Basic Travel Requirements for Egyptians visiting
Latvia
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Latvian Visa.
- Passport with a validity of at least six months from the period of exiting the country. The passport must contain two blank pages.
- Correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two copies of identical passport photographs taken with a white background. The photographs must not be older than 6 months.
- Original bank statement covering the last six months prior to the period of visa application.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
- Proof of civil status.
Latvia Visa for Egyptians
Facts about Latvia
Crimes involving illegal drugs attract huge fines and lengthy prison sentences.
Types of Latvia Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 3 weeks | 90 days |
| Business visa | 3 weeks | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 15 days | 24 hours |
General Requirements for Latvia Visa
- Passport with a validity of at least six months from the period of exiting the country. The passport must contain two blank pages.
- Correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two copies of identical passport photographs taken with a white background. The photographs must not be older than 6 months.
- Original bank statement covering the last six months prior to the period of visa application.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
- Proof of civil status.
Latvia Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners traveling to Latvia for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation and relaxation purposes.
- Foreign nationals traveling to Latvia to visit his/her friends or relatives residing in the country can also apply for this visa.
- Applicants of this visa should be in possession of a letter of invitation from their host. The letter should state the relationship between the applicant and the host and also the valid contact information of the host.
- If the applicant is employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer confirming the applicant’s leave is required. The letter should also state the duration and purpose of the visit.
- Non-Egyptians applying for this visa should provide a copy of their residence permit during the visa application process.
- If the applicant is under the age of 18 years, the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate should be provided. If the applicant is traveling with one of their parents, a notarized consent signed by both the parents is required.
- Foreigners on this visa cannot receive payments for the services they render while they are in the country.
- Holders of this visa can attend festivals and events while they are in the country.
- A document which shows that you have the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of this visa is required.
Latvia Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who are traveling to Latvia for business purposes.
- Foreigners in Latvia for business are permitted to negotiate and sign business contracts during their time in the country.
- During your visit to Latvia, you can attend business seminars, trade fairs, and conferences relating to your profession.
- An official letter of invitation from the company in Estonia printed on the company letterhead should be provided. The letter should introduce the applicant and contain the valid contact address of the company, as well as, the duration and purpose of the visit.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Egypt confirming awareness and allowance of the business leave is required. The letter must contain the contact information of the company, applicant’s job position, salary level, and duration of the visit.
- The business letter from the host company should also state who bears the cost during the applicant’s visit to the country.
- If there have been previous business dealings between the two companies, proof of this is required.
- Non-Egyptians should provide a copy of a valid residence permit during the visa application process.
- Foreigners are not permitted to receive payments for the services they render while they are in the country.
Latvia Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of making short stops in Latvia.
- This visa enables foreigners to join a connecting flight from Latvia to the country of their destination.
- Visa and other entry permits of the destination country are required.
- Flight ticket of the destination country should be provided.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the unabridged copy of your birth certificate should be provided.
- Foreigners are not allowed to be paid for the services they render during their time in the country.
- You cannot enroll in any of the institutions in the country.
- Foreigners are expected to leave the country on or before the visa expires.
Latvia Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (EUR)
Business visa
60.00 (EUR)
Transit visa
60.00 (EUR)
Latvia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Egypt
Cairo
8th floor, Abou El Feda Building, Abou El Feda, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/egypt
embassy.egypt@mfa.gov.lv
+2 (02) 2738 4188