Latvia Schengen Visa from United Kingdom

For travelers from the United Kingdom to Latvia, a Schengen visa is required for short stays and tourism purposes. This visa allows you to explore Latvia and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Ensure you have all the necessary documentation ready before applying to streamline the process.

2 visa centres·2 visa types·Starts at £35·Processed by VFS

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Visa centre	Tourism TA	Short Stay SS
London Latvia Visa Application Centre, London
Edinburgh Latvia Visa Application Centre, Edinburgh

Latvia visa centres in United Kingdom

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Document checklist

To apply for a Short Stay visa to Latvia, you will need to gather essential documents including a completed application form, a valid passport, recent passport-sized photographs, travel insurance, proof of accommodation, and evidence of sufficient financial means for your stay. Additional documents may be required based on your specific circumstances.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Full birth certificate
Required
Unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents' names. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is also required.
EEA/EU or Swiss national passport or ID card
Required
Passport or ID card of the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member.
Declaration from EU family member
Required
Signed declaration from the EU/EEA or Swiss national family member stating that the applicant is travelling with or joining them. Official form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/italy/uk/london/pdf/eu-declaration.pdf
Hotel Reservation
Required
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
Proof of joint travel with EU/EEA or Swiss family member
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing both the applicant's name and the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member's name, with travel dates to and from the Schengen Area.
Parental consent letter
Required
Written consent signed and dated by both biological parents authorizing the minor to travel.
Copies of parents' or legal guardians' passports
Required
Copies of the passports of the parents or legal guardians, required for minor applicants travelling without their parents or legal guardian.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Copy of passport personal details page
Required
Copy of the passport page or pages containing the holder's personal details.
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Proof of relationship
Required
Marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship to the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member. If not in English or German, a certified UK translation is required.
Student status letter
Required
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Confirmed return travel tickets
Required
Confirmed return travel tickets showing the applicant's name and travel dates.
UK immigration status proof
Required
UK residence permit endorsed in passport, biometric residence card, or digital proof of immigration status issued by the UK Home Office using a share code.
UK residence permit (or UK immigration status share code)
Required
Valid UK residence permit card showing the applicant’s right to reside in the UK; if no card is available or the digital permit is valid longer than the card, a UK Home Office immigration status share code printout is acceptable. Share code page: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
Self-employment confirmation letter from accountant, banker or solicitor
Required in some cases
Recent official headed letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor stating the applicant's self-employment or business ownership in the United Kingdom.
👔Self Employed
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Recent original letter from the local Jobcentre or Pension Service confirming benefits or pension status.
👔Unemployed
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Official recent letter confirming that the applicant receives benefits or is part of a pension scheme.
👔Retired
Car insurance
Required in some cases
Vehicle insurance document for travel by car.
👶Travelling with children
Car registration document
Required in some cases
Vehicle registration document required when the applicant travels by car.
👶Travelling with children
Certificate of Incorporation
Required in some cases
Companies House Certificate of Incorporation issued upon registering the business.
👔Self Employed
Certified translation
Required in some cases
Certified translation of required supporting documents when the originals are not in an accepted language. For this Switzerland EU/EEA and Swiss family visa, translations are required where specified for documents not in English, German, French, Italian or Spanish, and for certain minor documents into an official language of Switzerland or English.
👶Travelling with children
Company ownership or connection proof
Required in some cases
Additional proof demonstrating the connection between the applicant and the company when the applicant's name is not shown on the Certificate of Incorporation.
👔Self Employed
Court Ruling
Required in some cases
In sole custody cases, provide the relevant court ruling if applicable.
👶Travelling with children
Death certificate
Required in some cases
Death certificate of a deceased parent, used in sole custody situations.
👶Travelling with children
Driver joint travel cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel with the applicant and travel dates, required when the applicant is not the driver.
👶Travelling with children
Driver's driving licence
Required in some cases
Driving licence of the driver for travel by car.
👶Travelling with children
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Return or onward travel booking
Required in some cases
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Group member list
Required in some cases
