✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting family or friends
- Stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Required Documents:
- Schengen visa application form
- Passport (valid for 3+ months after return)
- 2 biometric passport-size photos
- Travel itinerary (flight bookings)
- Hotel booking OR invitation letter from Latvian host (official invitation preferred)
- Cover letter explaining purpose of visit
- Travel insurance (€30,000 minimum coverage)
- 6-month personal bank statement
- Proof of employment or business registration
- FRC (if visiting relatives)
- CNIC + passport copy
- Visa Fee: €80 + VFS charges
📍 Note: Latvia is represented by Hungary’s Embassy in Islamabad for visa processing. Applications are submitted via Gerry’s VFS Hungary.
💼 2. Business Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Attending business meetings, trade fairs, or corporate visits
Additional Documents:
- Invitation letter from Latvian company (mentioning visit purpose and duration)
- Letter from Pakistani company/employer (on letterhead)
- Proof of business registration (NTN, SECP, Chamber of Commerce)
- Business bank statement (6 months)
- Proof of ongoing business relationship (emails, contracts, etc.)
- Travel and accommodation bookings
- All documents listed for Visit Visa
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (Type D – Long Stay + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Joining spouse, child, or parent legally residing in Latvia
Required Documents:
- National visa application form (Type D)
- Valid passport
- Residence permit approval by the Latvian Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA)
- Marriage or birth certificate (translated into Latvian & attested)
- FRC from NADRA
- Sponsor’s Latvian ID/residence permit copy
- Proof of accommodation in Latvia
- Sponsor’s proof of income
- Police clearance certificate
- Health insurance
- Visa Fee: €100–120
📌 Residence permit application is typically submitted by the sponsor in Latvia before visa application.
🎓 4. Student Visa (Type D + Residence Permit for Study)
Purpose:
- Higher education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD) in Latvia
Required Documents:
- Acceptance letter from Latvian university
- Proof of tuition fee payment
- Academic documents (attested by IBCC & HEC, translated)
- Proof of sufficient financial means: ~€6,000–€7,000/year
- Accommodation letter (dorm contract or private rental)
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Travel health insurance
- Passport + photos
- Visa application + residence permit application
- Visa Fee: €100–120
📌 You must apply for residence permit first (online or via sponsor in Latvia), then apply for the visa.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (Type D + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Long-term employment in Latvia
Procedure:
- Employer in Latvia applies for your residence and work permit at OCMA
- Once approved, you apply for Type D visa at VFS
Documents Required:
- Employment contract from Latvian company
- Work & residence permit approval from OCMA
- Valid passport
- Educational and experience certificates (attested + translated)
- CV
- Proof of accommodation
- Health insurance
- Medical and police clearance certificates
- Passport-size photos
- Visa Fee: €100–120
📌 Must apply for residence card after arrival in Latvia.
🏢 Where to Apply from Pakistan:
- Applications are submitted through Gerry’s VFS Global – Hungary
- Latvia visas are processed by the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad
- VFS Locations: Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
- VFS Hungary Website for Latvia
💶 Visa Fees Summary:
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | €80 |
| Study/Work/Family (D) | €100–120 |
| VFS Service Fee | ~€30 (PKR equiv.) |
⏳ Processing Times:
| Visa Type | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business Visa | 15–30 working days |
| Family/Study/Work | 30–90+ days |
✅ Tips for Pakistani Applicants:
- All documents must be translated into Latvian or English
- For Study, Family, or Work: residence permit approval is mandatory before applying for visa
- Start your process 3 months in advance
- Ensure your financial documents and statements are genuine
- Book your VFS appointment early