Latvia Study Visa

It is a home of educational institutions that offer high-quality education. Along with affordable studies, you can also explore breathtaking spots in Latvia.
Every year about 5,500 International Students choose to study in Latvia. If you want to study in Latvia, we will guide you with everything about studies in Latvia.

Why study in Latvia?

There are various following reasons to study in Latvia.

• In Latvia, along with your study, you are allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week.
• Study programs with superior quality education.
• Degrees from any Latvia institute are globally recognized.
• In Latvia, with a reasonable cost of studying, you will enjoy a high standard lifestyle with a low living cost.
• Numerous work opportunities after study.

Note that to study in Latvia, you need to obtain a study visa.

How to get a Latvia Study Visa?

Before applying for a study visa, you have to check whether you need a visa or not. As Latvia is one of the Schengen Area countries, it allows nationals of various countries to enter the state without obtaining an additional visa. It usually depends on your nationality, whether you need it or not.

1. For EU/EEA/Swiss nationals:

If you are from any EU/EEA/Swiss, you do not need a visa to study in Latvia. You are allowed to enter the stay without a visa for up to 90-days within six months. If your course of study is more prolonged than 90-days, you need to apply at the OCMA (Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs) in Riga.

2. For Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals:

If you are from any Non-EU/EEA/Swiss country, you need to apply for a study visa to study in Latvia. All you need to apply for a Latvia Study Visa (Long-Term Visa).It is a type of long-stay visa for study purposes and allows you to stay in the state for more than 90-days.

But if your course of study is not longer than 90-days, you can also apply for a Short-Stay Visa. It will allow you to stay in the state for up to 90-days within six months.

After you arrive in Latvia, you need to apply for a residence permit; it will allow you to remain in the state as long as your course of study. It will take several weeks to get a residence permit. You need to have the following documents to obtain a residence permit.

• Travel document
• Application form which can claim at (OCMA) 
• Confirmation letter from Latvian institution
• Health insurance 
• Proof that shows sufficient funds 

Keep in mind: You only apply for a Latvia Study Visa when you have an acceptance letter from the Latvian Institute.

What will be the required documents for a Latvia Study Visa?

You need the following documents to get a study visa for Latvia.

1. Completed and signed Latvia Study Visa Application Form

2. Invitation letter from Latvian institution

3. Admission letter

4. Valid passport

5. Passport size photo 

6. All-Academic Documents 

7. English Proficiency Certificate (i.e.PTE, TOEFL, IELTS)

8. CV

9. Police clearance certificate

10. A bank statement stating enough financial funds 

What will be the processing time for a Latvia Study Visa?

It will take around 15-days for visa processing.

What will be the cost of a Latvia Study Visa?

The cost of a Latvia Study Visa will be 60 EUR.

What will be the studying cost of Latvia?

In Latvia, for undergraduate programs, the average tuition fee is about EUR 3000 to EUR 5000, and for masters programs, it will range from EUR 1,700 to EUR 3,700 in a year.

What will be the living cost for a student in Latvia?

In Latvia, the living cost for a student is around €450 to €700 a month; it includes all the expenses of food, transportation, and accommodation.