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Photography · Questionnaire

• Passport / travel document, the period from the date of issue of which to the date of the last planned departure beyond the territory of the member states of the Schengen Agreement should not exceed 10 years, the validity period of which should be three months longer than the requested visa period, and which should have a minimum of two vacant pages intended for visas.
• Visa application form The Schengen visa application form (epak.pmlp.gov.lv ↗) should be completed in electronic format and printed out. The form should be filled in completely, separately for each person, irrespective of age. Failure to provide complete or reliable information in the form may result in the denial of a Schengen visa, cancellation of the current visa or refusal to accept documents for consideration.
• Photos must be:
• If an applicant wears glasses, the photo should also meet the following criteria:
• non-tinted lenses;- no part of the eye should be occluded by lens rims;- there should be no flare spots.
• Hotel reservation voucher on a hotel form (original, fax, scanned copy), electronic reservation or a lease contract. Hotel reservation should list all the applicants’ names. When staying at the hostel, the reservation must be paid in full.
• if a foreigner plans to enter Latvia once or twice, he/she will have to provide a valid foreign health insurance policy covering the entire intended period of stay, also including an additional period of 15 days;
• if a foreigner plans to enter Latvia more than twice, he/she will have to provide a valid foreign health insurance policy covering the period of the first intended visit.
• Note:
• should be provided by one of the parents or a legal representative, if a minor travels without both parents (i.e. on his/her own or is accompanied by an authorised by an authorised person). In case of divorced parents - a notarised permit fromboth parents. Ifa minor only has one parent, the appropriate document should be submitted (a court decision on granting sole guardianship, a death certificate or another document).
• The permit to enter the Republic of Latvia should cover the entire intended period of stay in the Republic of Latvia (including an additional period of 15 days when applying for single and double short-term visas).

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

Аttention!

Сonfirmation of reservation of the hotel is one of the key documents proving the purpose of your trip. In case of cancellation of the reservation, a decision on a visa issued to you could be reconsidered. About the reservation changes, please promptly notify the Embassy.

Health insurance policy

Transport documents*

Photos must be:

• Passport / travel document,
• Visa application form
• Photography
• If an applicant wears glasses, the photo should also meet the following criteria: - non-tinted lenses;- no part of the eye should be occluded by lens rims;- there should be no flare spots.
• The invitation is in Latvian and must contain the following information:
• first name, last name and personal code of the inviting person;
• information about the occupation of the inviting person;
• information about the invited person: first and last name in Latin transcription, as indicated in the foreigner’s travel document; nationality; floor; Date of Birth; Place of Birth; residence address abroad; occupation; intended purpose, time and place of stay in the Republic of Latvia;
• intended place to obtain the visa;
• travel document number of the invited foreigner;
• Marriage certificate and a copy.
• birth certificate and a copy.
• An invitation issued by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia is valid for 6 months. When submitting documents, you must know the invitation number.
• Documents proving the existence of family ties (birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.), and their copies.
• Health insurance policy
• if a foreigner plans to enter Latvia
• if a foreigner plans to enter Latvia
• should be provided by one of the parents or a legal representative, if a minor
• The permit to enter the Republic of Latvia should cover
• Transport documents*
• Questionnaire
• Military ID (original)
• Employment history (original)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

The Schengen visa application form (epak.pmlp.gov.lv ↗) should be completed in electronic format and printed out. The form should be filled in completely, separately for each person, irrespective of age. Failure to provide complete or reliable information in the form may result in the denial of a Schengen visa, cancellation of the current visa or refusal to accept documents for consideration.

The invitation can be issued at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia.

An invitation issued by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia is valid for 6 months. When submitting documents, you must know the invitation number.

For a family member (spouse, spouse, children (including foster children)) of a citizen (s) of Latvia:

In the case of minors under 18:

For citizens who are family members and close relatives (spouses, children (including adoptive), parents (guardians), grandmothers, grandfathers and grandchildren, brother, sister) of Latvian citizens living in the territory of Latvia

The Consulate reserves the right to request additional documents (for example, proof of place of residence, documents for transport, etc.).

once or twice, he/she will have to provide a valid foreign health insurance policy covering

the entire intended period of stay, also including an additional period of 15 days;

more than twice

, he/she will have to provide a valid foreign health insurance policy covering the

period of the first intended visit.

travels without both parents (i.e. on his/her own or is accompanied by an authorised person)

. In case of divorced parents - a notarised permit fromboth parents. Ifa minor only has one parent, the appropriate document should be submitted (a court decision on granting sole guardianship, a death certificate or another document).

the entire intended period of stay in the Republic of Latvia

(including an additional period of 15 days when applying for single and double short-term visas).

