If you are a citizen of one of the following countries (a):
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR Passport Holders, Israel, Japan, Korea (South Korea), Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, Special Adminstrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, Uruguay, USA, Vatican City State, Venezuela.
- A definite sample form for a residence permit request (http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/pakalpojumi/residence/application.html);
- A photo;
- An evidence that you have sufficient financial means ( USD 5000/per study year);
- A document confirming the envisaged place of residence in the Republic of Latvia and the rights to stay there (provided by RTU if staying at students dormitory);
- A document confirming the state duty payment (http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/pakalpojumi/pricelist/residence_permit_fees.html);
- An agreement on studies in the Republic of Latvia (provided by RTU);
- Documents confirming that you have acquired the necessary education to start the studies (to be legalized).
NOTE: Certification of document authenticity (legalisation) is not a notarial act. Unless there are international agreements in force that provide for a different procedure, all documents issued in other countries have to be legalized. Legalisation - Certification of Document Authenticity .Certification of document authenticity (legalisation) means verification of signature and seal of a document. It is performed by a Consular Officer in order the documents drawn up in one country were in force in another one. Legalisation also implies confirmation of the legal status and authority of the signatory.
Please find more information on legalization http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/service/legalisation/