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Latvia visas

Latvia business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can visit without a visa.

Ways to get a Latvia business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary-passport holders from the listed countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  2. Short-stay Schengen visa for business

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa and meet the Schengen requirements can apply.

    Stay
    Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Up to five years, depending on travel history, nationality rules and justified travel needs.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    €90 normally. An external application service may charge up to €120 extra. Other fee rules can apply.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an application accepted for processing with no issues; delays can occur.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate for your main destination, or first Schengen entry if there is no main destination.
    2. Submit no more than six months before your planned entry.
    3. Attend in person for your first application and interview, and provide biometric details if required.
    4. Pay the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries can make short business visits without a visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Latvia's embassy or consulate if Latvia is your main destination.
  2. Submit your application no more than six months before travel.
  3. Attend in person and have an interview for your first application. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for a decision.

What to bring

  • A travel document accepted for a Schengen visa.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required.

Good to know

  • Count short stays throughout the Schengen Area towards the same allowance.
  • The visa-free business visit exemption does not permit work in Latvia.
  • Latvia's funds requirement is €14 per day or a certified invitation letter.
  • A need for frequent travel may support a longer multiple-entry visa.
  • A visa's long validity does not increase the short-stay allowance.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Latvia?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa. Ordinary-passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries can make short business visits without a visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Latvia?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Short-stay Schengen visa for business (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Latvia without a business visa?

Ordinary-passport holders from the listed countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa.

How long can I stay on a Latvia business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Latvia business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: €90. Exemptions, reductions, increases and service fees can apply.

How long does a Latvia business visa take?

15 calendar days for an application accepted for processing with no issues; delays can occur.

How long is a Latvia business visa valid?

Schengen visas may be valid for up to five years; new applicants normally receive validity covering their intended trip. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Latvia business visa?

A travel document accepted for a Schengen visa.; Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required..

How do I apply for a Latvia business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Latvia's embassy or consulate if Latvia is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit your application no more than six months before travel. 3. 3. Attend in person and have an interview for your first application. Provide fingerprints and a digital photo if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for a decision.

What rules do I have to follow on a Latvia business visa?

Count short stays throughout the Schengen Area towards the same allowance. The visa-free business visit exemption does not permit work in Latvia. Latvia's funds requirement is €14 per day or a certified invitation letter.

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