Tourist visa · Viet Nam to Latvia

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Tourism

Embassy required

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
15 calendar days standard, up to 45 calendar days if additional checks needed
Fee
EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-11), free (children under 6)
Validity
90 days within any 180-day period
Entry
Single entry

Standard Schengen Type C visa for tourism purposes in Latvia. Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 must apply at a Latvian embassy, consulate, or authorized VFS Global application centre before travel. Applications may be submitted 6 months to 15 days before travel (seafarers may submit up to 9 months before). Latvia must be the main destination of the trip (the country where you will spend the most days). Since June 2024, the standard Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 for adults. Reduced fee of EUR 35 applies for citizens of Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine under EU visa facilitation agreements. As of November 2024, a mandatory questionnaire must be included with the visa application for citizens of specified states.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 who require a Schengen visa for short stays in the Schengen area.

  • Financial

    Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to cover accommodation, living expenses, and return travel.

    Minimum funds: EUR 14 per day (stays up to 30 days) or EUR 780 per month (stays over 30 days)

  • Purpose of visit

    Must demonstrate genuine tourism purpose with a clear itinerary and return travel plans.

    Includes
    • Tourism
  • Criminal record

    Must not be listed in the Schengen Information System (SIS). Must not pose a threat to public policy, internal security, or public health.

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3

  • Photo

    Count: 1; Specifications: One recent colour photograph (35x45mm), taken within the last 6 months against a white background, face covering approximately 80% of the frame.

  • Bank statement

    Months required: 3

  • Travel insurance

    Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: Hotel reservation, invitation approved by OCMA; Must cover full stay: Yes

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Schengen visa application form; Form url: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/applying-visa

  • Cover letter

    Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.

  • Travel itinerary

    Provide an itinerary showing travel dates, destinations and planned accommodation.

    Must include addresses: Yes; Must include dates: Yes

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: ["credit_card", "debit_card", "bank_transfer"]; Amount: EUR 90

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Gather all required documents including passport, photo, insurance, bank statements, accommodation proof, flight reservations, and cover letter.

  2. Online application

    Complete the Schengen visa application form electronically, print it out and sign it. Download from the Latvian MFA website or the embassy website.

  3. Appointment booking

    Schedule an appointment at the Latvian embassy, consulate, or authorized VFS Global application centre. Apply between 6 months and 15 days before planned travel.

  4. Fee payment

    Pay the visa fee at the time of application submission.

  5. Biometrics

    Provide biometric data (10 fingerprints and digital photograph) at the application appointment. Biometrics are valid for 59 months and may not need to be retaken if previously provided for another Schengen visa within the past 5 years.

  6. Document submission

    Submit all documents in person and attend interview if required. Applications are submitted through VFS Global in most countries.

  7. Processing wait

    Wait for visa processing decision. Standard processing time is 15 calendar days. May take up to 45 days in complex cases or if additional documents are required.

  8. Visa collection

    Collect your passport with visa sticker from the embassy/consulate or VFS centre, or receive via courier if available.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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