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Airport transit visa

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This visa allowing to stay in an international transit zone is required for citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka or foreigners holding passports issued by the aforementioned countries.


Documents required when applying for an airport transit visa:

  • Passport with a period of validity extending at least three month after the intended date of departure from Latvia or other Member State, containing at least two blank pages, and issued within the previous ten years.
  • Visa application form completed and signed by the applicant.
  • 1 colour photo (35mmx45mm).
  • Residence permit or long term visa issued in the United Kingdom or Garda Immigration card issued in Ireland valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended departure from the Schengen area – original or notary verified copy.
  • Travel medical insurance policy valid for the whole Schengen area and covering the period of transit. The minimum amount of the insurance is 30 000 EUR see section "Travel medical insurance".
  • Visa application fee - cash or postal order (see section "Visa application fees")
  • A valid visa of the state that you intend to enter after leaving the Schengen area, except when you are not required a visa to enter the country of your destination after exiting the Schengen area.
  • Ticket reservation or other documents in relation to the onward journey to the final destination after the intended airport transit.