🇱🇻 2 visa routes for Indians
Latvia Visa for Indians: Fees, Documents & Processing Time
Everything you need to apply for Latvia from India — the real government fees, our service charges, the documents, and honest guidance from a dedicated case manager.
Visa fees and rules verified on 13 July 2026
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Latvia visa fees & timelines
| Visa type | Government fees | Our fee | Processing | Validity | Entries | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Single, double or multiple entry, as set by the consulate | — | Up to 90 days within any 180-day period |
| Business visa | Schengen short-stay visa fee €90Adult; €45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Same across all Schengen countries. | ₹7,500 + 18% GST = ₹8,850 | Usually about 15 days, up to 45 in busy periods | Single trip to multi-year; multiple-entry up to 5 years | — | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period |
Government and VFS fees are paid directly to the authorities in the local currency shown and are subject to change at the discretion of the concerned consulate or embassy; our service fee is in INR and includes appointment booking. No consultant can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
What you'll need
Document checklists
Tourist visa — document checklist
- Schengen visa application form, completed online, printed and signed
- Passport valid at least three months beyond departure, issued within the last 10 years, with two blank pages, plus copies of any previous visas and stamps
- Two recent colour photos (35 x 45 mm, white background, taken within the last six months)
- Travel medical insurance valid across the whole Schengen area for the full stay, with minimum EUR 30,000 cover for emergency treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation
- Flight tickets and a day-by-day travel itinerary
- Proof of accommodation in Latvia (hotel bookings or a host invitation)
- Personal bank statements for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, showing sufficient funds
- Income tax returns for the last two assessment years
- Employment proof: employer letter or contract and recent payslips (business registration if self-employed)
- Visa fee of EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children aged 6-11) plus the VFS Global service fee
Business visa — document checklist
- Completed and personally signed Schengen visa application form.
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond the intended departure, with at least two blank pages; plus previous passports.
- Two recent colour photos, 35x45 mm, light background, meeting Schengen/ICAO specifications.
- Business invitation from the Latvian host approved by the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA), dated no earlier than six months before the application.
- Covering letter from your Indian employer stating the purpose and duration of the trip and who bears the costs, with company registration/GST proof; evidence of the business relationship where relevant.
- Flight tickets and a day-by-day itinerary of the visit.
- Proof of accommodation in Latvia (hotel booking) or confirmation that the host covers it.
- Travel medical insurance valid across the Schengen area with minimum cover of EUR 30,000 for the whole trip.
- Proof of funds: personal bank statements for the last three months and/or company sponsorship (minimum subsistence of about EUR 14 per day of stay).
- Biometrics (fingerprints and digital photo) captured at the visa application centre; visa fee EUR 90.
How it works
Three steps, one dedicated case manager
1
Honest case review
We assess your profile candidly and recommend the visa route that actually fits your trip.
2
Expert forms & document review
We complete and double-check every form and paper, so nothing weakens your case.
3
Appointment, prep & tracking
We book the appointment, prepare you for the interview, and track it to the decision.
Client reviews
What travellers say
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