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Schengen Visa to Latvia

Latvia

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what is the schengen area

The Schengen Area is an area comprising 26 European countries that have officially abolished all passport and all other types of border control at their mutual borders. The area mostly functions as a single jurisdiction for international travel purposes, with a common visa policy. The area is named after the 1985 Schengen Agreement signed in Schengen, Luxembourg.

The 26 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

what is the schengen visa

A Schengen visa is a short-stay visa that allows a person to travel to any members of the Schengen Area, per stays up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes.

The Schengen visa is the most common visa for Europe. It enables its holder to enter, freely travel within, and leave the Schengen zone from any of the Schengen member countries. There are no border controls within the Schengen Zone.

schengen visa
to
Latvia

Latvia is another one of the beautiful Baltic states, which joined the European Union in 2004 and is now part of the Schengen Area. To travel there for a short trip lasting fewer than 90 days, you will need a Latvia Schengen Visa.

SCHENGEN VISA
REQUIREMENTS

If you’re traveling to Latvia, you will need a Schengen Visa if you are a citizen of a non-Schengen country without a visa-free travel agreement with the area, or if you have been refused visa-free travel. For longer stays to work or study you will need a national visa.

01.

two recently taken passport-style photos

02.

passport or other travel documents that are less than 10 years old and valid for at least three months after your departure date from the Schengen Area

03.

travel and medical insurance

04.

a cover letter stating your itinerary and the purpose of your visit

05.

flight itinerary

06.

proof of accommodation

07.

proof of your civil status

This is a general and cursory list of criteria. RK OVERSEAS’ experienced consultants will review your requirement and provide you with a detailed list to maximize hit rate.