Document Checklist

You will need these 9

Every application needs these. A missing one is the commonest reason an application is returned.

Source limitationLatvian embassy sites (mfa.gov.lv, including the New Delhi consular section whose URL has a 'Bangladeshi nationals' students page) were offline on 2026-10-31 for a platform migration, and PMLP pages timed out on later fetches. Items below are PMLP's general residence-permit list for studies, not Bangladesh-specific, last updated 21.02.2023.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
Invitation approved by PMLPThe inviting institution must approve the invitation at the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs before documents are submitted.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
Passport copyFull copy of the passport, self-certified by the foreigner.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
Residence permit request formPrescribed sample form.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
PhotographOne photograph.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
Proof of subsistenceThis page states EUR 620 per month (adult) and EUR 150 per month per minor family member; an older PMLP studies page (updated 22.04.2022) states EUR 500. A newer figure may apply; not confirmed.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
State duty payment documentReceipt for the state duty; amount not stated on the page.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
Study agreementAgreement on studies in Latvia.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
Submission route abroadPMLP says applicants outside Latvia submit first-time residence-permit documents at a Latvian embassy abroad, or an authorised institution representative can submit to PMLP.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/article/are-you-planning-obtain-residence-permit-study-find-out-how-do-it

If it applies to you 2

Required only in certain cases, such as a sponsor, a study gap, a dependant or a particular course.

Police certificateStatement on punishability from the competent institution of the country of citizenship or residence, for applicants over 14 who lived in that country longer than 12 months.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment
Family documentsFor an accompanying minor child: all of the above for the child, proof of relationship, and notarised or officer-witnessed consent of the other parent.
Source https://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/studies-accredited-higher-educational-establishment

Document checklist for Latvia (Master)

You will need these 9

If it applies to you 2