1. Long Stay Visa application form completed online, printed and signed by the applicant.
2. One photo (size 35mm x 45 mm) taken during visa submission-LivePhoto
3. Passport with a period of validity extending at least three months after the intended date of departure from Latvia or other Member State, and containing at least two blank pages. Copies of the identification pages and the pages that contain information about previously issued visas.
4. Invitation approved by the OCMA- An invitation by applicant’s employer in Latvia that is approved by the OCMA has to be submitted. The invitation should be dated not later than 6 months prior to the application date.
5. Employment Agreement – A copy of a signed employment agreement has to be submitted along with the documents. If not applicable – original private bank account statement showing the movements during the last three months with balance confirmation letter from the bank duly stamped and signed by the bank; Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last three assessment years (please note that Form 26AS as well as Form 16/ 16 A has to be submitted along with ITR-V).
6. Proof of Accommodation – A copy of a proof of your intended residence in Latvia has to be submitted along with the documents.
7. Proof of the previous employment + ITRs – Originals presented and copies of your prior employment proof (3 years of work experience) to be submitted. Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last three assessment years (please note that Form 26AS as well as Form 16/ 16 A has to be submitted along with ITR-V) – if not applicable then 26AS as well as Form 16/ 16 A has to be submitted along with ITR-V) – if not applicable then an alternative document should be submitted or an explanation why such document can not be provided.
8. Proof of the Previous EducationOriginals presented and copies of your prior education diplomas and mark sheets have to be submitted. Education has to be obtained in the same field as planned employment.
9. Travel Medical Insurance – Travel insurance to be valid for the whole Schengen area and covering the entire period of the intended visit (90days). The minimum coverage of 42,600 EUR including the costs of urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment in case
of an illness as well as medical transportation and repatriation in the event of death. Medical insurance policy can be obtained in applicant’s country of residence, or in any other country, or taken out by the inviting person. It is important that the insurance meets all the above
requirements
10.Ticket reservationAn air ticket reservation stating the intended entry to Schengen area must be submitted. Please note that the Embassy is not responsible for purchased tickets in case of the visa refusal.
11.Hello Verify conformation slip – Conformation received from Hello Verify for successfully uploaded visa application supporting documents for verification.
12.Visa fee of 60 EUR