List of group members' names for group accommodation reservations, if the names are not otherwise shown on the travel ticket.
🏠Hotel👶Travelling with children
Guardian passport copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the guardian's passport bio page and signature page if the signature is not on the bio page.
👶Travelling with children
Guardianship letter
Required in some cases
Letter or official document appointing a guardian for the minor.
👶Travelling with children
Host Cyprus residence permit copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the host's permit of stay in Cyprus, required if the host is a non-EU citizen.
🤝Host🏠Host
Host identity and Italy status proof
Required in some cases
Copy of the host's ID or passport including signature, and if the host is a non-EU citizen, copy of the host's Italian residence permit including signature.
🤝Host🏠Host👶Travelling with children
Invitation letter from family member or friend
Required in some cases
Letter from a family member or friend in Belgium confirming accommodation at their house or apartment, including full address details.
🤝Host🏠Host👶Travelling with children
Host passport bio page copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the host's passport biographical page.
🤝Host🏠Host👶Travelling with children
Joint travel confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated letter from the person named on an accommodation reservation confirming joint travel with the applicant.
🏠Hotel👶Travelling with children
Latvia additional examination questionnaire
Required in some cases
Completed questionnaire required by the Republic of Latvia for applicants subject to additional examination under Cabinet Regulation No. 554. Form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/latvia/uk/english/pdf/questionnaire-en-latvia.pdf
🌍AFG, Algeria, Bahrain +27
Latvia additional questionnaire
Required in some cases
Completed additional questionnaire required by the Republic of Latvia for adult visa applicants who are citizens of specified states, certain persons by place of residence or birth, and foreigners granted stateless or refugee status abroad. Official form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/latvia/uk/english/pdf/questionnaire-en.pdf
🌍AFG, Algeria, Bahrain +27
Invitation approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs
Required in some cases
Invitation approved by the Latvian Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, or invitation documentation containing the required inviter, invitee, travel purpose, stay, and address details. More information: http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/home/services/visas-and-invitations/letter-approved/
🤝Host🏠Host
Latvia additional security questionnaire
Required in some cases
Completed questionnaire required for certain nationalities and statuses under Latvian regulations. Form: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/latvia/uk/english/pdf/questionnaire-en.pdf
🌍AFG, Algeria, Bahrain +27
Latvian Embassy confirmed invitation letter
Required in some cases
Invitation letter confirmed by the Latvian Embassy in London for a visitor family/friends visa. Form/sample: https://www.vfsglobal.com/Latvia/UK/images/SC-Invitation-letter.jpg
🤝Host🏠Host
Marriage or civil partnership certificate
Required in some cases
Recent (≤6 months) marriage/civil partnership certificate
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and/or issued in the last 3 years.
Reservation holder ID or passport copy
Required in some cases
Photocopy of the passport or ID card of the person whose name appears on the accommodation reservation, including passport signature page if signature is not on the bio page.
🏠Hotel👶Travelling with children
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of Schengen visas issued in the last 3 years, if applicable.
Self-employment confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Recent original letter from an accountant, banker or solicitor on official headed paper stating the applicant's self-employment or business ownership in Türkiye.
👔Self Employed
Sponsor passport copy
Required in some cases
Original and copy of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's passport.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor proof of funds
Required in some cases
Document showing the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's available financial means.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsor proof of occupation
Required in some cases
Proof of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's occupation, following the same occupation evidence categories required for applicants.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Sponsorship cover letter
Required in some cases
Signed and dated cover letter from the sponsor confirming sponsorship.
👔Unemployed🤝Family
Travel payment proof
Required in some cases
Receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation for travel tickets when they were paid through a travel agency.
👶Travelling with children
Travel ticket payment proof
Required in some cases
Receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation for travel tickets when they were paid through a travel agency.
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Recent original letter from the local Jobcentre or Pension Service confirming benefits or pension status.
👔Unemployed
Unemployment or retirement explanation letter
Required in some cases
Signed cover letter from an unemployed or retired applicant explaining their financial situation when not receiving benefits.
👔Unemployed, Retired
Travellers' cheques
Optional
Traveller's cheques submitted as proof of sufficient financial means for the stay in Cyprus.

Booking your Latvia appointment

When scheduling your appointment at the Latvia Visa Application Centres in London or Edinburgh, it's advisable to book well in advance. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in. Bring all required documents organized and ready to present. Be prepared to answer questions about your travel plans and intentions.