How to apply for a visa to Latvia

according to the guide of the China Consular Service Network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the visa requirements for applying for Latvia are as follows: \xd\ 1. Instructions for visa application \xd\ 1. Latvian visas are divided into transit visas, short-term visas (class C visas), long-term visas (class D visas) and local border visas. \xd\ 2. Latvia has joined the Schengen Agreement. For short-term visas, please refer to "Schengen Visa". \xd\ 3. Residence visa: Before submitting the visa application, the inviter shall submit an invitation letter for approval to the Alien Service Center of the Office of Nationality and Immigration or the territorial office. \xd\ 4. After obtaining the approval of the Citizenship and Immigration Office, foreigners shall submit a visa application valid for 1 days to the Latvian Embassy in China. \xd\ 5. Upon arrival in Latvia * * * and the Republic of China, foreigners should go to the Aliens Service Center or the regional office of the Office of Citizenship and Immigration to obtain their residence permit in person. \xd\ 6. Effective travel health insurance policy (covering the whole travel period +15 days of accidental injury medical insurance, including medical treatment and medical rescue coverage of at least 3, euros). \xd\ 7. If the visa is refused, the visa fee will not be refunded. \xd\ II. Visa application process \xd\ 1. The applicant determines the purpose and itinerary of going to Latin America. \xd\ 2. Log on to the official website of the Embassy of Latin America in China, browse relevant visa information, and download the visa application form and the list of materials to be prepared. \xd\ 3. Prepare the materials required for the visa as required, including originals and photocopies, notarization and authentication documents. \xd\ 4. Fill in the complete visa application form and sign it. \xd\ 5. Appointment: make an appointment by phone at 1-64333863 or send an email in English to make an appointment in embassy.china@mfa.gov.lv. \xd\ 6. Go through the visa application procedures and submit the visa application materials. \xd\ 7. Waiting for visa review or submitting supplementary materials. \xd\ 8. Get a visa. After obtaining a visa, you should carefully check whether all the information on the visa is correct, especially whether the start and end time of the validity period of the visa and the number of days of stay are consistent with the application, and whether the personal information on the visa, such as the spelling of the name, is correct. If you find any mistakes, you should contact the visa office in time. \xd\ III. Materials to be prepared for visa application \xd\ 1. Short-term visa (Class C) application \xd\ 1. Personal/family visit visa \ xd \ (1) Fill in a complete visa application form and sign it by myself. \ xd \ 2 A recent passport photo. \ xd \ (3) A valid passport (the passport should be valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiration date of the applied visa) and a copy of the passport (including the identity page and previous visa page). \ xd \ (4) Invitation letter, which proves that the visa applicant has received the invitation letter approved by the Citizenship and Immigration Affairs Office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Latvia within 6 months before the application date (the above invitation number must be valid). \ xd \ 5] Proof of funds: the original bank statement or bank transfer document in the last 6 months. \ xd \ [6] Marriage certificate or notarized document proving the relationship (to be translated into English), with original and photocopy. \ xd \ (7) Letter of employer's certification written in the language of the country where the application is accepted or in English, stating the applicant's name, position, time limit for agreeing to travel and indicating his salary. The letter of certification should indicate the address, telephone number and fax number, and be stamped with the official seal of the company or school. \ xd \ 8 \ Travel of minors: A written letter of consent in the language of the country where the application is accepted or written in English is issued by both parents (each parent submits a written certificate from the notary office to the embassy). If the parents divorce, the original divorce certificate and guardianship certificate should be submitted and translated into the language or English of the country where the application is accepted. \ xd ⑼Effective travel health insurance policy (the minimum amount is 3, euros, which should cover the whole journey +15 days, and guarantee to bear the expenses of emergency medical treatment and the expenses caused by the visitor's return to his permanent residence country or death due to medical reasons), original and photocopy. \xd\ ⑽ Full travel ticket reservation. \xd\ ⑾ Original and photocopy of the household registration book. \xd\ ⑿ Original and photocopy of ID card.