Apply for Latvia Visa from Dubai – Complete Guide for UAE Residents

Exploring Latvia from Dubai? From medieval Riga, to the Baltic Sea beaches of Latvia to its forests and lakes Ifly Tourism will make it easy hassle-free for you to get your Latvia visa. With the assistance of experts and long Visa processing experience, we assist UAE residents with better efficacy in applying for a Latvia visiting visa from Dubai.

Latvia truly deserves to be explored — from fairytale castles to art nouveau architecture and long walks through the countryside, this country is an under-discussed destination. For leisure, family visits or cultural exploration, take the first step and get your Latvia visa from UAE.

What is Latvia visa?

A Latvia visa is an official document that granted to the applicant by the Latvian government or it may be carried out through an online application, which entitles persons to visit or stay in a country for a specific period of time and purpose. Most of the short-stay visas issued for Latvia are Schengen Visas (Type C) since it is a member of the Schengen Area.

1. Schengen type C visa for country of destination/Latvia

  • Tourism, Leisure or visiting friends and family etc.
  • Available for a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period.

2. Business Visa

  • To attend trade events, meetings, or for business visits.
  • Requires a business invitation letter.

3. Visitor Visa

  • For visiting relatives or friends.
  • An invite is must and it will only be considered valid when has the address proof of the host too

4. Transit Visa

  • For travellers in transit to non-Schengen final destinations via Lativa.

5. Student/Work/Long-Stay Visa

  • For extended stays such as business or education. Need extra paperwork and cannot be submitted under tourist category

Note: Ifly Tourism Offers Only Latvia Tourist and Latvia Buisness Visa

Passport: Home country passport with a minimum of six months validity. The new passport should have a minimum of 3 blank pages and also should submit the old passport if any. 

Application Form: Duly filled application form issued by the Embassy of Latvia. Fully concluded in English and signed and dated by the applicant himself ( signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

Valid UAE Residency: Emirates ID and Copy of the stamped residency visa (valid at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa / intended end of the journey)

Photocopies: 

  • 1 passport copy of pages containing personal data 
  • 1 copy of the signature page (signed by the passport holder 
  • 1 copy of UAE residence permit/visa 
  • Copies of previous Schengen visa if any

For GCC Nationals

  • Copy of valid Emirates ID card

Personal Photograph: 2 recent colour photographs 

  • Two identical photos. Not older than six months.
  • Photo size: 35x45mm.
  • In colourNo black and white
  • The Head should take 70-80% of the photo.
  • Brightly coloured background. Light grey is suggested. No patterns.
  • Facing the camera
  • Neutral face expression
  • Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

Personal Covering letter: Stating the intention of the travel and details of family members travelling are also recommended when applying for the Latvia Tourist visa from Dubai. 

Proof of sufficient financial means:

  • Six months original stamped and signed personal bank statement showing regular income, no deposits. Company owners can submit the bank statement of the company with a letter from the bank proving he is a signatory on this bank account.
  • Bank statements should not be “credit card statements”. If not enough balance on the current account, The applicant can also submit the personal saving account (cash is not accepted as proof of funds).
  • For retired persons: proof of pension or other regular income.
  • Please highlight your regular income (salary, pension, etc…) on the bank statement.

Medical Insurance- Overseas Travel Insurance

Requirements: Your insurance should be valid for the entire period of the requested visa and all Schengen countries. Minimum coverage 30,000 € and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not accepted). 

Letter from local employer/sponsor (NOL)-NOC Letter from the Employer:  The NOC should include name, postal address and telephone number of sponsor/company, with details about applicant’s working position, starting date of employment and salary and expected date to resume duties and purpose of travel. In the case of a partner, NOC should be obtained from other partners and Also valid trade license copy for the investor/partner of the company should be attached with the NOC.

In case of dependents- Sponsors valid passport copy and UAE residence visa to be attached with the cover letter.

If minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – establishing legal parenthood: Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption/custody decree, if parents are divorced / death certificate of parent (The Iceland Consulate may request to submit the original document at a later stage). 

Documents, need to be translated into English. “Letter of consent” (Authorization of Minors) from parents, including passport copies and valid UAE residence visa copies of both parents/ legal guardians in case the children are travelling with others.

Travel Documents: 

  • Confirmed return flight tickets
  • Hotel Reservation
  • Day wise travel plan (Itinerary)
  • If a company owner; Company Trade License Copy and if it is a partnership, NOC from the partner is also needed.
  • If Student: School / College / Institute ID Card
  • If Retired: Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
  • If Minor: Birth Certificate; No Objection Certificate from the parent’s non-accompanying parent 
  • If Visiting friend or relative: Invitation letter; Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit, Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.
  • If Sponsored: Sponsorship letter; Sponsor’s national ID proof or Resident permit, Updated bank statement of last 6 months, 
  • For Business Visa: Invitation letter from host Company stating the purpose of the trip, business details etc.

Travel Documents Required for Latvia Visa from Dubai

  • Confirmed flight bookings
  • Hotel reservations
  • Day-wise itinerary
  • Processing time in Dubai: 15–25 days (up to 5 extra working days during peak season)
  • Latvia visa fee from Dubai: — (changes frequently thus contact us to know current Latvia visa fee from UAE)
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All those people who hold a valid Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah or Umm Al Quwain visa with the passport of a country which is non-European need to apply for Schengen Visa from UAE before traveling to any of its member countries.

Please note that UAE passport holders do not require a visa to enter Latvia as tourists for stays of up to ninety days (and the same applies to most nationalities). Apply through official channels for the expatriates with the required documents.