→Visit VisaSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C - Tourism)
Tourism, visiting family/friends, sightseeing
Duration: Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodFee: EUR 80Processing: 15-30 calendar days
Requirements & Documents
- 1Valid passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond planned departure + 2 blank pages)
- 2Two biometric photos (35x45mm, white background)
- 3Completed Schengen visa application form
- 4Travel health insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, valid in all Schengen)
- 5Bank statements (last 6 months) showing sufficient funds
- 6Flight reservation (round-trip, not purchased)
- 7Confirmed hotel booking for entire stay
- 8Employment letter on company letterhead (stating salary, position, leave approval)
- 9Income tax returns for last 2 years
- 10FRC (Family Registration Certificate) from NADRA
- 11CNIC copy (both sides)
- 12Leave sanction letter from employer
- 13Day-by-day travel itinerary
Important Notes
Apply via embassy/consulate or VFS Global in Pakistan. Latvia has shown higher approval rates for Pakistani nationals compared to many Western European Schengen states. Strong financial documentation and established travel history are key to approval. Apply via VFS Global.
Visa Summary
CountryLatvia
Visa TypeSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C - Tourism)
CategoryVisit
DurationUp to 90 days in any 180-day period
FeeEUR 80
Processing15-30 calendar days