If you have purchased travel services (holidays, flights, train tickets, hotel bookings, etc.) from Estravel Latvia, we offer a full range of services for processing and obtaining visa documents. Our experienced travel consultants work closely with foreign embassies and consular departments both in Latvia and abroad, helping you to save time and avoid complicated formalities.
Check visa requirements before you travel
Entry requirements in different countries around the world can vary significantly depending on your nationality, the purpose of your trip and your chosen destination. Before your planned trip, it is important to clarify all the necessary conditions and entry requirements in good time.
Find out whether you need a visa when travelling abroad – information for citizens and non-citizens. Please note that entry rules for Latvian citizens and non-citizens often differ, so we urge you to carefully check the relevant passport category before purchasing tickets.
Entry into Latvia and services for citizens of other countries
If you are planning to host foreign guests, business partners or relatives in Latvia, it is important to check in good time that their entry documents comply with the requirements of the Schengen Area and the legislation of the Republic of Latvia.
Find out whether you need a visa to enter Latvia?
Consular information and safety whilst travelling
If you require further detailed official consular information, as well as information on foreign embassies and missions, visa requirements when entering or leaving Latvia, safety advice and other current news, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia. Whilst travelling, we also recommend that you register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Register so that the authorities can contact you quickly in an emergency.
Valid travel documents
Please remember that the responsibility for ensuring you have a valid travel document lies with the traveller. Make sure your passport or ID card is in good condition and is not damaged. For comprehensive information on valid travel documents and how to apply for them, visit the website of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs.
Documents required to obtain a visa
The list of documents may vary depending on the consular requirements of the specific country and the purpose of your visit; however, the following basic documents are usually required when applying for a visa:
- A valid passport with a validity period of at least 6 months beyond the planned date of return to the country.
- At least 2 completely blank pages in the visa section of the passport (for the visa sticker and border control stamps).
- One colour photograph, 3 x 4 cm, taken within the last 3 months against a light-coloured background.
- A visa application form for the relevant country, completed and signed by the applicant.
- A valid travel insurance policy covering the entire duration of the stay (if required by the relevant country’s embassy).
Estravel Latvia’s specialists will be happy to provide you with consular support, help you complete the application forms correctly and ensure that your documents are submitted to the relevant authorities.