Latvia tourist visa
A Latvia tourist visa is a Schengen short-stay visa — Type C, the uniform visa — and it does more than let you into Latvia. For an Indian passport holder, it opens the wider Schengen area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. From India, VFS Global collects your file and forwards it to the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in New Delhi, which decides the outcome.
Latvia is your point of application when it is your sole or main destination, or your first point of entry into the Schengen area. The New Delhi embassy holds jurisdiction over applicants resident in India, along with the Maldives, Myanmar and Bhutan. A decision usually lands within about 15 calendar days of lodging, though it can stretch to 45 in some cases — and that call belongs to the consulate alone.
Who this visa is for
- ✓Indian passport holders (or foreign residents in India, the Maldives, Myanmar or Bhutan) travelling to Latvia as their sole or main Schengen destination, or first point of entry
- ✓Purpose is short-term tourism, sightseeing or a holiday of up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- ✓Passport valid at least three months beyond the intended departure date, issued within the last 10 years, with at least two blank pages
- ✓Able to show confirmed accommodation, a round-trip flight reservation and sufficient funds for the stay
- ✓Hold travel medical insurance covering the whole Schengen area with a minimum of EUR 30,000
Visa options for Latvia
Type C tourism / private visit
Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism, sightseeing or visiting friends and family in Latvia, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Type C business visit
Short-stay Schengen visa for business meetings, conferences and short professional trips to Latvia, under the same 90/180 limit.
Type C cultural, sports or religious events
Short-stay Schengen visa for participants in cultural, sports or religious events taking place in Latvia.
Type C medical treatment
Short-stay Schengen visa for planned short-term medical treatment at a facility in Latvia.
Documents typically required
- ✓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
Your exact checklist depends on your profile — we confirm it during your case analysis. Every visa decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
Every applicant in India attends a VFS Global centre in person to give biometrics — fingerprints and a digital photo. Latvia visa application centres run in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. Lodge at least 15 calendar days before you travel, and up to six months ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Do you guarantee the visa?
No, and be wary of anyone who says otherwise. The decision rests solely with the Embassy of Latvia in New Delhi, and no consultancy can guarantee a Schengen visa. What we do is assess your profile honestly and build an application that is complete and well-documented. Over the last two to three years our applications have a 97% success rate.
Which mission handles my Latvia tourist visa, and when do I apply through Latvia?
You lodge at a VFS Global centre in India, and the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in New Delhi assesses the file. Apply through Latvia when it is your sole or main destination, or your first point of entry into the Schengen area.
How long does it take, and how long can I stay?
The consulate usually decides within around 15 calendar days of submission, occasionally up to 45. Once granted, the visa lets you stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, anywhere across the Schengen area.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes, and there is no way around it. You need travel medical insurance valid across the entire Schengen area for the full duration of your trip, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000 for emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation.