Basic Travel Requirements for Laotians visiting
Latvia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Latvian Visa.
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- An original passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from Latvia.
- Copies of your previous passports (if any).
- Two passport-sized photos of size 35mm x 45mm.
- A travel insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 euros coverage within Latvia and the entire Schengen zone.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your travel to Latvia.
- A flight itinerary with your entry and exit dates and flight number.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations valid for the duration of stay in Latvia.
- Applicants who intend to stay with a host must submit a document showing the residential address and contact details of the host.
- A certificate of good health showing that the applicant is free from any contagious disease.
- Proof of civil status and ties with the origin country such as a birth or marriage certificate.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Latvia.
- A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.
- A return-ticket to Laos.
Latvia Visa for Laotians
Facts about Latvia
Types of Latvia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 Working days | 90 Days |
| Business visa | 10-15 Working days | 90 Days |
| Student visa | 15 Days | Valid through study year |
| Medical visa | 10 Working days | 90 Days or more |
General Requirements for Latvia Visa
- A duly completed and signed visa application form.
- An original passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from Latvia.
- Copies of your previous passports (if any).
- Two passport-sized photos of size 35mm x 45mm.
- A travel insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 euros coverage within Latvia and the entire Schengen zone.
- A cover letter stating the purpose of your travel to Latvia.
- A flight itinerary with your entry and exit dates and flight number.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations valid for the duration of stay in Latvia.
- Applicants who intend to stay with a host must submit a document showing the residential address and contact details of the host.
- A certificate of good health showing that the applicant is free from any contagious disease.
- Proof of civil status and ties with the origin country such as a birth or marriage certificate.
- Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Latvia.
- A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.
- A return-ticket to Laos.
Latvia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
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- A Latvian tourist visa is a visa issued to a foreigner visiting Latvia
for tourism, visitation, sight-seeing, and other recreational
purposes. - Laotians
visiting Latvia must have a passport not older than 10 years with a
validity period of three months beyond their exit date and the
passport must have two blank pages for visa stamps. - Copies
of the Latvian tourist visa application form. - Two
recently taken passport photographs not more than a month. - Proof
of legal residents in your origin country. - A
letter stating the purpose of your visit to Latvia and the duration
of your stay in the country. - Proof
of your employment status and income are required. - Travel
health insurance amounting to 30,000 euros to cover your duration of
stay in the country and other Schengen countries. - Copy
of flight reservation. - Proof
of accommodation or hotel reservations in Latvia. - Bank statements of the last six months to show proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses while in Latvia.
- Employed
applicants are required to their letter of appointment, leave
letter, payment slips and bank statements for the last six months. - Retired
applicants are required to show proof of retirement and bank
statements of the last six months where their pension is been
deposited. - Self-employed
applicants are expected to submit the following documents: Tax
Clearance Certificate, Memorandum of Articles of Association,
Certificate of Incorporation of Company, Certificate of
Registration, Personal Income Certificate, letter of introduction
and their personal and business bank statements for the past six
months. - If
you are a student you are required to submit an attestation letter
from your school stating that the school authority is aware of your
absence. - Minors
traveling without their parents are required to submit a consent letter signed by both parents stating that they are aware of your trip. Applicants traveling with one parent are expected to submit a
consent letter signed by the absent parent.
Latvia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
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- The
Latvian business visa is a short-term Schengen visa issued to
foreigners visiting Latvia for business transactions. - Laotians who intend to attend trade fairs, conferences, business meetings or
to sign business deals in Latvia can apply for this visa. - The
Latvian visa allows foreigners to stay and travel within Latvia for
a duration of 90 days. - A
duly completed and signed Latvian business visa application form is
required. - A
passport with at least three months validity and two blank pages for
visa stickers is required. - Recently
taken passport sized photographs. - A
letter from the inviting company in Latvia is required.The letter
must state the detailed address of the company and your travel dates
and the purpose of your visit to the country. - A
letter from your employer stating that he is aware of your business
trip is required. - A
letter stating if the Latvian company or your employer is
responsible for your traveling expenses. - Bank
statement of the last six months to show proof of sufficient funds
to cover your duration of stay in the country. - Proof
of accommodation or hotel reservations in the country. - Proof
of paid visa application fee. - Travel
health insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros to cover accidents or illness while in the Schengen area.
Latvia Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
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- The Latvian student visa is a visa issued to foreigners who wish to study in an accredited learning institution in Latvia.
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Laotians
who wish to travel to Latvia for an internship, study, training or a
course can apply for this visa. - A
duly completed and signed Latvian student visa application form is
required. - Laotians
visiting Latvia must have a passport valid for a duration of three
months beyond their exit date and the passport must have two blank
pages for visa stamps. - Two
recently taken passport photographs not more than a month 35mm X
45mm in size. - A
medical certificate stating that the student is free from any contagious disease is required. - A
police certificate of good conduct stating that the applicant is free from any criminal offenses must be submitted. - A
bank statement not more than three months that show the financial status of the applicant is required. The bank statement should contain the name of the banks, the bank stamp, and the bank address. - Applicants
are expected to have a sum of 5160 Euros to cater for their first year of study in Latvia. - Sponsored
applicants are expected to show proof of sponsorship. - Proof
of admission to a learning institution in Latvia. The admission
letter must contain your course of study and the duration of your
course of study and that you are eligible and academically capable
for studies in Latvia. - Copy
of your flight return ticket after the expiry of your student visa. - Proof
of accommodation in Latvia. - Travel
medical insurance amounting to 30,000 euros to cover your entire study year in Latvia. - Copies
of your diploma or certificates of your previous learning
institution. - Proof of paid tuition fee.
- Proof
of paid visa application fee.
Latvia Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Latvia medical visa is a visa issued to foreigners who intend to get proper medical treatment in Latvia.
- A duly completed and signed medical visa application form is required.
- A passport with at least six months validity and blank passport pages for visa stamps is required.
- A local medical report from a Laos hospital stating the need for the patient transfer to Latvia must be submitted.
- Proof of paid medical fee.
- A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Latvia, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation.
- Proof of sufficient funds.
- A copy of your flight return ticket after the expiry of your medical visa.
- Travel medical insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros valid for the period of your stay in Latvia.
- Proof of paid Latvian medical visa application form.
- A Guarantee letter confirming that the patient will be able to provide for any additional costs arising during the treatment.
Latvia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Student visa
60.00 (EUR)
Medical visa
60.00 (EUR)
Latvia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Laos
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There is currently no embassy of Latvia in Laos. Laotians who wish to visit Latvia can apply for a visa in a nearby Schengen country.
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