Latvia does not operate a full embassy in Pakistan. Instead, the country is represented through two honorary consulates, one in Islamabad and the other in Karachi. These offices mainly assist Latvian and Pakistani citizens, but they do not issue visas. For Pakistanis, the visa process is handled by the Hungary Embassy in Islamabad, including applications submitted through the VFS Global Center in Pakistan.
1. Honorary Consulate of Latvia – Islamabad
- Location: 78 Margalla Road, F-6/2, Islamabad
- Phone: +92-51-282-1113
- Fax: +92-51-282-1112
- Email: [email protected]
- Timings:
- Open Monday to Friday on an appointment basis. Closed on weekends and official holidays.
Note: This consulate cannot process visas. Its role is limited to consular support and community assistance.
2. Honorary Consulate of Latvia – Karachi
- Location: 6-B, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S., Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi 75400
- Phone: +92-21-3454-8403
Fax: +92-21-3454-8406
Email: [email protected] - Honorary Consul: Mr. Majid Sultan Khwaja
- Timings:
Available by prior appointment during weekdays. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and official holidays.
3. Visa Processing for Latvia
- Latvian visas are issued through the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad, which officially represents Latvia in Pakistan for consular and visa matters.
- Applications must be submitted via VFS Global centers in Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi.
- Appointments are booked online, after which applicants provide documents, biometrics, and pay the fees at the VFS office.
- The Embassy of Hungary forwards the cases to Latvian authorities for decision-making.
- Only official VFS or Embassy channels should be used—agents and third parties are not recognized.
4. Visa Fees
- Adults: €90
- Children (6–12 years): €45
- Children under 6: Free of charge
- Applicants also need to pay VFS service charges in addition to the visa fee.
5. How to Apply for Latvian Visa
- Go to the VFS Global Hungary website for Pakistan.
- Fill out the visa form online and schedule an appointment.
- On the appointment date, visit the selected VFS center (Islamabad, Lahore, or Karachi).
- Submit your application, documents, and biometrics.
- The case will be processed by the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad on Latvia’s behalf.
- If needed, the Embassy may invite you for an interview.
- Application progress can be tracked online through VFS.
6. Documents Required
- A completed and signed visa application form with appointment confirmation
- Valid passport (issued in the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond travel, with two blank pages)
- Recent passport-size photographs (35×45 mm)
- Travel insurance valid in Schengen countries (minimum coverage €30,000)
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, rental agreement, or host invitation)
- Proof of financial means (bank statements, salary slips, sponsorship, etc.)
- Travel itinerary (flight booking or plan of travel)
- Employment or student documents if applicable
- Visa fee receipt along with VFS service charges
7. Key Points to Remember
- Latvia does not maintain an embassy in Pakistan. Only honorary consulates exist in Islamabad and Karachi.
- Visa applications are processed by the Embassy of Hungary, through VFS Global centers.
- Always book appointments directly through official websites to avoid fraud.
- Requirements for Schengen visas may change, so applicants should double-check details before submission.
