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Country Guide > Europe > Latvia | |
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Passport/Visa
Passports Passport valid for three months after expiry date of visa or date of intended departure required by all except: 1. EU nationals, and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway with valid national ID cards. Visas Required by all except the following for a stay of up to 90 days within any six-month period: (a) nationals of countries mentioned in the table and under passport exemptions above; (b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Israel, Korea (Rep), Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela; (c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport, except citizens of: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem Rep), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka who must obtain an airport transit visa issued prior to arrival. Note Nationals of countries who require an airport transit visa can cross the transit zone without one provided that they: (a) hold a valid residence permit, entry visa or transit visa for Latvia; (b) hold a valid entry visa or residence permit issued by a member of the EU or Schengen Agreement; (c) hold a valid residence permit issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland, USA and the Vatican City, guaranteeing the right to return; (d) the national is a crew member of an aeroplane or citizen of a country which is a member of the December 7th 1944 International Civil Aviation Convention. Types of visa and cost Short-term: £23 (single- and double-entry); £40 (multiple-entry). Cost of Visa Conversion Table
Note There is no separate category for a ‘Business’ visa. If travelling to Latvia for business purposes, please consult the requirements and cost of a tourist visa. Validity Short-term: from one day to 12 months. Transit: Three days. Application to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section. Application requirements (a) Passport valid for at least three months beyond expiry of visa, with at least two blank pages. (b) One completed application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Valid travel health insurance policy guaranteeing coverage of costs associated with health care (except for nationals of Estonia, Finland, Sweden and Ukraine). (e) Fee. Short-term: (a)-(e) and, (f) An invitation to visit Latvia, approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs at the Ministry of Interior in Riga (see below for address). Transit and Airport Transit: (a)-(e) and, (f) Valid visa for the country to be entered after Latvia, if required. Note (a) Additional documents, such as return or onward tickets, confirmed hotel reservation and proof of sufficient funds, may also be requested. (b) All invitations must be registered by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, Alunăna Str. 1, Riga LV-1050 (tel: 721 9656; fax: 721 9655; e-mail: aad@pmlp.gov.lv or pmlp@pmlp.gov.lv; website: www.pmlp.gov.lv). Working days required Seven, but in some cases may take up to 30. |