Photos must be:

• Passport / travel document,
• Visa application form
• Photography
• If an applicant wears glasses, the photo should also meet the following criteria: - non-tinted lenses;- no part of the eye should be occluded by lens rims;- there should be no flare spots.
• The invitation issued by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia is valid for 6 months. When submitting documents you need to know the number of the invitation.
• The invitation on the company's letterhead must be provided in the original in Latvian language and contain the following data:
• registration number of the legal entity;
• information about a foreigner: name and surname in Latin transcription (as in a passport), citizenship, gender, date and place of birth, address, information about the occupation of the guest; the number of the travel document of the invited foreigner;
• purpose of the trip; travel time and stay in Latvia, place of stay in Latvia, the intended place of application for a visa;
• commitments on the compliance of the purpose of entry and stay with the documents submitted for obtaining a visa, responsibility for leaving at a specified time, and the obligation to cover the costs of medical care, stay in the Republic of Latvia and return to the country of residence if the need arises;
• a legal entity can indicate in a letter its obligation to cover expenses related to staying in the Republic of Latvia or in the Republic of Latvia and in the territory of another country participating in the Schengen Agreement.
• Health insurance policy
• if a foreigner plans to enter Latvia
• if a foreigner plans to enter Latvia
• should be provided by one of the parents or a legal representative, if a minor
• The permit to enter the Republic of Latvia should cover
• Transport documents*
• Questionnaire
• Military ID (original)
• Employment history (original)

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗)

The Schengen visa application form (epak.pmlp.gov.lv ↗) should be completed in electronic format and printed out. The form should be filled in completely, separately for each person, irrespective of age. Failure to provide complete or reliable information in the form may result in the denial of a Schengen visa, cancellation of the current visa or refusal to accept documents for consideration.

4.1 The invitation can be issued by the inviting legal entity in the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia or in free form on the original company letterhead.

4.2 Contract between the Belarusian company and a partner company in Latvia (copy)

4.3 A copy of the contract on the basis of which international road transport is performed.

4.4 Registration certificate of the employing company.

4.5 License or permit for long-distance transport of goods or passengers.

4.6 Letter from an employer company sending a driver to Latvia to issue a Schengen visa to a driver engaged in international transportation, indicating the purpose, duration and number of trips, as well as an obligation to finance the employee.

once or twice

, he/she will have to provide a valid foreign health insurance policy covering

the entire intended period of stay, also including an additional period of 15 days;

more than twice

, he/she will have to provide a valid foreign health insurance policy covering the

period of the first intended visit.

travels without both parents (i.e. on his/her own or is accompanied by an authorised person)

. In case of divorced parents - a notarised permit fromboth parents. Ifa minor only has one parent, the appropriate document should be submitted (a court decision on granting sole guardianship, a death certificate or another document).

the entire intended period of stay in the Republic of Latvia

(including an additional period of 15 days when applying for single and double short-term visas).

• Passport;
• Two photos 3.5×4.5 cm (colored on a white or light gray background);
• Insurance policy (insurance coverage 42,600 euros, the territorial validity of the policy - the member states of the Schengen Agreement);
• Visa application form;
• For minor children - birth certificate;
• A copy of the Decision of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
• Confirmation of financial means for the first month of stay in Latvia (if the residence permit was issued for the purpose of work in Latvia).
• Provided if the employer does not make a funding commitment.
• Confirmation of financial mean can be:
• bank statement
• Questionnaire
• Military ID (original)
• Employment history (original)
• Passport;
• Two photos 3.5×4.5 cm (colored on a white or light gray background);
• Insurance policy for the entire period of stay (insurance coverage 42,600 euros, the territorial validity of the policy - member states of the Schengen Agreement);
• Visa application form;
• Labor contract
• An invitation from the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
• Confirmation of financial means for the first month of stay in Latvia
• * bank statement
• Questionnaire
• Military ID (original)
• Employment history (original)
• Copy of driver's license.
• International driving permit.
• Passport;
• Two photos 3.5×4.5 cm (colored on a white or light gray background);
• Insurance policy for the entire period of stay (insurance coverage 42,600 euros, the territorial validity of the policy - member states of the Schengen Agreement);
• Visa application form;
• An invitation from educational institution or from the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
• Questionnaire

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please

CATEGORY D VISA FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING A RESIDENCE PERMIT IN LATVIA

Can be requested after receiving a positive response on obtaining a residence permit from the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia.

You can apply for a single entry visa for up to 90 days.

CATEGORY D VISA FOR WORK IN LATVIA

Can be issued for up to one year.

(must be in two languages: Latvian and Russian/English)

CATEGORY D VISA FOR STUDY IN LATVIA

Can be issued for up to one year.