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    Latvia Visiting Family and Friends Visa from Bangladesh

    Schengen short-stay visa for private visits to family, relatives, friends, and close personal contacts in Latvia.

    Last Updated: 30 August 2026

    The Latvia Visiting Family and Friends Visa is a Schengen short-stay visa for Bangladeshi applicants making a temporary private visit to a family member, relative, friend, or close personal contact in Latvia. It generally allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.

    Apply under Latvia only when it is the main destination, longest-stay country, or central purpose of the Schengen trip. Sweden represents Latvia for short-stay visa matters in Bangladesh, so applications are lodged through the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka. This category is not for long-term family reunification or residence. 

    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 family or friends visit purpose, intended travel dates, host details, accommodation plan, funding source, relationship/connection with the inviter, and key supporting documents.
    6. 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.
    7. Invitation Form / Invitation Letter from Host in Latvia: Invitation form or signed invitation letter from the host/inviter in Latvia confirming the relationship or connection with the applicant, purpose of visit, intended travel dates, duration, host address, contact details, and whether accommodation or financial support will be provided.
    8. Host/Inviter Identification & Status Documents: Clear copies of the host/inviter’s passport bio page, Latvian ID card, residence permit, or other valid status document, as applicable.
    9. Host/Inviter Address or Residence Evidence: Tenancy/lease document, utility bill, or other address proof showing the host’s residence in Latvia where the applicant will stay.
    10. Proof of Relationship or Personal Connection: Documents showing the relationship or connection between the applicant and the host, such as birth certificate, marriage certificate, family records, photos, communication history, or other relevant evidence, as applicable.
    11. Host Financial / Sponsorship Documents: If the host will support the visit, provide recent evidence of income and financial capacity, such as bank statements, salary/income proof, employment documents, tax records, or other support documents.
    12. 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.
    13. 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.
    14. 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.
    15. 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.
    16. 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.
    17. 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.
    18. Civil Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate, birth certificate, or family-related documents where applicable, especially when travelling with spouse or children.
    19. 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.
    20. 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

    Confirm Latvia as the Correct Visit Destination

    Confirm that Latvia is the sole destination, longest-stay country, or place where the main private-visit purpose will take place. For eligible visits of up to 90 days, a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) is generally used.

    Step 2

    Complete the Application Form

    Prepare the Schengen visa application form carefully, keeping the information consistent with the passport, host invitation, travel dates, financial documents, and accommodation details.

    Step 3

    Collect Invitation & Host Evidence

    Arrange the invitation form or letter, host identity/status proof, Latvian residence or address evidence, relationship or connection proof, and host sponsorship documents where applicable.

    Step 4

    Prepare Applicant Documents

    Gather the applicant’s passport, photos, cover letter, occupation proof, financial papers, itinerary, civil status documents, minor documents where applicable, and insurance. Translate documents where required.

    Step 5

    Book Appointment at Visa Application Centre

    Reserve an appointment at the Sweden Visa Application Centre in Dhaka, which accepts Latvia short-stay applications under Sweden's representation. Keep the confirmation and arrange the file in A4 format.

    Step 6

    Submit the File and Biometrics

    Attend the appointment in person to submit the application and passport, provide biometric information, and complete the applicable visa, VFS, and selected service payments.

    Step 7

    Track the Case and Check the Visa

    Track the application through VFS and respond if further information is requested. After passport return, verify the personal details, validity, entries, and permitted stay before travel.

    Common Rejection Pitfalls

    The invitation and application details do not match

    How UnivEase helps

    We review the invitation, names, passport details, purpose, dates, address, accommodation, and cost responsibility so the private-visit information remains consistent.

    Relationship or personal connection is weakly documented

    How UnivEase helps

    We help organize civil records, family documents, photographs, communication history, previous visits, or other suitable evidence that explains the connection with the host.

    Responsibility for accommodation and trip expenses is unclear

    How UnivEase helps

    We cross-check host support, address evidence, sponsorship records, applicant funds, travel costs, and the cover letter so the financial and accommodation arrangements are clear.

    The file does not demonstrate a credible temporary visit

    How UnivEase helps

    We review occupation, approved leave, family responsibilities, finances, travel history, trip duration, and return arrangements so the file reflects the applicant's actual circumstances.

    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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