🇱🇻Latvia Visa for Irish Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category For Minors, please click here A. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Visa application form (original) ( see here (epak.pmlp.gov.lv ↗) ) - Passport (original) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years; in case the previous Schengen visas are endorsed in an old passport, then the old passport should also be submitted with the visa application. - Ireland Residence permit Ireland Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa is not acceptable. B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Proof of current occupation a. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s employment) AND last 3 months payslips b. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment) c. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable): i. applicant’s accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant ii. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor iii. bank manager: when applicant’s company has a business bank account iv. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if applicant’s name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided d. Unemployed/retired i. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service ii. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining applicant’s financial situation iii. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant’s may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided: - marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, Latvian or Russian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the Ireland - spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy) - spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c) - spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds - spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship - Proof of funds (in case of no indication in the invitation that inviting party will cover applicant’s expenses) a. Latest 3 months Ireland bank statements showing applicant’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of EUR 13.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted). b. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a. - Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car) a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required. - Proof of accommodation - Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details. - If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page. - When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket - Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) The travel insurance – clearly showing the applicant’s name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the applicant’s intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €. - When applying for multiple entry, then the insurance should at least cover the entire period of the 1st intended stay in the Schengen Area.

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category For Minors, please click here A. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Visa application form (original) ( see here (epak.pmlp.gov.lv ↗) ) - Passport (original) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years; in case the previous Schengen visas are endorsed in an old passport, then the old passport should also be submitted with the visa application. - Ireland Residence permit Ireland Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa is not acceptable. Every minor, irrespective of the visa category applying for, has also to provide the following documents as part of the Standard Documentation: Birth certificate Unabridged birth certificate showing biological parents their names; if not in English, Latvian or Russian, then translation by a certified translator in the Ireland is also required Consent of both parents Both biological parents need to give their written consent (signed & dated) for the minor to travel Parents passports (copy) Both parents original passport needs to be there during the application process. If anyone or both parents original passport is not present then the copy of the passport bio data page needs to be notarised by an official notary. Proof of sole custody (in case of a single parent): in case parents have divorced or one of the parents has deceased, then the same has to be demonstrated by court/residence order (original to be seen) or death certificate (original to be seen) B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - a. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, Ireland college/school letter (addressed to the Mission and confirming applicant’s enrolment) - Proof of funds (in case of no indication in the invitation that inviting party will cover applicant’s expenses) a. Latest 3 months Ireland bank statements showing applicant’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of £ 13.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted). b. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a. - Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car) a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required. - Proof of accommodation a. confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details. If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page. When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket b. Accommodation provided by family/friends in Latvia: i. Invitation approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (pmlp.gov.lv ↗) in Latvia: applicant should obtain a case or reference number from the host in Latvia. ii. Invitation letter confirmed by the Latvian Embassy in London iii. Original invitation letter from the host in Latvia, confirming applicant’s name, period and duration of stay, address of place of stay, signed and dated along with host’s ID/passport. If the host in Latvia is a non EU citizen, then the host’s Latvian permit of stay is also required. - Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) The travel insurance – clearly showing the applicant’s name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the applicant’s intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €. When applying for multiple entry, then the insurance should at least cover the entire period of the 1st intended stay in the Schengen Area. In case the minor is applying for EEA/EU AND SWISS NATIONAL FAMILY MEMBER - EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original to be seen) - Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original to be seen), if not in English, Latvian or Russian, then translation by a certified translator in the Ireland of the same is required - Proof of joint travel - Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both applicant’s and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required. - Written consent (signed and dated) from EEA/EU and Swiss national family member confirming joint travel with applicant, along with copy EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s passport’s bio + signature page

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category For Minors, please click here STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Visa application form (original) ( see here (epak.pmlp.gov.lv ↗) ) - Passport (original) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years; in case the previous Schengen visas are endorsed in an old passport, then the old passport should also be submitted with the visa application. - Ireland Residence permit Ireland Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa is not acceptable. B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Proof of current occupation a. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s employment) AND last 3 months payslips b. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment) c. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable): i. applicant’s accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant ii. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor iii. bank manager: when applicant’s company has a business bank account iv. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if applicant’s name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided - Proof of business invitation i. Invitation approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (pmlp.gov.lv ↗) in Latvia: applicant should obtain a case or reference number from the host in Latvia. ii. Original signed invitation letter from business partner/Conference organisers in Latvia (including all the necessary information, see here (pmlp.gov.lv ↗)) - Proof of funds (in case of no indication in the invitation that inviting party will cover applicant’s expenses) a. Latest 3 months Ireland bank statements showing applicant’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of EUR 13.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted). b. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a. - Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car) a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required. - Proof of accommodation Confirmed accommodation (hotel, hostel, camping,…) reservation mentioning applicant’s name, travel dates and accommodation address details. If the applicant’s name is not mentioned on the accommodation reservation, then a joint travel confirmation letter, signed and dated by the person whose name is on the reservation, must also be provided along with a photocopy of that same person’s passport/ID card + passport signature page, if signature is not on passport’s bio page. When accommodation is reserved for a group, then a list with the names of the group members will also be required; alternatively the group members their names may also be mentioned on the travel ticket - Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) The travel insurance – clearly showing the applicant’s name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the applicant’s intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €. When applying for multiple entry, then the insurance should at least cover the entire period of the 1st intended stay in the Schengen Area.

