Visa Information

Overview

Applicable for the purpose of attending a business meeting, a conference or a short professional training in the Latvia.

The Schengen visa may be issued for a single entry (as a rule for the 1st time visitors of the Schengen area), for two entries, or as a multiple entry visa in case the applicant proves the need or justifies the intention to travel frequently as well as proves his/her integrity and reliability, in particular the lawful use of previous Schengen visas, etc. (as per Schengen Visa Code, Article 24). A non-EU citizen traveller, regardless of the fact whether he/she is subject to visa obligation, may stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash.

VFS SERVICE CHARGE

Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of BHD 31.6 (Inclusive of 10% VAT) payable in cash

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Bahraini Dinar is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee and service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges and delivery fee will be applicable.

VISA Fee Exemption:

The following pay no Visa fee:

1. Family members of a citizen of a Member State of the European Union or of a state which is bound by the Treaty on the European Economic Area or of a state bound by an international treaty with the European Communities, notwithstanding their nationality are exempt from the fee. The definition of a family member includes a spouse, direct descendants who are less than 21 years old or who are dependent on the EU citizen, in certain cases also other family members (for verification kindly contact the Embassy).
2. Persons under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee.
3. Acceptance of an application to issue a visa in a diplomatic passport is exempt from the fee.
4. Pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers on journeys for the purpose of study or professional training in education are exempt from payment of fees.
5. Researchers travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research are exempt from fees in accordance with the Recommendation No. 2005/761/ES of the European Parliament and the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue of short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research.

Documents Required

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 Embassy.

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.

Please click here for the checklist for Business Visit

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 3 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form (Not Stapled).

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.

Download Forms

For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.

Overview

Applicable for solely tourism purposes. If tourism is joined with another purpose such as a business meeting, visit of relatives/wedding, cultural event, etc., such other purpose should be declared as the main one.

The Schengen visa may be issued for a single entry (as a rule for the 1st time visitors of the Schengen area), for two entries, or as a multiple entry visa in case the applicant proves the need or justifies the intention to travel frequently as well as proves his/her integrity and reliability, in particular the lawful use of previous Schengen visas, etc. (as per Schengen Visa Code, Article 24). A non-EU citizen traveller, regardless of the fact whether he/she is subject to visa obligation, may stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash.

VFS SERVICE CHARGE

Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of BHD 31.6 (Inclusive of 10% VAT) payable in cash

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Bahraini Dinar is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee and service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges will be applicable.

VISA Fee Exemption:

The following pay no fee:

1. Family members of a citizen of a Member State of the European Union or of a state which is bound by the Treaty on the European Economic Area or of a state bound by an international treaty with the European Communities, notwithstanding their nationality are exempt from the fee. The definition of a family member includes a spouse, direct descendants who are less than 21 years old or who are dependent on the EU citizen, in certain cases also other family members (for verification kindly contact the Embassy).
2. Persons under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee.
3. Acceptance of an application to issue a visa in a diplomatic passport is exempt from the fee.
4. Pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers on journeys for the purpose of study or professional training in education are exempt from payment of fees.
5. Researchers travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research are exempt from fees in accordance with the Recommendation No. 2005/761/ES of the European Parliament and the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue of short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research.

Documents Required

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 Embassy.

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.

Please click here for the checklist for Tourist Visit

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 3 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form (Not Stapled).

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.

Download Forms

For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.

Overview

In case of staying with family or friends in the Latvia, outside the commercial accommodation facility, the foreigner is obliged to report within 3 working days after the arrival in the Latvia to the respective local immigration police authority.

The Schengen visa may be issued for a single entry (as a rule for the 1st time visitors of the Schengen area), for two entries, or as a multiple entry visa in case the applicant proves the need or justifies the intention to travel frequently as well as proves his/her integrity and reliability, in particular the lawful use of previous Schengen visas, etc. (as per Schengen Visa Code, Article 24). A non-EU citizen traveller, regardless of the fact whether he/she is subject to visa obligation, may stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash.

VFS SERVICE CHARGE

Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of BHD 31.6 (Inclusive of 10% VAT) payable in cash

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Bahraini Dinar is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee and service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges and delivery fee will be applicable.

