Visa requirements

South Africa to Latvia

Choose the type of visa you need to travel from South Africa to Latvia.

Visa types

• Tourist visas

  Short stays for tourism, visiting family or friends.

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Tourism

• Student visas

  Studying, training or academic exchange.

  • Long-Stay Visa (D-type) and Temporary Residence Permit - Student

• Work / Immigration visas

  Working, settling or long-term immigration.

  • EU Blue Card - Latvia
  • Temporary Residence Permit for Employment

• Transit visas

  Passing through on the way to another country.

  • Schengen Transit Visa (Type C - Transit)

• Business visas

  Business trips, meetings and conferences.

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business

• Medical visas

  Medical treatment and health-related stays.

  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical Treatment

• Diplomatic visas

  Official, diplomatic and government travel.

  • Diplomatic Visa (for countries without bilateral waiver)

• Journalist visas

  Reporting, media and press assignments.

  • Long-Stay Visa (D-type) / TRP - Journalist/Foreign Correspondent
  • Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Journalist/Media

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