Student Visa from Nigeria to Latvia

Student Visa from Nigeria to Latvia Description

  • 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.

Student Visa from Nigeria to Latvia Requirements

  • Fully completed and signed visa application form
  • Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
  • A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Latvia.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Latvia.
  • A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
  • Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Latvia.
  • Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
      • Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
      • Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Latvia. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
  • Proof of paid visa fee.  €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
Validity: 1 year
Processing Time: 10 -15 days
Cost: Not available
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Latvia currently does not maintain a personal embassy in Nigeria, but the Swedish embassy in Abuja represents Slovakia and Latvia.

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