VISA Fee Exemption:

The following pay no Visa fee:

1. Family members of a citizen of a Member State of the European Union or of a state which is bound by the Treaty on the European Economic Area or of a state bound by an international treaty with the European Communities, notwithstanding their nationality are exempt from the fee. The definition of a family member includes a spouse, direct descendants who are less than 21 years old or who are dependent on the EU citizen, in certain cases also other family members (for verification kindly contact the Embassy).
2. Persons under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee.
3. Acceptance of an application to issue a visa in a diplomatic passport is exempt from the fee.
4. Pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers on journeys for the purpose of study or professional training in education are exempt from payment of fees.
5. Researchers travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research are exempt from fees in accordance with the Recommendation No. 2005/761/ES of the European Parliament and the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue of short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research.

Documents Required

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 Embassy.

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.

Please click here for the checklist for Visiting Friends and Family Visit

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 3 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form (Not Stapled).

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.

Download Forms

For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.

Overview

Applicable for the purpose of attending a business meeting, a conference or a short professional training in the Latvia.

The Schengen visa may be issued for a single entry (as a rule for the 1st time visitors of the Schengen area), for two entries, or as a multiple entry visa in case the applicant proves the need or justifies the intention to travel frequently as well as proves his/her integrity and reliability, in particular the lawful use of previous Schengen visas, etc. (as per Schengen Visa Code, Article 24). A non-EU citizen traveller, regardless of the fact whether he/she is subject to visa obligation, may stay in the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -

The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash.

VFS SERVICE CHARGE

Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of BHD 31.6 (Inclusive of 10% VAT) payable in cash

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Bahraini Dinar is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee and service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

Children below the age of 6 years on the date of submission at VFS are exempted of the Visa Fee. However VFS service charges and delivery fee will be applicable.

VISA Fee Exemption:

The following pay no Visa fee:

1. Family members of a citizen of a Member State of the European Union or of a state which is bound by the Treaty on the European Economic Area or of a state bound by an international treaty with the European Communities, notwithstanding their nationality are exempt from the fee. The definition of a family member includes a spouse, direct descendants who are less than 21 years old or who are dependent on the EU citizen, in certain cases also other family members (for verification kindly contact the Embassy).
2. Persons under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee.
3. Acceptance of an application to issue a visa in a diplomatic passport is exempt from the fee.
4. Pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers on journeys for the purpose of study or professional training in education are exempt from payment of fees.
5. Researchers travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research are exempt from fees in accordance with the Recommendation No. 2005/761/ES of the European Parliament and the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue of short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research.

Documents Required

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 Embassy.

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.

Please click here for the checklist for Attending Cultural Or Sports events or Conferences

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 3 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form (Not Stapled).

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.

Download Forms

For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.

Overview

Every applicant, including children/infants, has to submit his/her Schengen visa application in person.

For Non EU citizens who are not sure whether a Schengen visa is required to travel to the Schengen Area, please click Do I need a visa? to find out.

Applicants, who intend to travel to visit and stay with family/friends legally residing in Latvia, and are a spouse of a Latvian National, need to apply under this category

Eligibility

Applicant must at least meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to submit a Schengen visa application:

1. holding a valid passport/travel document
2. holding a valid Saudi residence permit. In case applicant holds a visit stay visa for Saudi Arabia, a C type visa, then applicant needs to apply for a Schengen visa from his/her country of residence
3. applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit

Visa Fees

• Applicable visa fee, in BHD (to be paid in cash), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.
• VFS service fee of BHD 31.6 (Inclusive of 10% VAT) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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 Embassy.

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.

Please click here for the checklist for Spouses of Latvian Nationals Visiting Family and Friends

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 3 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form (Not Stapled).

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre. For detailed information, please click here

Processing Time

Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.

Download Forms

For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.

Overview

If you want to work or study in Latvia for longer than 90 days, you should apply for a Long-term D Category Visa.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable are:

The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash.

VFS SERVICE CHARGE

Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of BHD 31.6 (Inclusive of 10% VAT) payable in cash

Please Note:

• The applicable visa fee in Bahraini Dinar is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
• The Visa fee and service charges is non-refundable in case the visa is refused.

Documents Required

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 Embassy.

Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent.

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.

Please find below the checklists for Long Term D visa category-

D Visa Students category 1_Checklist Latvia

D Visa Students category 2_Checklist Latvia

D Visa Work category 1_Checklist Latvia

D Visa Work category 2_Checklist Latvia

Photo Specifications

Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 3 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form (Not Stapled).

Note : Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre.

Processing Time

Processing time varies according to the type of Long term D-category visa applied for.

Download Forms

Every applicant needs to provide a printout of the Fully completed and signed Long Stay Visa Application Form of the Republic of Latvia:

https://epak.pmlp.gov.lv/NVIS.EService001.WebSite/

Overview

Visa Fees

Documents Required

Photo Specifications

Processing Time

Download Forms