Latvia Tourist Visa: Informative Guide For 2024

Latvia is quite a preferred tourist destination. The country welcomes a lot of travellers from across the world every year. Tourists travel for different time durations, in different locations in the country and in different numbers of groups. There is a need for the visa in whichever form may be the traveller is travelling and the visa is granted based on all these factors. This blog will give you all the required information about the Latvia tourist visa, the application process, the requirements and all the other end-to-end details.  

What is a Latvia Tourist Visa

Latvia is a part of the Schengen area. You will require a Schengen visa to visit the country. The tourist visa allows the travellers to meet the purpose of tourism or meet family and friends if in the country. With a Schengen visa, you will be allowed to freely travel within all the Schengen countries including Latvia for a period of 90 to 180 days depending upon the need. 

Travellers travelling to the country of Latvia need to get a tourist visa to be able to travel to the country. The country does not allow the entry of individuals without a valid visa. To get the visa there is a proper process that needs to be adopted step-wise. If the visa application is not made the right way, there are chances that the visa may face denial. That is why it is important to know the details about the steps and requirements while applying for the visa. 

Requirements for a Latvia Tourist Visa

The following are the details about the requirements that need to be fulfilled to get a visa to Latvia as a tourist:

• You need to have a passport with a validity of 6 months from the departure date and there must be an availability of the blank page in the passport for the stamp to be placed
• You must get the passport-sized photographs clicked according to the guidelines of the country
• The application form must be duly filled with authentic information
• You must have a copy of your birth certificate showing the civil status
• You must provide a copy of your marriage certificate if applicable
• You must book your stay in advance in the country, and provide proof of the same 
• You must have sufficient financial balance with you to sustain your stay in the country and most importantly, you must have proof of the same to provide for the visa application
• It is important to have travel insurance and provide proof of the same
• You must provide proof of your occupation 
• You must provide a cover letter or an itinerary of your trip with a detailed explanation
• Lastly, you must provide the tickets for both sides to get the visa 

These are the requirements for the Latvia tourist visa, however, the requirements are subject to change with the change in the rules and regulations of the country. It is recommended to get the right requirement information on the official site before applying for the visa and arrange the documents accordingly. 

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Application Process for a Latvia Tourist Visa

The application for a Latvia tourist visa has to be made through the nearest consulate or embassy of the country. The following are the steps for the same:

• The first step into getting a Latvia visa is to get all the documents mentioned above in the hands reach. Prepare all the documents well in advance
• There is an E-visa system for the country, you need to get the application form from there. Once you find the form fill it out online and then print it. Sign the visa application
• Once the application is completely ready with the details and the signature, go and submit the application to a consulate or the embassy of the country. Three may be a requirement of appointment beforehand for the submission of the application and the document. Contact the centre to see if the appointment is required
• The application is required to be submitted at least 15 to 30 days before the trip and no longer than 6 months before the trip
• You will be informed if you will be interviewed and get the biometrics registered right at the time of submission or need to come back for the same
• The last step in the tourist visa to Latvia application is to pay the application fee

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Latvia Tourist Visa Fees 

The following are the details about the Latvis tourist visa fees for the application and additional charges:

Product	Fees in INR
Visa application	4900
VFS fee	1642
Service charges	1770

Processing Time for a Latvia Tourist Visa

The procession of the visa takes time. In the case of a Latvia student visa. The processing time is 15 days on average. This time is not certain or fixed. There are instances where the application has taken even 45 days to get approved. The time basically depends upon the complexity of the case and the aptness.

It is recommended to submit the application early but not earlier than 6 months to have hassle-free travel. 

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FAQs

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