Student visa
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24 Jun 2019
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Student Visa from Nigeria to Latvia
- An international student who wants to pursue an educational course in Latvia will have to obtain a student visa.
- To be eligible for a Latvian student visa, you must provide proof of being enrolled as a full-time student in one of Latvia’s institutions for higher education.
- You must also provide proof of full payment of tuition fee for the course.
- Your medical insurance must cover the total number of days you will be staying in Latvia as a student.
- The insurance must be valid for all Schengen countries for a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
- Student visa applicants must appear for a Residence Permit interview at the embassy.
- A residence permit is initially issued for one year and should be renewed annually. After five years of legal residence it is possible to apply for permanent residency. After ten years of legal residence it is possible to apply for Latvian citizenship (EU citizenship).
- Under normal conditions, your student visa will only take 7 days to process. But this is not certain and sometimes processing could take up to a month.
- A single mistake can cause your visa rejection. Applicants are advised to fill all forms carefully.
- Applicants must also show proof of accommodation for the whole duration of their intended stay in the country.
- Upon entering Latvia, students are required to apply for a residence permit at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs of Latvia (OCMA).
- Applicants may be required to sit for an interview before residence permit is issued.
