Tips for Getting Ready for Your Long-Term Student Visa Arrival in Latvia

Posted date: 16 Aug 2022

It is an amazing experience to study in Latvia. It features one of the best educational systems and colleges of the highest caliber. Students from all over the world come to Latvia to pursue higher education. The primary justification is the system of affordable education. Do you know what's more thrilling, though? Cheap lodging is available. It is affordable for all students. Read the full article to learn more about staying in Latvia on a long-stay student visa.

Things to check off your list before traveling to study in Latvia

Make sure to begin looking for lodging before you travel to Latvia. If you plan on staying at a university, make a reservation ahead of time. If you decide to stay somewhere other than the university's housing, be sure you have reserved the location in advance.

Prior to one week

Buy the ticket:

As soon as you get your visa, book your flight, and give the European university a copy of your ticket so they can keep track of your arrival.

Make plans for a pickup at the airport:

Verify whether or not the European university where you plan to attend classes offers airport pickup services. If so, arrange for an airport pickup. Installing the "BOLT" app will fix your transportation problem if the University does not offer airport pickup.

Pack everything you need:

Don't forget to pack all of the necessary items. Check Overseas Study Packing List for Students to receive a full note of the packing list so you don't forget anything.

Don't overlook crucial documents.

Don't forget to grab all the necessary paperwork you will require as soon as you arrive in Latvia. The list of all the key documents is provided below.

• Passport

• Police Clearance Certificate with Apostille

• Apostilled Academic Documents, including the Highest Degree Certificate

• You need a bank certificate that says that you have the required amount of money in your account, which must be in a student's personal bank account ONLY and be no older than 15 days. This amount must be at least 5700 euros. The student will provide this same paperwork to the Embassy. The student's name, last name, date of birth, and passport number must be listed on the bank statement. A bank statement has a three-month validity period.

• Three recent, colour, 35x45 passport-size photos with a white background are required. (80% of the face is covered)

How can I carry money?

It is suggested that students bring cash so they can cover any additional costs after arriving. You will be able to do tasks quickly and it will undoubtedly save you time.

Documents to have with you when visiting Latvia

Don't forget to bring the following documents with you when you ultimately travel to Latvia.

• Passport

• Printed proof of your lodging in Latvia

• Money 

• Contact information for universities and a list of contacts in Latvia

• a printed copy of your airline ticket

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