Latvia visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Laotians visiting Latvia

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Latvian Visa.


  • A duly completed and signed visa application form. 
  • An original passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from Latvia. 
  • Copies of your previous passports (if any). 
  • Two passport-sized photos of size 35mm x 45mm.
  • A travel insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 euros coverage within Latvia and the entire Schengen zone.
  • A cover letter stating the purpose of your travel to Latvia.
  • A flight itinerary with your entry and exit dates and flight number.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations valid for the duration of stay in Latvia.
  • Applicants who intend to stay with a host must submit a document showing the residential address and contact details of the host.
  • A certificate of good health showing that the applicant is free from any contagious disease.
  • Proof of civil status and ties with the origin country such as a birth or marriage certificate.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Latvia.
  • A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.
  • A return-ticket to Laos.


Latvia Visa for Laotians

Facts about Latvia


Latvia is a small country which offers tourists a taste of nature at its very best. Tourists in the country are usually spoilt for choice with the plethora of attractions available in the country. The country offers tourists the opportunity to dream away on its white sand beaches or cycle through one of the many nature trails or having a relaxing time at one of the nature parks. Every moment is sure going to be a moment to cherish.
 
Tourist visits to Latvia are gradually increasing as more and more tourists get to discover the spectacular attractions on offer in the country. In the first three months of 2017, over 2.6 million foreign tourists visited the country which is a 7% increase in the number that visited the country during the same period the previous year. The majority of tourists who visited the country during this period were Russians followed by Estonians.
 
Foreigners traveling to Latvia will be refused entry into the country if they are found to be in possession of more than €10,000 or its equivalent in any currency. Anyone caught driving under the influence of alcohol will be jailed immediately. 

Types of Latvia Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 10 Working days 90 Days
Business visa 10-15 Working days 90 Days
Student visa 15 Days Valid through study year
Medical visa 10 Working days 90 Days or more

General Requirements for Latvia Visa


  • A duly completed and signed visa application form. 
  • An original passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from Latvia. 
  • Copies of your previous passports (if any). 
  • Two passport-sized photos of size 35mm x 45mm.
  • A travel insurance confirmation of a minimum of 30,000 euros coverage within Latvia and the entire Schengen zone.
  • A cover letter stating the purpose of your travel to Latvia.
  • A flight itinerary with your entry and exit dates and flight number.
  • Proof of accommodation or hotel reservations valid for the duration of stay in Latvia.
  • Applicants who intend to stay with a host must submit a document showing the residential address and contact details of the host.
  • A certificate of good health showing that the applicant is free from any contagious disease.
  • Proof of civil status and ties with the origin country such as a birth or marriage certificate.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Latvia.
  • A bank statement for the last 3 months before the application period.
  • A return-ticket to Laos.


Latvia Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

60.00 (EUR)

Medical visa

60.00 (EUR)

Latvia Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Laos


Location

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There is currently no embassy of Latvia in Laos. Laotians who wish to visit Latvia can apply for a visa in a nearby Schengen country.

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Frequently Asked Questions


When is the best time to visit Latvia?

The best time to visit Latvia is between April and September, which has comparatively warmer weather than in the colder months of winter.


What language do they speak in Latvia?

The official language spoken in Latvia is Latvian. 


What does Latvia import and export?

Latvia's main export include wood and wood products, metals, foodstuffs, and textiles and its main imports are machinery, oil, foodstuffs, and chemical products. Latvia's main trading partners are Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, Poland, and the United Kingdom.


What is Latvia famous for?

Latvia is home to the widest waterfall in Europe: Ventas Rumba, at 110 m (360 ft) wide, though only 2 m high.