Latvia visa requirements checklist for Delhi consulate

Latvia Visa Requirements at Delhi Consulate

Complete documentation and requirements for all visa types at the Latvia consulate in Delhi

Common Requirements for All Visa Types

These documents are required for all visa types at Delhi consulate:

Travel Documents

  • Confirmed Hotel bookings

    Confirmed Hotel as per the ticket (with hotel Name, Address, Telephone number and Email. Id).  Hotel booking is not required if the accommodation is included in the Invitation

  • Confirmed Air Tickets

    Return ticket, covering all the sectors

  • Travel Insurance

    It should be as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information on Travel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website. Travel Insurance should have special condition The geographical area for this policy stands changed to worldwide.

Proof of Funds

  • Bank Statement

    Latest Personal Bank Statement (Original) last 3 months i.e. sealed and signed by Bank Authorities.

  • Income Tax Return

    Personal ITR For Last 2 years

Visa Type Specific Requirements

Additional documents required for each visa type

Business Visa

Personal Documents

  • Valid passport

    Must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20-year validity are NOT acceptable

  • Signed Visa Form

    1 Form (Online filled visa application Only) https://epak.pmlp.gov.lv/NVIS.EService001.WebSite/?.

  • Passport Size Photos

    3 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5mm x 4.5mm) without glasses, hat/ cap or any other haed covering.

  • Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Latvia on Company Letterhead, mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .

    Covering Letter should have an instruction to dispatch the passports to the below mentioned address after visa approval.

Occupation Proof

  • If you are an employee

    Last 3 months salary slips NOC from Company

  • If you are proprietor/owner of the company

    Company’s Original Bank statement of last 6 months Stamped from Bank Company’s ITR of Last 3 years Company proof (GST/ Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed etc) Cover letter on company’s Letterhead

  • If the applicant is sponsored

    proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)

Business Documents

  • Company Cover Letter

    Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Latvia on Company Letterhead, mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .

  • Invitation Letter

    Invitation Letter with Company Seal and the Signatures of the Authorized Signatory. Scanned copy of the Invitation Letter is also accepted. The invitation should be dated not later than 6 month prior to the application date.

Fees

Rs. 8120/-. for Adult Rs. 4060/-. for Child VFS charges Rs. 2440/- (payable in cash)

Processing Time

15 Days from date of submission. NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: Monday to Friday. Collection Days: Monday to Friday. Visa Section Working Days: Monday to Friday.

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Tourist Visa

Personal Documents

  • Valid passport

    Must not be older than 10 years also it must be valid for at least THREE MONTHS longer than the intended stay. The passport must also have at least TWO BLANK PAGES to affix the visa and should be along with all old passport booklets. Handwritten passports, Passports with observation and passports of 20-year validity are NOT acceptable

  • Signed Visa Form

    1 Form (Online filled visa application Only) https://epak.pmlp.gov.lv/NVIS.EService001.WebSite/?.

  • Passport Size Photos

    3 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) should be latest with 80% face coverage and white background (3.5mm x 4.5mm) without glasses, hat/ cap or any other haed covering.

  • Signed Cover letter

    Personal Covering Letter (The Visa Officer, Embassy of Latvia) with mentioning duration of visit, purpose of visit, expenses clause .Details of all Applicants with name, passport number, If Applicable

Occupation Proof

  • If you are an employee

    Last 3 months salary slips NOC from Company

  • If you are proprietor/owner of the company

    Company’s Original Bank statement of last 6 months Stamped from Bank Company’s ITR of Last 3 years Company proof (GST/ Incorporation certificate/Partnership Deed etc) Cover letter on company’s Letterhead

  • If you are a student

    Leave letter issued from School School ID

  • If the applicant is sponsored

    proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation by completing a national form of the Schengen State concerned (seethe website of the Member State of destination

  • If the applicant is retired

    1.Proof of retirement Pension statements for the last three months Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business. For Minors

  • If minor is accompanied by one parent/travelling alone shall provide a ATTESTED AFFIDAVIT from relevant home department is required.

    Affidavit noc from other parent side, if only one parent is traveling along with child. Child birth certificate should be notarized BIOMETRIC MANDATORY for all Applicants w.e.f. 02-Nov-2015. (Please see instructions below)

For honeymooners

  • Marriage certificate or Marriage Card

    Copy of marriage certificate is required.

  • Engagement /Marriage Photograph

    2-3 photographs of the bride and groom together are required.

  • Note: If bride or groom is not employed, then the Financials of the parents are required (Check According to the above-mentioned occupations)

Fees

Rs. 8120/-. for Adult Rs. 4060/-. for Child VFS charges Rs. 2440/- (payable in cash)

Processing Time

15 Days from date of submission. NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: Monday to Friday. Collection Days: Monday to Friday. Visa Section Working Days: Monday to Friday.

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Work Visa

Personal Documents

  • Valid passport

    With at least 3 months validity from the date of travel

  • Visa Form

    1 Form (Online filled visa application Only) https://epak.pmlp.gov.lv/NVIS.EService001.WebSite/?.

  • Declaration Form and Data Protection Form (EU)

    It is mandatory to be signed by the applicant.

  • Passport Size Photos

    3 Photograph (Fresh ones i.e. NOT used earlier for any visa) , as per Schengen specifications.

  • Signed Cover letter

    Covering letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Latvia

  • Covering Letter should have an instruction to dispatch the passports to the below mentioned address after visa approval.

    Please courier my passport to the following address:- Pax Name: __________ Address: 30/28, IIIrd Floor, (Opp. Mughal Mahal Restaurant) East Patel Nagar, New Delhi - 110008

Work Documents

  • Original Work Permit.

Medical Requirement

  • Travel Insurance as per Schengen specification, matching with ticket dates with risk coverage of Euro 30,000. Travel insurance should be valid for 15 days after return. For downloading the list of Approved Insurance Companies and detailed information onTravel Insurance please visit our visa forms section of our website.

Fees

Equivalent to EUR 90 (single entry) To be checked with the Embassy at the time of Submission.

Processing Time

3 - 4 weeks. NOTE Please note that above is only an indicative processing time which is based on the current trend. Actual processing time may vary and is at sole discretion of the Visa Consular of the Embassy/Consulate. Submission Days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Collection Days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Visa Section Working Days: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Special Instructions: NOTE :-Further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required which is on the discretion of the embassy.

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Contact Information

Latvia Embassy/Consulate in Delhi

Address

C15, Malcha Marg, Chanakyapuri New Delhi, 110 021

Tel

011 41077017

Website

www.mfa.gov.lv/lv/india/

Email

embassy.india@mfa.gov.lv consulate.india@mfa.gov.lv