Dear Sir,

    Hi, I live and work in Tehran, It is my plesure to visit Latvia and some other Schengen countries during current summer season as a tourist.
    I would be more grateful if you kindly send me your visa information including (forms, costs and other related
    information) through my below g. mail adress. thanks a lot in advance.
    best regards
    M.H.Rahbari

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    sarkar

    I am Indian , but I am working in Brunei . so I have need Latvia schengen visa , How can applay and how maney docoment need requear the visa.

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    HAMZA AMARA

    Hello my distinguished gentleman. I want to visit Latvia for tourism Because I have some friends in it Who I met on Facebook For this she was encouraged to visit her I was very impressed with Latvia I’m excited to visit her I hope you help me To get Tourist visa to visit Latvia

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      HAMZA AMARA

      Hello my distinguished gentleman I want to visit Latvia for tourism Because I have some friends in it Who I met on Facebook For this she was encouraged to visit her I was very impressed with Latvia I’m excited to visit her I hope you help me To get Tourist visa to visit Latvia. I would also like to inform you. I live in Algeria

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    Aza

    Dear Sir, my colleague, an Indian passport holder who is currently working in Malaysia will travel to Latvia for business purpose and he needs a short-stay visa – C type. Please advise the procedure and documents requirement for this visa. Or you can let me know where can I get information to apply the visa and where to submit the application.
    Thank you in advance!

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    zeeshan

    hello sir with respect im from afghanistan my name is zeeshan i want come to latvia for a short stay maybe 30 days do you still giving visa to foreigners

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    K.Hadjeris

    Dear sir,
    I would be very happy if you could provide full information about how to get a visa to Latvia, I’m from Algeria and I’m looking for work opportunities in Latvia, if it worked for me, I would stay in Latvia,
    And thank you, looking forward to hear from you.

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    Kalkidan

    My name is Kalkidan Shonde
    I am traveling to Lativia for international Buety Competition so I need visa from Ethiopia

    where is the Embassy Office

    thx

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    Angela James

    We are applying for a visa for a South African student to take up a scholarship in Latvia. Please send the appropriate contact details for the application for a visa.