Where and how to apply

Students must receive an official invitation from the university. The invitation is filed at the Office of Citizenship and Migration (OCMA) by the university representative. Students must provide the invitation number upon submitting the documents at the Embassy of Republic of Latvia. Students who are not citizens of countries with an increased risk of terrorism are entitled to submit an application in the Republic of Latvia, at the OCMA or an application can be filed in by the representative of the educational institution.

Fees

Fees for examination of documents submitted for application:

• fee for visa is 60 euros.

Fees for residence permit:

• up to 30 days – 70 euros (students applying for studies in masters or doctoral programs are exempted from this fee),
• up to 10 working days – 200 euros,
• up to 5 working days – 400 euros.

Documents required

You shall present a valid travel document recognised in the Republic of Latvia and submit the following documents:

• a definite sample form for a residence permit request,
• passport,
• a photography,
• criminal reportissued by a competent institution of the citizenship or the host country, if a third-country national has resided in that country longer than 12 months – citizens from visa-free countries do not submit this document,
• a document confirming the necessary subsistenceSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN•••,
• an agreement on studies in the Republic of Latvia.

To obtain a visa (if necessary), you have to provide:

• a valid travel document,
• a visa application form filled out (some embassies might require this form to be filled out electronically) and signed,
• a photo,
• a copy of a document confirming that you have a health insurance policy.

Visit the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs for more information on visa hereSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN•••.

Upon arrival and having received your residence permit, you must declare your place of residenceSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN••• and provide a radiologist’s report on the results of an x-ray or fluoroscopic examination done in the Republic of Latvia and a health insurance of minimum 42 600 euros which guarantees the covering of health expenses, including repatriation to the country of origin in case of serious illness or death.

The residence permit is granted for a period, which exceeds the study period indicated in the study agreement by four months, while the residence permit card is issued for 1 year (it must be registered) (renewed annually).

The residence permit is granted for a period, which exceeds the study period indicated in the study agreement by four months, while the residence permit card is issued for 1 year (it must be registered) (renewed annually).

The permit is not renewed if the student has not made progress in his/her studies.

The progress is considered as insufficient if:

1. the study term exceeds the term stated in the study agreement of more than one year if the initial study agreement has been concluded for a period of up to 3 years,
2. the study term exceeds the term stated in the study agreement of more than two years if the initial study agreement has been concluded for a period exceeding 3 years,
3. during the last five years before submitting the application for a residence permit has been suspended from the study programme at least twice due to educational underachievement or non-fulfilment of the conditions contained in the study contract,
4. during the last five years before submitting the application for a residence permit at least twice has started his/her studies in a study programme and has discontinued them prior to successful completion of the study programme.

You have a right to appeal the decision before the Head of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs within 30 days.

For more information on getting a residence permit please check hereSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN•••.

For more information on visas please check her

No procedures are required for student mobility if your stay is up to 360 days.

If your stay exceeds 360 days, you have to apply for residence permit.

Students must receive an official invitation from the university. The invitation is filed in the Office of Citizenship and Migration (OCMA) by the university representative.

You should present these documents:

• a definite sample formfor a residence permit request,
• a passport,
• a photography,
• a document confirming the necessary subsistenceSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN•••,
• an agreement on studies in the Republic of Latvia.

Fees for examination of documents submitted for application:

• up to 30 days – 70 euros,
• up to 10 working days – 200 euros,
• up to 5 working days – 400 euros.

Students can be employed without restrictions for up to 20 hours per week.