According to Latvian Immigration Law, a foreigner has the right to request a temporary residence permit in accordance for the time period of studies of educational establishments accredited in the Republic of Latvia or full-time students.
Under Latvian Immigration Law, a residence permit gives a foreigner the right to reside in the Republic of Latvia for a specified time period, for example, students may reside in Latvia for the time period of studies.
Visa certifies that a person has requested an authorisation to enter and reside in the Republic of Latvia or in any Schengen Agreement Member State for the period of time indicated in visa and for the number of times indicated therein.
Practically, in the case of studying abroad, a student arriving from third countries (residing outside Schengen Area) a residence permit is more suitable instead of student visa..
According to Latvian Immigration Law, a foreigner has the right to request a temporary residence permit in accordance for the time period of studies of educational establishments accredited in the Republic of Latvia or full-time students.
Under Latvian Immigration Law, a residence permit gives a foreigner the right to reside in the Republic of Latvia for a specified time period, for example, students may reside in Latvia for the time period of studies.
Visa certifies that a person has requested an authorisation to enter and reside in the Republic of Latvia or in any Schengen Agreement Member State for the period of time indicated in visa and for the number of times indicated therein.
Practically, in the case of studying abroad, a student arriving from third countries (residing outside Schengen Area) a residence permit is more suitable instead of student visa..
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