Latvia Visa from Bangladesh
Plan your Latvia visa from Bangladesh with clear guidance on Schengen visas, long-stay visas, residence permits, documents, and submission steps.
Overview
Basic Information about Latvia
Pathways
Visa Types for Latvia
Short-term
Airport Transit Visa
Airport transit visa for Bangladeshi travellers connecting through Latvia without entering Schengen.
Business Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for business visit to Latvia.
Family Members of EU/EEA Citizens Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for eligible family members travelling with or joining an EU/EEA citizen in Latvia.
Official Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for government-authorized missions and official travel to Latvia.
Seamen Transit Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for crew change, vessel joining, sign-off, and maritime transit linked to Latvia.
Tourist Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for holidays, sightseeing, and leisure travel to Latvia.
Visiting Family and Friends Visa
Schengen short-stay visa for private visits to family, relatives, friends, and close personal contacts in Latvia.
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What you get
UnivEase service scope
At a glance
Fees & Processing Time
Fees
| Particular | Fees Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia Short-Term Schengen Visa Fee | EUR 90 | EUR 45 (children 6-11) | EUR 0 (under 6) | BDT 12,870 | BDT 6,435 | BDT 0 |
| VFS Service Charge | EUR 11 | BDT 1,573 |
| VFS Payment Processing Fee | BDT 230 | Applies where received under VFS payment rules. |
| Latvia Long-Stay (D) Visa Fee | EUR 90 | Payable under Latvia's national visa fee schedule. |
| Temporary Residence Permit - OCMA State Fee | EUR 160 (30 days) | EUR 280 (10 working days) | EUR 560 (5 working days) | Standard temporary residence permit fee schedule; exact applicability may vary by permit category. |
| Embassy Consular Forwarding Fee for Residence Permit Applications | EUR 180 or EUR 252 | Depends on the purpose of the residence permit application. |
| Residence Permit Card Issuance Fee | EUR 45 (10 working days) | EUR 80 (2 working days) | Payable in Latvia for issuance of the residence permit card / personal identification document. |
| UnivEase Service Charge (Short-term Visas) | BDT 10,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 11,500) | For tourism, business, family visit, official, transit, and other short-stay visa purposes. |
| UnivEase Service Charge (Long-term Routes) | BDT 15,000 + 15% VAT (BDT 17,250) | For long-stay visa or residence permit guidance for study, employment, or family reunification. |
- โขThe Schengen visa fee is waived for applicants holding an Official or Diplomatic passport when supported by a proper Note Verbale and where the applicable official exemption rules are met.
- โขThe long-stay (D) visa fee is currently EUR 90. Where a case is routed through a service provider in India or another designated channel, separate service charges may also apply.
- โขResidence permit costs may involve both the OCMA state fee and the Embassy's consular remuneration for receiving and forwarding the application. The total payable amount depends on the category, chosen processing speed, and the filing route in force at the time.
Processing Time
| Particular | Standard Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia Short-Term Schengen Visa | Usually 15 Calendar Days | May extend up to 45 calendar days in individual cases. |
| Latvia Long-Stay (D) Visa | Usually 15 Days | May extend up to 60 days where further review or additional examination is required. |
| Temporary Residence Permit (OCMA Review) | Depends on selected fee / processing track | The current fee structure commonly provides options such as 30 days, 10 working days, or 5 working days for standard temporary residence permit processing; some categories may follow a different statutory timeframe. |
| Residence Permit Card Issuance | Usually 10 working days or 2 working days | Depends on the selected issuance pace after arrival / registration in Latvia. |
| UnivEase Internal Preparation | Case-dependent | Depends on profile, route, case complexity, and document readiness. |
Important note: Processing times are approximate, not assured. Residence permit processing starts when the application reaches OCMA, not when it is submitted at the Embassy. Timelines may vary according to the route, document completeness, appointment availability, authority workload, and whether additional examination is required.
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