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category For Minors, please click here A. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Visa application form (original) ( see here (epak.pmlp.gov.lv ↗) ) - Passport (original) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years; in case the previous Schengen visas are endorsed in an old passport, then the old passport should also be submitted with the visa application. - Ireland Residence permit Ireland Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa is not acceptable. B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - EEA/EU and Swiss national’s passport or ID card (original to be seen) - Proof of relation to EEA/EU and Swiss national: marriage/birth certificate (original to be seen), if not in English, Latvian or Russia, then translation by a certified translator in the Ireland of the same is required. If the Marriage certificate is not issued in the EU or EEA Member State or Swiss Confederation, it needs to be legalized. Document authentication (legalisation) and Apostille certification means verification of signature and seal of a document. Traditionally it is performed by a Consular Officer so that documents drawn up in one country would be legally valid in another one. - Proof of joint travel - a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning both applicant’s and EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s names and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area - When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. - When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required. - b. Written consent (signed and dated) from EEA/EU and Swiss national family member confirming joint travel with applicant, along with copy EEA/EU and Swiss national family member’s passport’s bio + signature page

The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Mission. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Before gathering the required documents mentioned below, applicants are advised to read the requirements under Overview (see here) in order to ensure they are entitled to apply for the chosen visa category For Minors, please click here A. STANDARD DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Visa application form (original) ( see here (epak.pmlp.gov.lv ↗) ) - Passport (original) Signed passport, at least 2 blank pages for visa purposes, must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area and has to be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area. Extended passport may still be valid, but when older than 10 years the passport is no longer acceptable; in that case applicant first needs to apply for a new passport. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years; in case the previous Schengen visas are endorsed in an old passport, then the old passport should also be submitted with the visa application. - Ireland Residence permit Ireland Residence permit, endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card, must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area; C type visitor visa is not acceptable. B. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION - Proof of current occupation a. Employer letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s employment) AND last 3 months payslips b. Student letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s enrolment) c. Self- employment letter (original): recent (less than 1 month old), signed, headed letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee and confirming applicant’s self-employment) and obtained from (if applicable): i. applicant’s accountant: when applicant’s company’s accountancy is done by an external/independent accountant ii. solicitor: when applicant’s company has been registered by a solicitor iii. bank manager: when applicant’s company has a business bank account iv. Companies House: Certificate of Incorporation received upon registering business: if applicant’s name is not mentioned on certificate, then additional proof demonstrating connection applicant – company should be provided d. Unemployed/retired i. Receiving Benefits: recent original letter obtained from local Jobcentre or Pension Service ii. Not receiving Benefits: cover letter explaining applicant’s financial situation iii. Housewife/man (only applicable to married couples): applicant’s may be sponsored by their spouse/registered partner; in these cases the following needs to be provided: - marriage certificate (original + copy): when this document was issued outside the EU and is not in English, Latvian or Russian, then it should be translated by a certified translator in the Ireland - spouse/registered partner’s passport (original + copy) - spouse/registered partner’s proof of occupation (as in B.1.a, b or c) - spouse/registered partner’s proof of funds - spouse/registered partner’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming sponsorship - Proof of funds (in case of no indication in the invitation that inviting party will cover applicant’s expenses) a. Latest 3 months Ireland bank statements showing applicant’s name, address and an end balance dated within the last month on the visa application submission date; balance needs to show a minimum amount of EUR 13.00/day of stay in the Schengen Area + outstanding accommodation and travel fees (alternatively online bank account printouts are also accepted). b. Travellers’ cheques covering the same amount as explained under a. - Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car) a. Confirmed return travel tickets: mentioning applicant’s name and travel dates to & from the Schengen Area b. When travelling by car: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) mentioning the car’s registration number and driver’s driving licence. If applicant is not the driver, then driver’s cover letter (signed & dated) confirming joint travel with applicant and travel dates need to be provided too. When travel tickets have been paid through travel agency, then a receipt, an invoice or a payment confirmation is also required. - Proof of accommodation Accommodation provided by family/friends in Latvia: a. Invitation approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (pmlp.gov.lv ↗) in Latvia: applicant should obtain a case or reference number from the host in Latvia. b. Invitation letter confirmed by the Latvian Embassy in Ireland c. Original invitation letter from the host in Latvia, confirming applicant’s name, period and duration of stay, address of place of stay, signed and dated along with host’s ID/passport. If the host in Latvia is a non EU citizen, then the host’s Latvian permit of stay is also required. - Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) The travel insurance – clearly showing the applicant’s name - has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the applicant’s intended stay in the Schengen Area; the minimum coverage for medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be 30.000 €. When applying for multiple entry, then the insurance should at least cover the entire period of the 1st intended stay in the Schengen Area.