How Indian passport holders get a visa for Latvia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global (+ separate mandatory ETA since Sep 2025)
- Government fee: €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ₹2,999 (incl. GST). Total ~₹11,000 per adult.
- Processing time: 10 calendar days from Embassy receipt; up to 30 days if additional documents requested. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel.
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the 29-country Schengen Area.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 40/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages
- Completed Schengen visa application form (signed)
- Two recent passport photographs (35×45mm, white background)
- Confirmed return flight reservation
- Hotel bookings / accommodation proof
- Detailed travel itinerary
- Travel insurance covering €30,000 medical, valid in all Schengen states
- Bank statements (last 3–6 months)
- Income tax returns (last 2–3 years)
- Employer NOC or business registration
- Cover letter
- Latvia ETA approval (separate, free, online — required from 1 Sep 2025)
How & where to apply
Apply through VFS Global. Centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi. Embassy of Latvia in New Delhi processes the application. Separately, from 1 September 2025, all foreign nationals MUST also complete the free Latvian Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before entering — this is NOT a visa, it's an extra mandatory declaration. VFS Global — Latvia visa India (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Riga (RIX) for connections to non-Schengen destinations does not need a Schengen visa, but the ETA may still apply.
How Latvia compares in Schengen Europe
With an ease score of 40/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Latvia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global (+ separate mandatory ETA since Sep 2025) | €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ₹2,999 (incl. GST). Total ~₹11,000 per adult. | 10 calendar days from Embassy receipt; up to 30 days if additional documents requested. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel. |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — via Denmark embassy + VFS in India | €90 short-stay visa fee (in force since 11 June 2024). Children 6–12: €45; under 6: free. VFS Global service charge extra (~₹2,000–2,400). Travel medical insurance (~₹300–1,500/week) is mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days from receipt at the Royal Danish Embassy New Delhi (which represents Iceland). Realistically 3–5 weeks; up to 8 weeks during the May–September peak. |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via BLS International in India | €90 short-stay visa fee (in force since 11 June 2024) — collected in INR (~₹9,599 for adults; ~₹4,799 for children 6–12; under 6 free). BLS International service charge extra (~₹1,802). Travel medical insurance (~₹300–1,500/week) is mandatory. | Officially 10–15 working days at the Spanish Embassy New Delhi or Consulate General Mumbai. Realistically 2–4 weeks; longer during May–August peak. |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45; under 6: free. VFS service charge extra (~₹2,000–2,400). Travel medical insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 working days. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres; up to 8 weeks in May–August aurora and summer peak. |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge ~₹2,000–2,400. Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days from receipt at the Danish Embassy New Delhi. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres; allow 4 weeks minimum in March–September peak. |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge (~₹2,000 / €20). Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 working days. Realistically 3–5 weeks; up to 45 working days in peak. Add 2 days courier from Delhi, 4–6 days from other cities. |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa — apply via VFS Global in India | €90 short-stay visa fee. Children 6–12: €45. VFS service charge ~€19 / ~₹1,800–2,000. Travel insurance mandatory. | Officially 15 calendar days. Realistically 3–5 weeks at Indian VFS centres. |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Latvia introduced a mandatory ETA on top of the Schengen visa from 1 September 2025 — free, online, separate from the visa. Researched May 2026; verify ETA portal at the time of travel. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newdelhi/consular-section
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Latvia?
Schengen Type C — sticker via VFS Global (+ separate mandatory ETA since Sep 2025). Latvia introduced a mandatory ETA on top of the Schengen visa from 1 September 2025 — free, online, separate from the visa. Researched May 2026; verify ETA portal at the time of travel.
What documents do Indians need for a Latvia visa?
Passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages; Completed Schengen visa application form (signed); Two recent passport photographs (35×45mm, white background); Confirmed return flight reservation; Hotel bookings / accommodation proof; Detailed travel itinerary; Travel insurance covering €30,000 medical, valid in all Schengen states; Bank statements (last 3–6 months); Income tax returns (last 2–3 years); Employer NOC or business registration; Cover letter; Latvia ETA approval (separate, free, online — required from 1 Sep 2025)
How long does a Latvia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 10 calendar days from Embassy receipt; up to 30 days if additional documents requested. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel.. Government fee: €90 adults / €45 children 6–12 / free under 6. VFS service charge ₹2,999 (incl. GST). Total ~₹11,000 per adult.. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the 29-country Schengen Area..
How do Indians apply for a Latvia visa?
Apply through VFS Global. Centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kochi. Embassy of Latvia in New Delhi processes the application. Separately, from 1 September 2025, all foreign nationals MUST also complete the free Latvian Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before entering — this is NOT a visa, it's an extra mandatory declaration. Official source: https://www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newdelhi/consular-section
Is a Latvia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 40/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Latvia visa online or on arrival?
Latvia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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