Visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders traveling to Latvia
Valid passport with 3+ months validity
Passport must be valid at least three months beyond the departure date from the Schengen area, issued in the past ten years, and contain at least two blank pages.
Completed visa application form
Visa application form must be completed (online or paper), printed, and signed by the applicant.
Passport photograph
Get InstantlyTwo recent color passport photographs (35mm x 45mm, taken in the last six months, white background).
Travel insurance certificate
Get InstantlyTravel medical insurance covering the entire Schengen area for the duration of stay, minimum coverage EUR 30,000 for medical, hospitalization, and repatriation.
Bank statement
Get InstantlyProof of sufficient financial means: At least EUR 14 per day for stays up to 30 days; EUR 740 for more than 30 days. Acceptable documents include recent bank statements.
Hotel confirmation letter
Get InstantlyProof of accommodation such as hotel reservation or invitation letter with address details and duration of stay.
Flight booking confirmation
Get InstantlyProof of onward and return travel: Flight reservation or ticket that shows entry and exit from Latvia or Schengen area.
Purpose of visit statement
Get InstantlyDocument explaining the purpose of travel—such as tourism. May be written by applicant or provided as a cover letter.
Visa application fee payment receipt
Receipt or confirmation of payment for the visa fee, typically $85 USD payable at the Latvian consulate.
Biometric data enrollment (fingerprints/photo)
Applicants must provide biometric data (fingerprints and a photograph) when applying; exempt if already enrolled for Schengen visa in past five years.
Copies of previously issued visas (if applicable)
Applicants should provide copies of any previously issued visas for Latvia or other Schengen countries, if available.
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