Latvia

Universities/Colleges

• Turība University
• Riga Technical University
• University of Latvia
• University of Liepaja
• School of Social Technologies
• Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration
• Stockholm School of Economics in Riga

Documents Required for admission

• A passport copy
• Copies of certificates, transcripts of your qualifications satisfying the conditions to be enrolled to a university in your home country
• A document stating student’s English proficiency qualification by the school or university in your country of residence or IELTS, TOEFL test certificates
• Motivation letter
• Application fee of USD 50 - 150 (non-refundable).

Documents Required for Visa

• An official electronically application form for residence permit.
• 6 recent passport size photographs, 35×45 mm. coloured, with white background. (Face cover 80%)
• A valid Passport (its period of validity must exceed the validity period of the requested visa by at least six months).
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for Latvia (Apostle by Ministry Of External Affairs) Original required. But not older than 6 months.

Important Points to Remember while making PCC

• On PCC - student complete name as per passport + date of birth + passport number should be mentioned as the same is necessary requirement for immigration.
• How to get POLICE Clearance? You need to apply to Passport Office visa online
• Appointment system. For online appointment you need to click below Link
• http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink
• Format for the same is attached with the email
• Some time there is waiting period for online PCC appointment.

• Financial Means of Subsistence :

​Original Bank Certificate with a minimum balance of Rs 4,50,000 in student‘s personal bank account ONLY

Important Points to Remember while making Bank Certificate

• On bank certificate student complete name as per passport + date of birth + passport number should be mentioned as the same is necessary requirement for immigration.
• Bank certificate should be on bank formal letter paper with seal and signature.
• Any bank private or govt. is acceptable

• Student need to provide the Debit card photocopy of the same bank account (make sure it is mentioned on the card “INTERNATIONALLY VALID“. You have to take this debit card to Latvia to claim the resident permit from immigration office. Important Points to Remember while making Debit Card

• If it’s a master card then it should be written on the card it’s “INTERNATIONALLY VALID“.
• If its visa card then “INTERNATIONALLY VALID“. Is not required
• Student name should be mention on the debit card mandatory
• If student name is not mention on debit card. Then bank manager has to write the debit card number on the bank certificate and has to confirm this is a international valid debit card

• Original 12th Certificate Apostle by Ministry Of External Affairs
• Signed Study Agreement

Latvia Master / PHD Student Visa Requirement:

PROCEDURE TO OBTAIN VISA FOR LATVIA:

Master& PHD student doesn’t require to apply resident permit from India. They need to apply Short term visa (Type C) with below mentioned documents –

• 1. C type visa application form
• Invitation letter copy (University will provide after Tuition fee payment)
• Guarantee letter copy (University will provide after Tuition fee payment)
• Admission letter copy (University will provide)
• Copies of education documents (Apostle Originals must be showed at the time of visa application submission as well!)
•  AIC copy (University will provide)
•  PCC copy (Apostle Original must be showed at the time of visa application submission as well!); Original required, But not older than 6 months. Important Points to Remember while making PCC
• On PCC - student complete name as per passport + date of birth + passport number should be mentioned as the same is necessary requirement for immigration.
• How to get POLICE Clearance? You need to apply to Passport Office visa online
• Appointment system. For online appointment you need to go to below Link
• http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink
• Format for the same is attached with the email
• Copy of bank letter - Original Bank Certificate with a minimum balance of Rs 4,50,000 in student‘s personal bank account ONLY not older than 15 days. We do not require Bank Statement Important Points to Remember while making Bank Certificate
• On bank certificate student complete name as per passport + date of birth + passport number should be mentioned as the same is necessary requirement for immigration.
• Bank certificate should be on bank formal letter paper with seal and signature.
• Any bank private or govt. is acceptable
• Copy of Debit card (original must be showed at the time of visa application submission as well)
• Insurance for visa duration.

Embassy

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