Social Work (with prior professional higher education in social work)

EU/EEA/Swiss registration rules or, for other students, a temporary residence permit plus a long-stay D visa where required

Valid passport: Provide the required passport copy or original according to the submission route.

Residence-permit application form: Use the current prescribed form.

Photograph: Follow current technical requirements.

Study agreement: Agreement for study in Latvia at the accredited institution.

Approved invitation or sponsorship: The institution/inviter normally completes the required OCMA invitation stage before submission.

Financial evidence: Provide the amount and evidence required for the exact visa/residence stage. EUR 620 or EUR 780 monthly reference

Health insurance: Policy must meet the required coverage and period. Minimum liability EUR 42,600

Police/conviction statement: Required for applicants over 14 in the circumstances described by OCMA.

State-fee payment: Provide proof of the applicable fee payment.

Translations/legalisation: AIC, the institution or authorities may request translations and/or legalisation.

Usually 15 days; up to 60 days if extended

EUR 90