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Visa Invitations for Latvia and the Schengen Area
We help your host in Latvia prepare a visa invitation for work, business meetings, medical treatment, marriage registration or a private visit. We only work with a real purpose of travel.
For many Latvian visas, the consulate asks for an invitation. A Latvia visa invitation is issued by your host, which can be a company, a clinic or a private person in Latvia, and it is approved by the country's immigration office. It confirms who is expecting you, why and for how long. Mistakes in the invitation, or a mismatch with the purpose of your trip or your passport details, are a common reason for refusal before the visa itself is even reviewed.
We prepare invitations for work, business, tourist and medical trips and for visits to register a marriage. We check that the purpose, the dates and the host's documents match, and help submit the invitation for approval. We do not make fake invitations without a real purpose: that breaks visa rules and can close entry to the Schengen area for years.
Who it is for
- Specialists invited to work by an employer in Latvia
- Entrepreneurs and board members traveling for negotiations and meetings
- Patients expected for treatment at a Latvian clinic
- Couples registering a marriage with a Latvian citizen or resident
- Guests invited by relatives or friends in Latvia
Requirements
- A real host in Latvia: a company, an institution or a private person
- A clear purpose of travel, backed by documents
- Dates and length of stay that fit the purpose
- Passport details of the person invited
- For a work visa: an employment contract and, as a rule, a work permit
What we do
- Review the purpose of your trip and choose the type of invitation
- Check the documents of the host and of the person invited
- Prepare the invitation text and the supporting documents
- Help submit the invitation to the immigration office for approval
- Advise which documents to attach to your visa application
- Arrange translations, insurance and a filing appointment if needed
Key documents
- Scan of the invited person's passport
- Company registration details, or the documents of the private person who is inviting
- Proof of purpose: a contract, a meeting schedule, a letter from the clinic, marriage documents
- Details of accommodation for the trip
- Travel medical insurance for the visa
- Proof of funds for the trip, if the consulate asks for it
How it works
- Purpose and routewe clarify why you are traveling, who is inviting you and for how long
- Document checkwe review the host's documents and your passport
- Invitationwe fill in the details and collect proof of the purpose
- Approvalthe invitation is submitted to the Latvian immigration office
- Visa applicationyou file your application at the consulate or visa center with the approved invitation
Timeline
Usually from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the type of invitation and the immigration office's workload; work invitations take longer.
Timelines are approximate: government agencies, consulates and banks set them.
What to watch out for
- An invitation is not a visa: the consulate makes the decision and can refuse
- The purpose stated in the invitation must match what you say at the interview and write in the application form
- Fake invitations are detected and can lead to a Schengen entry ban
- Citizens of Russia and Belarus face additional restrictions. Under the rules in force in October 2026, Latvia does not issue tourist, business or work visas to Russian citizens; Belarusian citizens can apply for long-stay visas, and for short-stay visas mostly on family grounds. We check eligibility before any work starts
FAQ
How much does it cost?
Our service fee is on request. Government fees, translations, insurance and other mandatory costs are paid separately; we send the full estimate before you sign.
How do I get a Latvia visa invitation?
Your host in Latvia prepares the invitation and submits it to the immigration office for approval. We put together the documents, check that the purpose and dates match your plans and help with the filing. Once the invitation is approved, you apply for the visa at the consulate or visa center.
Can I get an invitation without a real reason to travel?
No, we do not make such invitations. The consulate checks the purpose of travel, and a fake invitation can end in refusal and a Schengen entry ban. If you do not have a purpose for a visa yet, we can discuss which legal options you have.
Does an approved invitation mean I will get the visa?
No. The invitation confirms who is expecting you and why, but the consulate makes the visa decision and can refuse. The purpose in the invitation must match what you write in the application form and say at the interview, so we check this before the invitation is filed.
Do you prepare invitations for other Schengen countries?
Yes, but each country has its own procedure. For another country, we first check whether a formal invitation document is needed there at all and who can issue it. The visa decision always rests with the consulate.
How long does it take to arrange an invitation?
Usually from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the type of invitation and the immigration office's workload. Work invitations tend to take longer because they are tied to a work permit.
Do you guarantee the result?
No. Decisions are made by government agencies, consulates and banks. We are responsible for preparing and checking documents, filing and support, and we tell you about the risks upfront.
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