🇱🇻 Latvia · Tourism
Schengen Visa (Short-Stay, ≤90 days) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €90 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Application at LV diplomatic/consular mission abroad
- Visa fee
- Documents per visa category
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/visas-and-invitations.
- Typical processing: ~15 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/visas-and-invitations · verified 2026-06-08
Criminal record
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/visas-and-invitations · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/visas-and-invitations · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/visas-and-invitations · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/visas-and-invitations · verified 2026-06-08
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.