If a third-country national wishes to stay in the Republic of Latvia as a participant in a volunteering programme financed by the European Commission or an international organisation, he or she shall be issued a long-stay visa for up to one year.
You can apply for a volunteer programs only if you are 18 to 30 years old.
| Where and how to apply | The invitation should be presented at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) by the host entity/organisation. The application can be submitted by the host entity/organisation responsible for the voluntary service. |
| Fee | Fees for a visa is 60 euros. The indicative processing time (time to receive an outcome) can take up to 3 weeks. |
| Documents required | Documents to be submitted in order to receive a volunteers visa in the Republic of Latvia in connection with a volunteer agreement:
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| Further requirements | You should have a health insurance policy, that should not be shorter that your expected period of stay in the Republic of Latvia. |
| Duration of validity of permits/visas | If a third-country national wishes to stay in the Republic of Latvia as a participant in a volunteering programme financed by the European Commission or an international organisation, he or she shall be issued a long-stay visa for up to one year. |
| Conditions for renewal | Voluntary work contract extension can be approved by the OCMA. |
| Appeals | A third- country national has the right to challenge the decision on the refusal to enter the Republic of Latvia within 30 days after that the decision is taken. A decision on the contested administrative act may be appealed to the Administrative District Court. |
Change of status | If the person wants to apply for a different status he/she needs to apply for a new visa. |
Family members | Family members can apply for a short-term visa. |
Long-term residence | N/A |
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