Latvia long-stay study visa (type D) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (mfa.gov.lv / pmlp.gov.lv source)
Which visa do you need to study in Latvia for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national long-stay visa (type D) or a residence permit. The university first files an invitation with the PMLP/OCMA (Latvija.lv service) → invitation number. Funds ≈ €8,400/year (2024 indicative); insurance ≥ €42,600; D-visa fee €60 at the VFS centre. The PMLP decides (in person). Note: OuiVisa assists the visa + enrolment; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: mfa.gov.lv
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- National long-stay visa (type D) / residence permit
- Prerequisite
- PMLP-approved invitation (invitation number)
- Funds
- ≈ €8,400/year (2024 indicative)
- Insurance (D)
- ≥ €42,600
- D-visa fee
- €60 (at the VFS centre)
- Authority
- PMLP (in person — referred to adviser)
- Submission in Algeria
- VFS Global (Algiers)
Required documents
- Valid passport
- PMLP-approved invitation (invitation number)
- Admission letter from the Latvian university
- Proof of funds (≈ €8,400/year)
- Health insurance ≥ €42,600
- Proof of accommodation
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get the PMLP invitation
The university files the invitation with the PMLP/OCMA (Latvija.lv service) → invitation number.
- 2Gather the documents
Funds (≈ €8,400/year), insurance ≥ €42,600, accommodation.
- 3Submit the D-visa application (VFS Global)
Fee €60; biometrics.
- 4The PMLP decides
Process is in person.
- 5On arrival: residence permit
Residence step — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National long-stay visa (type D) | €60 |
| Funds required | ≈ €8,400/year (2024 indicative) |
| Health insurance (D) | ≥ €42,600 |
Indicative figures: national D visa €60, funds ≈ €8,400/year (2024 indicative), insurance ≥ €42,600. The invitation must be PMLP-approved before applying. The PMLP decides (in person) and the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on mfa.gov.lv / pmlp.gov.lv.
Frequently asked questions
Is an invitation required before the visa?
Yes: the university files an invitation with the PMLP (Latvija.lv service) and you get an invitation number before the D-visa application.
What funds must I prove?
≈ €8,400/year (2024 indicative figure, to confirm).
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists enrolment + the visa; the residence permit (PMLP) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What is the D-visa fee?
€60 at the VFS centre.
Where do I submit my application?
Latvia has no embassy in Algeria: for short stay it is represented by Hungary. Submission is via VFS Global (Algiers), and the Hungarian consul decides on Latvia's behalf.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Hungarian consul's discretion (on Latvia's behalf); a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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