Required documents for longterm (D) visa

List of required documents to apply for a longterm (D) visa

If intended to stay in Latvia is planned for a longer period (more than 90 days and up to 12 months), an Applicant should apply for a national visa or long stay visa. National visas are issued for the duration of no more than one year.

Visa fee is 60 EUR

Study visa (full time, master degree)

1.      Passport (time period between the date of its issue and date of visa application must not exceed 10 years and passport must be valid for at least 3 months as of the end date of the planned trip);

2.      Invitation letter issued by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) (www.pmlp.gov.lv )

3.      E-Visa application form for Latvian National Visa (D) filled in on the Latvian Embassy to Kazakhstan website, printed out and personally signed in relevant boxes of the application form marked by a “signature” note. Visa application form is available here ;

4.      One photo on the white background, 70% should be covered by the face; photo should be attached to the application form by the Applicant;

5.      Health insurance for a period of 90 days from the date of arrival to Latvia, insurance coverage amount should be not less than 42 600 EUR;

6.      Proof of travel ticket booking;

7.      A written confirmation from a University or other officially accredited educational institution regarding the matriculation of the student;

8.      A document confirming the envisaged place of residence;

9.     Study contract (copy);

10.  Bank account statement for the last three months, minimum account balance for studies is 7440 EUR. In case of sponsorship – proof of it (e.g.  financial documents, a letter of guarantee) another person is paying for your studies ;

11. Other certificates and supporting documents relevant to the case (e.g. work experience certificate, IELTS/ TOEFL diploma, etc.).

(Post-graduate students (Master degree, PhD) and exchange students are exempted from payment of the State fee)

Erasmus and other Exchange Students

1.  Passport (time period between the date of its issue and date of visa application must not exceed 10 years and passport must be valid for at least 3 months as of the end date of the planned trip); 

2.  Invitation letter issued by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) (www.pmlp.gov.lv ); 

3.  Reference letter from home University; 

4.  E-Visa application form for Latvian National Visa D filled in on the website of the Latvian Embassy to Kazakhstan, printed out and signed in relevant boxes of the application form marked by “signature” note. Visa application form is available here ;

5.   One photo, on the white background, 70% should be covered by the face; photo should be attached to the application form by the Applicant; 

6.  Health insurance for the period of stay in Latvia from the date of arrival, insurance coverage amount should be not less than 42 600 EUR;

7.   Proof of ticket booking;

8.   Proof of sufficient financial means in the form of a letter from the home university stating that the student has been granted a scholarship. The minimum monthly amount for stay in Latvia for students is 620 EUR. If the university’s sponsorship letter states a smaller amount, additional proof is required indicating the availability of the missing amount for the entire period of stay in Latvia.

(Students participating in Erasmus+ program are exempted from payment of State fee.)

Work visa (work agreement)

1. Passport (time period between the date of its issue and date of visa application must not exceed 10 years and passport must be valid for at least 3 months as of the end date of the planned trip);

2. Invitation letter issued by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) (www.pmlp.gov.lv );

3. E-Visa application form for Latvian National Visa D filled in on the website of the Latvian Embassy to Kazakhstan, printed out and signed in relevant boxes of the application form marked by “signature” note. Visa application form is available here ;

4. One photo, on white background, 70% should be covered by the face; photo should be attached to the application form by the Applicant;

5. Health insurance for the period of stay in Latvia from the date of arrival, insurance coverage amount should be not less than 42 600 EUR;

6. Work agreement (signed by employer and employee);

7.  Proof of flight ticket or booking;

8.  Proof of the accommodation for your stay in Latvia

9.   Proof of the monthly financial means not less than 1373 EUR (provide proof for the period before first salary!!!) ;

10. Optional - Job reference from your previous working place;

11. Optional - Other documents, e.g. certificates proving qualification, statements from previous working places etc.

Visa Applications for Residence Permit (only with the OCMA decision granting the rights of residence)

1.  Passport (time period between the date of its issue and date of visa application must not exceed 10 years and passport must be valid for at least 3 months as of the end date of the planned trip);

2.  Copy of the Decision of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs proving the Applicant has been granted the rights of residence in Latvia;

3.  E-Visa application form for Latvian National Visa D filled in on the website of the Latvian Embassy to Kazakhstan, printed out and signed in relevant boxes of the application form marked by “signature” note. Visa application form is available here ;

4.  One photo on white background, 70% should be covered by the face; photo should be attached to the application form by the Applicant;

5.  Health insurance for the 90 days period from the date of arrival to Latvia, insurance coverage amount should be not less than 42 600 EUR;

6.  Visa fee is 60 EUR (Minors younger than 16 are exempted of State fee payment)