Schengen visa · Latvia

Latvia long-stay (Type D) visa

Required documents, fees and processing time for a Latvia long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from United Kingdom.

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Latvia

Type

D · LONG STAY

Apply at

Centre

VAC

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Total fees£110.56 Processing time15–45 days

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Action needed

Long stay — national (Type D) · applying from United Kingdom.

Documents ready00 / 08

Competent authority

Embassy of Latvia to the United Kingdom, London (national/long-stay D visas issued by the Latvian mission)

Application centre

VFS Global handles intake for the London embassy; national D visa lodged for the Latvian mission (in person by appointment)

Completed and signed long-stay (D) visa application form (PMLP e-portal)

Passport valid at least 3 months beyond visa expiry, issued within 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages

One recent colour photo 35x45mm meeting specifications

Travel/health insurance valid for the whole Schengen area covering the entire intended stay

Document confirming the purpose of stay (see notes for work/study/family reunification)

Proof of sufficient financial means for the intended stay

UK residence permit endorsed in the passport or biometric residence card (BRP), valid for the application

Visa fee EUR 90

Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list

Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.

Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.

Fees

Consular (Type C)

€90

Service fee

£29.56

Est. total (adult)

£110.56

Long stay (Type D)

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The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in GBP · centre: VFS Global.

Fee notes

VFS Global.

Fee source ↗

Timeline

medium confidence

Processing

15–45 days

End-to-end

4–9 weeks

Centre

VAC

Appointment wait

Reported to book out ~3-4 weeks ahead, with released slots taken quickly.

Application centre

VFS Global (UK), primary centre London (forwarded to the Embassy of Latvia in London).

Timeline notes

Latvia keeps its own London embassy and uses VFS Global. Standard 15-day timeline. Valid UK residence permit and in-person biometrics required.

Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗

Funds to show

high confidence

The figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.

Per day

€14

Minimum

—

In EUR ≈

as shown

Floor

for stays over 30 days, at least the minimum monthly wage (EUR 700)

Notes

Cabinet Regulation No 225: minimum EUR 14 per day for stays up to 30 days; for stays over 30 days no less than the minimum monthly wage (EUR 700). Requirement waived if an approved invitation covers costs. Plus return-trip and, if applicable, accommodation/fuel funds.

Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.

Funds source ↗

⚠ Special cases & caveats

All D-visa applicantsLong-stay D visas are generally linked to a Latvian residence permit issued by PMLP; supporting documents depend on the purpose of stay

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