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    Latvia Tourist Visa from Bangladesh

    Schengen short-stay visa for holidays, sightseeing, and leisure travel to Latvia.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Latvia Tourist Visa is a Schengen short-stay visa for Bangladeshi applicants planning a temporary trip to Latvia for holidays, sightseeing, cultural exploration, or other leisure purposes. It generally allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

    Apply under Latvia only when Latvia is your main destination, the country where you will stay the longest, or the principal purpose of the overall Schengen trip. In Bangladesh, Sweden represents Latvia for short-stay visa matters, and applications are lodged through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. 

    Document Checklist

    1. Passport (Original): Original passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended return/departure date, with at least 2 blank pages.
    2. Previous Passport(s) & Visa Copies: Copies of previous passport(s), recent passport bio page, and previously issued visas/stamps to support travel history, where available.
    3. Photograph (ICAO Format): Provide 2-4 recent colour passport photographs with a plain white background, 60%-70% face coverage, no eyeglasses, no head/ear coverings unless worn for religious reasons, and no borders. Photos must be ICAO-compliant.
    4. Schengen Visa Application Form (Offline): Printed Schengen visa application form completed for each applicant; signed and dated. For minors, the form must be signed by parent/legal guardian.
    5. Cover Letter: Applicant’s signed letter addressed to the Visa Officer/Visa Office explaining the tourism purpose, intended travel dates, itinerary, accommodation plan, funding source, and key supporting documents.
    6. Detailed Travel Plan: A clear travel plan showing intended places to visit in Latvia, travel dates, city-wise stay plan, sightseeing schedule, and any onward Schengen movement, where applicable.
    7. Flight Reservation (Temporary): Provisional flight itinerary/reservation showing travel dates, route, and flight details, consistent with the planned schedule. Payment is not necessarily required at this stage.
    8. Hotel Reservation / Accommodation Booking (Temporary): Booking confirmation covering intended stay dates, showing applicant name, accommodation name/address, check-in/out dates, and booking reference; consistent with itinerary.
    9. No Objection Letter (NOC) / Letter of Introduction: Employer/company letter confirming employment or business affiliation, designation, approved leave dates, travel purpose, and expected return after the trip. Signed by an authorized signatory where applicable.
    10. Proof of Occupation: Documents confirming your current professional status and ties to your home country, such as employment certificates, leave approval, pay slips, salary statements, or business-related documents (e.g., Trade License, Incorporation Certificate, MOA, Form XII, IRC/ERC). These should be recent, consistent with your application, and clearly demonstrate your ongoing occupation and intent to return after your visit.
    11. Company TIN & ITR: Copy of the employer/company TIN certificate and copies of the company Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 3 tax years, along with the acknowledgement receipts.
    12. Personal Bank Statements & Solvency Certificate: Original bank statements (personal and/or salary account) for the last 6 months, issued by the bank and showing the bank name and contact details. Statements must be stamped and signed by an authorized bank officer (e-statements not accepted), and accompanied by a bank solvency/financial standing certificate where required.
    13. Business/Company Bank Statements & Solvency Certificate: Original bank statements for the last 6 months for business/company accounts, issued by the bank and showing the bank name and contact details. Statements must be stamped and signed by an authorized bank officer (e-statements not accepted), and accompanied by a bank solvency/financial standing certificate where required.
    14. Personal TIN & ITR: Copy of the personal TIN certificate and Income Tax Return (ITR) for the last 3 tax years, along with the acknowledgement receipts.
    15. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or family-related documents where applicable, especially when travelling with spouse or children.
    16. Minor Applicant Documents: For minors, provide birth certificate, parental consent, parent/legal guardian identification, proof of economic means of parents/legal guardian, and custody or guardianship documents where applicable.
    17. Travel Health Insurance: Travel medical insurance covering the full duration of stay, valid across the Schengen area, with minimum medical coverage of EUR 30,000. The policy must show insured person, coverage area, dates, and coverage limit. 

    Process Roadmap

    Step 1

    Verify Latvia as the Main Destination

    Review the complete Schengen route, count the nights in each country, and identify the main tourism purpose. Latvia should be the principal destination, the longest-stay country, or the country connected to the central purpose of the trip.

    Step 2

    Shape a Coherent Itinerary and Budget

    Create a practical day-wise route covering arrival, places to visit, accommodation, local movement, and departure. Match the proposed schedule with a reasonable trip budget before finalizing reservations.

    Step 3

    Align the Form and Travel Explanation

    Complete the Schengen visa application form and prepare a concise cover letter. Passport details, travel dates, employment information, funding source, hotels, and the itinerary should remain consistent throughout the file.

    Step 4

    Organize Financial and Return Evidence

    Arrange bank statements, income and tax records, employment or business proof, approved leave, civil documents, and insurance.

    Step 5

    Book the Latvia Submission Appointment

    Book an appointment through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, which receives Latvia short-stay applications under the representation arrangement. Keep the confirmation and organize the documents in the required order and format.

    Step 6

    Submit the File and Complete Biometrics

    Attend the appointment in person with the passport and supporting documents. Submit the application, pay the applicable visa and VFS charges, and provide fingerprints and a photograph where biometric enrolment is required.

    Step 7

    Track, Collect, and Check the Visa

    Track the application using the VFS reference number. Once the passport is returned, collect it or receive it through the selected courier service. If a visa is issued, verify the name, validity dates, entries, and permitted stay before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    Latvia is not established as the correct application country

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the full Schengen route, number of nights, travel purpose, bookings, and onward movement so the file clearly supports Latvia as the responsible destination.

    Weak or unrealistic tourism itinerary

    How UnivEase helps

    We help arrange a realistic Latvia itinerary with logical travel dates, accommodation details, sightseeing plans, and route evidence that work together.

    Financial documents that do not support the planned trip

    How UnivEase helps

    We review financial records, tax documents, sponsorship evidence, significant deposits, and the proposed budget so the funding position is explained more clearly.

    Return circumstances are weak or important details conflict across the file

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check occupation, approved leave, family circumstances, application answers, reservations, insurance, and supporting documents to reduce avoidable inconsistencies.

    VFS & Embassy

    Embassy

    Embassy of Sweden, Dhaka
    Address: Bay’s Edgewater, 6th Floor, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh.
    Telephone: +88 02 5566 8500
    Fax: 02222299032 (local) / +8802222299032 (international)
    Email: ambassaden.dhaka@gov.se / migration.dhaka@gov.se
    Website: Click Here
    Office Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm.

    Visa Application Centre

    Sweden Visa Application Centre, Dhaka
    Address: Borak Mehnur, 51/B, Level 7, Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh.
    Phone: (+88) 09606 777 333 / (+88) 09666 911 382
    Email: Info.SwedenBD@vfshelpline.com
    Website: Click Here
    Submission hours: Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 1.00 pm.
    Passport Collection hours: Sunday to Thursday, 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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