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Visa application procedure

To apply for a visa one needs:

- A valid travel document;
- A completed application form;
- A photo;
- Confirmation of the possession of the health insurance plan;
- A document that verifies the reason of entry as well as the probable place of residence or a document that indicates that a letter of invitation has been approved by the Office of  Citizenship and Migration Affairs (Learn about this procedure here);
- A receipt confirming the paid fee.

Visa fees are listed here.

Here you will be able to download the application forms for visas of categories C and D (in Latvian/Russian, Latvian/English, Latvian/German and Latvian/French for the C category and in Latvian/Russian and Latvian/English for the D category).

The following link will help to determine which other countries as well as categories of persons are exempt from visa requirements when entering the territory of Latvia (link).

One can apply for a visa in the embassy or consular representative of the Republic of Latvia in his/her country. Find your consular representative of the Republic of Latvia (here)

Please note! Obtaining a visa does not mean obtaining a work permit in the territory of Latvia. Learn more about exemptions from the necessity to get a work permit and about a visa with a work permit (here)

EU Countries

  • France
    • Information about France
    • European Union Citizens
    • Non-EU Citizens
    • Types of Visas
    • French Health Care System
    • Education System
    • Recognition of Professional Qualifications
    • Housing in France
    • Tax System
    • Invest in France
    • Useful Links
  • Iceland
    • Information about Iceland
    • European Union Citizens and other special countries
    • Non-EU Citizens
    • Types of Visas
    • Health Care System
    • Education System
    • Recognition of Professional Qualification
    • Housing in Iceland
    • Tax System
    • Investing in Iceland
    • Useful Links
  • Italy
    • Information about Italy
    • European Union Citizens
    • Non-European Union Citizens
    • Types of Visas
    • Health Care System
    • Education System
    • Professional Recognition
    • Housing in Italy
    • Taxes & Work Regime
    • Foreign Investment
    • Application Forms
    • Useful Links
  • Latvia
    • Basic Facts
    • EU Citizens
    • Non-EU Citizens
    • Types of Visas
    • Health Care System
    • Education System
    • Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
    • Housing
    • Tax System
    • Investing in Latvia
    • Useful Links
  • Macedonia
    • Introduction
    • Reasons for choosing Macedonia
    • European & Non-European Citizens
    • Health Care System
    • Education System
    • Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
    • Recognition of Studies
    • Taxation
    • Housing
    • Application Forms
  • Portugal
    • Introduction
    • European Union Members
    • Other Citizens
    • Arriving in Portugal to work
    • Types of Visas
    • Health Care System
    • Work Regime
    • Education System
    • Professional Recognition
    • Foreign Investment
    • Housing
    • Do you need support?
    • Useful Links
  • Romania
    • Introduction
    • Entry & Stay Conditions
    • European Union Citizens
    • Non-European Union Citizens
    • Education System
    • Recognition of Studies
    • Health Care System
    • Business
    • Renting
    • Tourism
    • Application Forms
    • Useful Links
  • Spain
    • Introduction

Non-EU Countries

  • Argentina
    • Introduction
    • Argentina’s Economy Structure
    • Paperwork needed
    • Types of Visa
    • Education System
    • Universities
    • Recognition of Qualifications
    • Doing Business
    • Renting
    • Cost of Living
    • Health Care System
    • Useful Links
  • Brazil
    • Introduction
    • Who needs a Visa
    • Types of Visas
    • Necessary Documents
    • Work Regime
    • Taxation
    • Health Care System
    • Education System
    • Professional Recognition
    • Foreign Investment
    • Housing
    • Useful Links
  • Chile
    • Introduction
    • The Economy
    • Types of Visa
    • Paperwork needed
    • Immigration Offices
    • Recognition of Studies
    • Education System
    • Health Care System
    • Housing
    • Entrepeneur in Chile
    • Business Strategies in Chile
    • Application Forms
    • Useful Links
  • Japan
    • Introduction
    • Immigration Offices
    • Visa Information
    • Education in Japan
    • Health Care and other Insurance
    • Housing
    • Business Strategies
    • Application forms
    • Useful Links
  • Mexico
    • Basic Information
    • Economy Structure Mexico
    • Mexican Immigration Offices
    • Paperwork needed
    • Recognition of Certificates
    • Mexican Education System
    • Mexican Health Care
    • Renting in Mexico
    • Mexican Enterprising Market
    • Mexican Business Culture
    • Application Forms
    • Useful Links

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