Everything You Need
To Know About Latvia Visa
Latvia is a country that is located in the Schengen area,
and as a result, British citizens do not need a passport to enter Latvia.
However, if you are a foreign national residing in the United Kingdom, it is
necessary to obtain a Schengen visa to visit Latvia.
In order to get a Latvia visa, you should initially complete
a biometric process at the visa application center.
To book the appointment at
the visa application center, you can seek the help of reputed agencies like
Visa Genie, and we will schedule an appointment for you.
Depending on the purpose of the trip, authorities in Latvia
has classified visas into several types. Please scroll down to know more about different
types of Latvia visas.
Latvia tourist visa
As the name indicates, these visas are issued to foreign
nationals who intend to visit the country exclusively for tourism purposes.
Please find below the necessary documents that are needed to obtain a Latvia
tourist visa.
- The applicant should submit
his or her original signed passport with six months validity. The traveler
should also make sure that the passport has at least two blank pages for
markings.
- It is necessary to submit
two recently taken passport-sized photographs. Please make sure that the
photograph is taken within the last three months in a white background.
- The traveler should submit
the full version of the itinerary. After analyzing this itinerary, authorities
in Latvia will decide the number of entries in your visa.
- The applicant should
submit an employment letter, and it should be issued by the employer in
the United Kingdom. This employment letter should be addressed to the
Latvia High Commission. In the employment letter, the employer should
assure that the traveler will rejoin the work after completing the trip to
Latvia. If you are self-employed, you can submit the business license or
tax return. Retired people can submit proof of retirement funds to obtain
a Latvia tourist visa.
- The applicant should
submit the ILR card or proof of resident status in the United Kingdom.
This proof of resident status should be valid for at least six months after
completing the Latvia trip.
- All applicants should
submit the hotel room booking details that shows the name of the traveler.
- It is necessary to submit
the bank statement issued in the last three months. Please make sure that
the minimum balance in the bank statement is £600.
- The applicant should also
submit the proof of travel insurance. It should be noted that this travel
insurance policy should be issued in the United Kingdom, and it should be
valid throughout the Schengen area. The minimum coverage offered by this
insurance policy for medical emergency and repatriation should be at least
€30,000.
- While filling the visa
application form, be very careful, and make sure that you are completing
it without any errors. If you need any assistance, please contact Visa
Genie.
If minors are traveling to Latvia, they should submit the
documents mentioned below.
- Copy of both the parents’
passport.
- A notarized consent letter
from parents.
- Proof of parents’ income.
- Birth certificate of the
minor traveler.
Note: Latvia offers both single and multiple entry tourist
visas. The validity of a Latvia tourist visa is three months, and using this
travel document, a foreign national can stay inside the country for a maximum
period of 90 days per entry.
Latvia business visa
If you are a traveler who wishes to visit Latvia for
business activities, you can apply for a business visa.
Please find below the
documents you should submit to obtain a business visa.
- The applicant should
submit the original passport. It is also necessary to make sure that the
submitted passport is signed. The passport should also have six months
validity and two blank pages.
- The traveler should submit
two passport-sized photographs. The photographs should be taken in a white
background, and it should show the full-frontal view of the applicant with
the face centered in the middle. The applicant should also make sure that
the passport is not older than three months.
- If residing in the United
Kingdom, the applicant should submit the original ILR card or proof of
resident status. Please make sure that this proof of resident status is
valid for at least six months after you return from Latvia.
- The applicant should
submit the full version of the itinerary. Please make sure that the
itinerary is being sent directly by a travel agency or an airline company.
Authorities in Latvia will determine the number of entries in your visa
based on this itinerary.
- An employment letter
issued by the traveler’s UK employer should be submitted. This letter
should be addressed to the Latvia High Commission. In the letter, the UK
employer should state that the traveler will return to duty after
completing the trip to Latvia. If the traveler is self-employed, he or she
can submit the copy of business license or tax return, and if retired, proof
of retirement funds can be submitted.
- It is necessary to submit
a business letter from the host company in Latvia. The business letter
should detail the purpose and nature of the trip, This letter should also
detail the dates of the traveler’s visit, and the company in Latvia should
also assure the financial liability of the foreign national. This business
invitation letter should not be older than one month, and it should be addressed
to the Consulate of Latvia.
- The applicant should submit
last three months bank statement. The bank statement should show all bank
transactions, and the final balance should be at least £600.
- The travel insurance policy
of the applicant should be submitted. The insurance policy should be
issued in the United Kingdom, and it should be valid throughout the
Schengen territory. The minimum coverage offered by this insurance policy
for medical emergencies and repatriation should be €30,000.
- The visa application form
should be completed without any errors. In case of any queries, contact
Visa Genie.
Note: The validity of your Latvia business visa will be
three months. Using this visa, foreign nationals can enter the country and stay
there for 90 days per entry. In usual cases, the business visa will be
delivered within 10 to 15 business days after submitting the application.
Latvia medical visa
Latvia medical visas are issued to foreign nationals who
intend to visit the country for availing treatment from a hospital in Latvia.
In
order to get these visas, foreign nationals should submit all the documents
required to obtain a tourist visa.
Apart from this usual documentation, it is
mandatory to submit the below-mentioned documents.
- The applicant should
submit a local medical report. This local medical report should be issued
by a registered medical practitioner in the United Kingdom.
- It is necessary to submit
a medical attestation from a hospital or doctor in Latvia. This medical
attestation should detail the patient’s current medical condition, and
should also confirm your date of appointment.
- Payment receipt of medical
fees should be submitted.
- The foreign national
should submit proof of sufficient funds.
Latvia visa for spouse and family members of Latvian
resident
In order to get this visa, a foreign national should submit
all the documents required to get a tourist visa.
Besides this documentation,
foreign nationals should also submit a set of additional documents mentioned below.
- It is necessary to submit
the proof of Latvian citizenship.
- If the spouse is
traveling, it is mandatory to submit the marriage certificate.
- Latvian family record book
should be submitted.