21 May 2026
We would like to inform you that registration slots for applications at the visa application centers in Vitebsk and Minsk will be available for June on the following dates:
May 27 for the period from June 1 to 12
June 10 for the period from June 15 to 30
Please check regularly for availability on other dates, as previously booked applicants may cancel their appointments, and slots may become available again.
21 March 2026
We inform you that the number of available visa application slots will be temporarily reduced from April 1, 2026. Please check our website regularly for updates on when the next appointment period opens. We are making every effort to provide the most efficient service possible to applicants.
17 March 2026
We would like to inform you that registration slots for applications at the visa application centers in Vitebsk and Minsk will be available for May on the following dates:
- April 29 for the period from May 1 to 15
- May 13 for the period from May 18 to 29s
Please check regularly for availability on other dates, as previously booked applicants may cancel their appointments, and slots may become available again.
10 December 2025
Dear applicants,
we inform you that, starting February 1, 2026, when applying for a long-term visa, you must provide documents confirming your place of residence for the entire period of your stay in Latvia.
This requirement does not apply to applicants applying for a visa based on a decision by the Migration Service to issue a residence permit.
Detailed information is available on our website in the "Long-stay Visa" section.
17 October 2025
Dear applicants, we inform you that from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026, a restriction on non-scheduled passenger transportation across the borders with Russia and Belarus will be introduced. This restriction will apply to all carriers, regardless of the country of registration of the legal entity or vehicle.
This restriction does not apply to scheduled passenger transportation organized in accordance with intergovernmental agreements and Latvian legislation.
17 October 2025
We inform you that, starting October 15, Latvia will introduce a paid electronic queue for crossing the country's external border. According to the new procedure, drivers must register in the online booking system before arriving at the border.
The requirement to register in the electronic queue does not apply to bicycles, horse-drawn carriages, and EU passport holders.
14 October 2025
Important Notice – Appointment Booking
VFS Global does not charge any payment for making an appointment through our official website. Applicants are advised to remain cautious of any third-party companies or individuals requesting additional fees for booking appointments.
22 September 2025
Dear applicants, we inform you that, effective October 1, 2025, the Latvian Consulate will change the requirements for the content and submission procedure of visa invitations issued to cargo carriers applying for a Schengen visa (Category C) based on an invitation.
The invitation, signed electronically by an authorized company representative, must be sent to the Latvian Consulate in Vitebsk by email to [email protected].
More detailed information can be found on our website in the Visa Information section.
17 September 2025
We inform you that from 1 September 2025, third-country nationals who do not have a Latvian visa or residence permit in Latvia must complete an electronic tourist declaration 48 hours before crossing the border. More detailed information can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, where a list of categories of persons exempt from completing this declaration is also published.
10 January 2025
Dear customers!
Please be informed that from January 3rd, 2025 the prices for Additional Services available at the Visa Application Centres of Latvia will be set in Euro. Additional Service Fee is to be paid in Belarusian rubles according to the exchange rate of the servicing bank on the day of application.
13 December 2024
We inform you that all data must be entered absolutely correctly. If, when checking the registration at the Visa Application Centre, inaccuracies or errors are found in the data specified during registration, your documents will not be accepted at the Visa Application Centre. If, when checking the entry, no response is received to the phone number specified during registration, the entry will be cancelled.
11 November 2024
We inform you that from 12.11.2024 old-style questionnaires will no longer be accepted. You can find the current questionnaire forms on our website.
14 October 2024
We hereby inform you that from 15.10.2024, when submitting documents for the purpose of obtaining a Residence Permit of Latvia, it is necessary to provide a completed questionnaire, a military ID (original) and a work book (original).
2 July 2024
Dear Customers,
We ask you to provide reliable data in the questionnaires, fill out all the appropriate fields, and answer each question in detail. Those questionnaires that do not meet the requirements of the Latvian Consulate will not be accepted.
23 April 2024
Dear Customers,
We kindly ask you to mention your actual contact information (phone number, email) during appointment journey as you may be contacted before the submission of documents to confirm your booking.
7 January 2024
We hereby inform you that from 01/03/2024 documents will be accepted at the Visa Centers in Minsk and Vitebsk