Visa Information

Journeys undertaken for cultural, sports or religious events and for film crews.

Please Note:

There is a service charge of Schengen application with bio 46 AZN, Schengen application without bio 44 AZN (Inclusive of 18% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees

All optional services are to be paid in cash only in AZN.

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45 mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Please apply at least 2 weeks in advance and note that visa processing takes up to 15 days. Please note that applications submitted to other VFS-offices than Baku will take another two days due to postal delivery.

Please call our Helpline or write email to our Email ID for getting appointment to VFS Global Latvia Visa Application Center.

• Online Application Form

Latvian student visa is usually issued to undertake a course in Latvia. Study visas usually are non-permanent visas which enable individuals to go to Latvia for a given timeframe to undertake a course at a Latvian academic institution.

Please Note:

There is a service charge of Schengen application with bio 46 AZN, Schengen application without bio 44 AZN (Inclusive of 18% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees

All optional services are to be paid in cash only in AZN.

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45 mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Please apply at least 2 weeks in advance and note that visa processing takes up to 15 days. Please note that applications submitted to other VFS-offices than Baku will take another two days due to postal delivery.

Please call our Helpline or write email to our Email ID for getting appointment to VFS Global Latvia Visa Application Center.

• Online Application Form

If you intend to work in Latvia for more than 90 days, or you need to apply for a work visa.

Please Note:

There is a service charge of 49 AZN (Inclusive of 18% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees

All Visa Fee are to be paid in cash only in Euro.

All optional services are to be paid in cash only in AZN.

Employment Long Stay Checklist

If you want to apply for work type visa you need the documents below

1. Invitation letter
2. Passport+ copy of passport and all used pages
3. 1 photo, on white background, 70% should be covered by the face; photo should be attached to the application form itself
4. E-Visa application form for Latvian National Visa D filled in on our web-site, printed out and signed in relevant boxes of the application form which are marked by “signature” note. Visa application form is available on the web-site https://epak.pmlp.gov.lv/NVIS.EServiceWebSite/ApplicationInquiry.aspx
5. Health insurance for the period of 90 days from the date of arrival to Latvia, insurance coverage amount should be not less than 42 600 €;
6. Cору of ticket booking;
7. Accommodation where you will stay in Latvia
8. Bank account statement not less than 740 EUR. In case another person is paying for your trip – his/her financial documents;
9. Work agreement
10. Statements from your old working place
11. Other documents as certificate , statements about working places and etc)
12. Visa fee is 90 Euro

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45 mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Please apply at least 2 weeks in advance and note that visa processing takes up to 60 days. Please note that applications submitted to other VFS-offices than Baku will take another two days due to postal delivery.

Please call our Helpline or write email to our Email ID for getting appointment to VFS Global Latvia Visa Application Center.

Please click here.

If you intend to study in Latvia for more than 90 days you need to apply for a study visa.

Please Note:

There is a service charge of 49 AZN (Inclusive of 18% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees

All Visa Fee are to be paid in cash only in Euro.

All optional services are to be paid in cash only in AZN.

Study Long Stay Checklist

If you want to apply for work type visa you need the documents below

1. Passport;
2. Invitation letter issued by OCMA (www.pmlp.gov.lv )
3. 2 photos, on white background, 70% should be covered by the face; 1 photo should be attached to the application form itself, the 2nd photo should be submitted separately along with your application;
4. E-Visa application form for Latvian National Visa D filled in on our web-site, printed out and signed in relevant boxes of the application form which are marked by “signature” note. Visa application form is available on the web-site https://epak.pmlp.gov.lv/NVIS.EService001.WebSite/ApplicationInquiry.aspx;
5. Health insurance for the period of 90 days from the date of arrival to Latvia, insurance coverage amount should be not less than 42 600 €;
6. Cору of ticket booking;
7. A written confirmation from University regarding the matriculation of the student;
8. A document from University about the envisaged place of residence;
9. Study contract;
10. Bank account statement for the last three months; minimum account balance for studies is 8880 EUR. In case another person is paying for your studies – his/her financial documents;
11. Other certificates and supporting documents you deem relevant (e.g. work experience certificate, IELTS diploma etc.).

• No more than 6-months old
• 35-45 mm in width
• Taken against a light background
• Close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70 -80% of the photograph
• No glasses

Please apply at least 2 weeks in advance and note that visa processing takes up to 60 days. Please note that applications submitted to other VFS-offices than Baku will take another two days due to postal delivery.

Please call our Helpline or write email to our Email ID for getting appointment to VFS Global Latvia Visa Application Center.

Please click here.