Visa Information
Visa Types
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Short Term Visa
If you are planning a short visit to Latvia and you do not have Latvian nationality, you may need to apply for a Schengen visa. Latvia is one of the European countries forming the Schengen Area which have no border controls between them. These countries also issue a common visa, the Schengen visa.
Business
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Overview
Business
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.
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Visa Fees
Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -
Duration Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR Business 90 354 Children between 06 - 12 45 177 The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 322.00 (VAT Included) payable in Cash/Card
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Schengen visa fee amounts to 35 EUROs (equivalent in Riyals) SAR 138 for countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union, for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
- 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:
- 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).
- Persons under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee.
- Acceptance of an application to issue a visa in a diplomatic passport is exempt from the fee.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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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
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Processing Time
Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.
Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar or Riyadh, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics
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Online Application Form
For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.
Note: While creating online applications, please choose United Arab Emirates (country in which embassy of Latvia, that processes visa applications)
Tourist
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Overview
Tourism
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.
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Visa Fees
Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -
Duration Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR Tourist 90 354 Children between 06 - 12 45 177 The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 322.00 (VAT Included) payable in Cash/Card
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Schengen visa fee amounts to 35 EUROs (equivalent in Riyals) SAR 138 for countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union, for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
- 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:
- 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).
- Persons under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee.
- Acceptance of an application to issue a visa in a diplomatic passport is exempt from the fee.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 Tourism
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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
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Processing Time
Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.
Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar or Riyadh, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics
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Online Application Form
For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.
Note: While creating online applications, please choose United Arab Emirates (country in which embassy of Latvia, that processes visa applications)
Visiting Family & Friends
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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.
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Visa Fees
Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -
Duration Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR Tourist 90 354 Children between 06 - 12 45 177 The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 322.00 (VAT Included) payable in Cash/Card
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Schengen visa fee amounts to 35 EUROs (equivalent in Riyals) SAR 138 for countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union, for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
- 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:
- 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).
- Persons under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee.
- Acceptance of an application to issue a visa in a diplomatic passport is exempt from the fee.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 Family and Friends
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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
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Processing Time
Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.
Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar or Riyadh, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics
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Online Application Form
For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.
Note: While creating online applications, please choose United Arab Emirates (country in which embassy of Latvia, that processes visa applications)
Attending Cultural Or Sports Events Or Conferences
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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.
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Visa Fees
Visa Fees applicable for Tourist, Relatives/Friend, Business, Conference, Sports and Cultural are: -
Duration Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR Tourist 90 354 Children between 06 - 12 45 177 The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 322.00 (VAT Included) payable in Cash/Card
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal is as per the current exchange rate. The same is subject to change without notice.
- The Schengen visa fee amounts to 35 EUROs (equivalent in Riyals) SAR 138 for countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union, for nationals of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine.
- 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:
- 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).
- Persons under 6 years of age are exempt from the fee.
- Acceptance of an application to issue a visa in a diplomatic passport is exempt from the fee.
- 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.
- 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/Sports Events or Conferences
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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
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Processing Time
Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.
Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar or Riyadh, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics
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Online Application Form
For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.
Note: While creating online applications, please choose United Arab Emirates (country in which embassy of Latvia, that processes visa applications)
Spouses Latvian Nationals Visiting Family and Friends
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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:
- holding a valid passport/travel document
- 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
- applying for a short stay visa: Tourist (including Minors), Visitor Family/Friends, Business, EEA/EU and Swiss national family member or Airport Transit
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Visa Fees
VISA CATEGORY VISA FEE (IN EURO) VISA FEE (IN SAR) Spouse of Latvian National Visiting Family and Friends 90 354 Nationals of countries with a visa facilitation agreement with the European Union: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia and Ukraine 35 138 Organised groups of school pupils/students accompanied by teachers on study/educational trip; only applicable if applicants have a formal invitation from an educational institution in Latvia. 0 0 (scientific) researchers from third countries 0 0 Representatives of non-profit organisations (up to 25 years old) actively participating in conferences/events (sports, cultural or educational) organised by non-profit organisations. 0 0 - Applicable visa fee, in SAR (to be paid in cash/card), is as per the current exchange rate and may be subject to change without notice.
- VFS service fee of SAR 322.00 (all applicable taxes included) is charged per visa application, in addition to the applicable visa fee.
- All fees are non-refundable.
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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 Spouse of Latvian National Visiting Family and Friends
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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
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Processing Time
Visa processing time can take up to 15 working days.
Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar or Riyadh, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics
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Online Application Form
For Latvia, every applicant needs to provide a signed printout of the Schengen visa application form that has to be completed online.
Note: While creating online applications, please choose United Arab Emirates (country in which embassy of Latvia, that processes visa applications)
Long Term Visa
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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.
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Visa Fees
Visa Fees applicable are:
VISA CATEGORY Visa Fees in Euros Visa Fees In SAR Long Term D Category visa 90 351 The above-mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid in Cash/ Card.
VFS SERVICE CHARGE
Applicants applying at the Latvia Visa Application Centre shall be levied a service charge of SAR 322.00 (VAT Included) payable in Cash/Card
Please Note:
- The applicable visa fee in Saudi Riyal 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.
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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-
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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
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Processing Time
Processing time varies according to the type of Long term D-category visa applied for.
Kindly note that if you are applying from VFS in Jeddah/Al Khobar or Riyadh, it will take additional 48 hours due to logistics
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Online Application Form
Every applicant needs to provide a printout of the Fully completed and signed Long Stay Visa Application Form of the Republic of Latvia: