Documents Required

The following list of documents is not exhaustive, and the Mission reserves the right to request additional information or documents from the applicant if necessary.

Both the standard and supporting documentation must be recent, no older than one month, and must be provided for every Schengen visa application.

Applicants are required to bring and present their original documents but only need to submit photocopies unless otherwise specified.

Before gathering the required documents listed below, applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements under the Overview section to ensure eligibility for the chosen visa category.

Fingerprints are only taken from applicants aged 12 years and older. Therefore, minors under the age of 12 are not required to be present at the visa application center during the submission of their Schengen visa application.

Standard Documentation for Schengen Visa Application:

1. Visa application form (original) – signed by one parent/legal guardian
   2. Passport (original)
   – Signed passport with at least two blank pages for visa purposes
   – Must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area
   – Must have been issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen Area
   – Extended passports may still be valid, but if older than 10 years, a new passport must be obtained before applying for the visa.
   3. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas issued in the last three years
   – If previous Schengen visas are endorsed in an old passport, the old passport must also be submitted with the visa application.
   4. UK Residence permit
   – Must be endorsed in the passport or issued as a Biometrics card
   – Must be valid for at least one month beyond the return date of the trip to the Schengen Area
   – C type visitor visa is not acceptable (see here for details).
   5. Photograph (original)
   Every minor, regardless of their visa category, must provide the following documents as part of the Standard Documentation:
2. Birth certificate:
   – An unabridged birth certificate that includes the names of the biological parents.
   – If the birth certificate is not in English, Latvian, or Russian, a certified translation by a translator in the UK is also required.
3. Consent of both parents:
   – Written consent, signed and dated, from both biological parents, allowing the minor to travel.
4. Parents’ passports (copy):
   – Both parents must provide a copy of their original passport during the application process.
   – If either or both parents’ original passports are not available, a notarized copy of the passport’s bio data page is required.
5. Proof of sole custody (in case of a single parent):
   – If the parents are divorced or one of the parents has passed away, proof of sole custody must be provided.
   – This can be demonstrated through a court/residence order (original document to be presented) or a certificate (original document to be presented).

Please note that these documents are necessary for all minors applying for a visa, regardless of the visa category. It is important to ensure that all requirements are met to avoid any delays or complications in the application process.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION

If the minor is applying for All Visa Categories Except EEA/EU and Swiss National Family Member, the following supporting documents are required:

1. Proof of current occupation:

– Original student letter: This letter should be recent (less than 1 month old), signed, and issued by a UK college or school. It should be addressed to the Mission and confirm the applicant’s enrollment.

2. Proof of funds (in case the invitation does not indicate that the inviting party will cover the applicant’s expenses):

– Latest 3 months UK bank statements: These statements should show the applicant’s name, address, and an end balance dated within the last month of the visa application submission date. The balance should reflect a minimum amount of £13.00 per day of stay in the Schengen Area, in addition to outstanding accommodation and travel fees. Alternatively, online bank account printouts are also accepted.
– Travellers’ cheques: These should cover the same amount as explained above.

3. Proof of travel (airplane, train, boat, coach, (hired) car):

– Confirmed return travel tickets: These tickets should mention the applicant’s name and travel dates to and from the Schengen Area.
– When traveling by car: Car registration, car insurance, and return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) should mention the car’s registration number and driver’s driving license. If the applicant is not the driver, a signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel with the applicant and providing travel dates is also required.
– If travel tickets have been paid through a travel agency, a receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation is also required.

Proof of Accommodation

To support your visa application, it is essential to provide proof of accommodation. This can be in the form of a confirmed reservation from a hotel, hostel, camping site, or any other type of accommodation. The reservation should clearly state your name, travel dates, and the address details of the accommodation.

In case your name is not mentioned on the reservation, an additional joint travel confirmation letter is required. This letter must be signed and dated by the person whose name appears on the reservation. Along with the letter, please provide a photocopy of that person’s passport or ID card, including the passport signature page if the signature is not on the passport’s bio page.

If you are part of a group reservation, please provide a list of all the group members. Alternatively, you may mention the names of the group members on the travel ticket.

If you are staying with family or friends in Latvia, there are specific requirements to fulfill:

1. Invitation approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs in Latvia: You should obtain a case or reference number from your host in Latvia.
2. Invitation letter confirmed by the Latvian Embassy in London.
3. Original invitation letter from your host in Latvia, which should confirm your name, the period and duration of your stay, the address of the place you will be staying, and be signed and dated by your host. If your host in Latvia is a non-EU citizen, their Latvian permit of stay is also required.

We hope this information clarifies the necessary documentation for proof of accommodation. Should you have any further questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Travel Insurance (Comprehensive Medical Travel Insurance)

The travel insurance, clearly displaying the applicant’s name, must be valid throughout the entire territory of the Schengen Area and provide coverage for the entire duration of the applicant’s intended stay. The minimum coverage for medical emergencies and repatriation, including a clause for such cases, must be €30,000.

For single entry applications, the insurance should also cover the 15-day “period of grace” in addition to the entire intended stay in the Schengen Area.

For multiple entry applications, the insurance should cover at least the entire duration of the first intended stay in the Schengen Area.

In the case of a minor applying as an EEA/EU or Swiss national family member:

– The original EEA/EU or Swiss national’s passport or ID card must be presented.
– Proof of relation to the EEA/EU or Swiss national, such as a marriage or birth certificate, must be provided. If these documents are not in English, Latvian, or Russian, a certified translation in the UK is required.
– Proof of joint travel must be provided.

For confirmed return travel by car, the following documents are required: car registration, car insurance, return travel tickets (ferry or Eurotunnel) with the car’s registration number and driver’s driving license. If the applicant is not the driver, a signed and dated cover letter from the driver confirming joint travel and travel dates must also be provided.

If travel tickets have been paid through a travel agency, a receipt, invoice, or payment confirmation is also necessary.

A written consent, signed and dated, from the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member confirming joint travel with the applicant, along with a copy of the EEA/EU or Swiss national family member’s passport’s bio and signature page, is required.