Latvia Visa from India
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026 · Verified against current VFS Global India fees
Processing
~15 days
Fee Range
₹8,500 – ₹11,000
Documents
14 required
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Latvia Visa — All Types
Each visa type has its own fees, documents, and processing rules. Tap any card for the complete guide.
Latvia Tourist Visa
Apply for a Latvia Tourist Visa (Schengen Type C) from India through VFS. Hello Verify is mandatory before VFS appointment. Riga, the Baltic coast, Sigulda forests, and Jūrmala beach.
Latvia Business Visa
Latvia Business Visa (Schengen Type C) for Indian professionals — meetings, scientific / educational / professional events, agreements, estate negotiation in Latvia. OCMA invitation required.
Latvia Cultural, Sports & Religious Events Visa
Latvia Cultural Visa (Schengen Type C) for journeys undertaken for cultural, sports or religious events and for film crews. OCMA invitation required. Riga Song Festival, EuroBasket, Latvia film locations.
Latvia Family and Friends Visit Visa
Latvia Family and Friends Visit Visa (Schengen Type C) for Indian travellers visiting Latvian-resident family or friends. OCMA invitation required. Travel period less than 90 days.
Latvia Medical Treatment Visa
Latvia Medical Treatment Visa (Schengen Type C) for Indian patients seeking treatment at Latvian hospitals — Riga's Stradins University Hospital, dental clinics, rehabilitation centres.
Latvia Airport Transit Visa
Latvia Airport Transit Visa (Schengen Type A) for nationals required to obtain it (Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, others) when transiting through Riga Airport. Indian citizens generally do NOT need this.
Latvia Seafarer Visa (Schengen Type C) — Informational
Latvia Seafarer Visa (Schengen Type C) — special for sailors entering Schengen to board / disembark vessels at Riga or other Schengen ports. Carrier-driven (shipping company / maritime agency initiates). Informational only.
Latvia Student Visa
Latvia Student Visa (Long-Stay D Type) for Indian students enrolled at OCMA-accredited Latvian education institutions. ₹9,709 fee + ₹3,776 Video Conferencing fee. €42,600 insurance. All applicants interviewed via VC.
Latvia Employment Visa (Long-Stay D Type) — Informational
Latvia Employment Visa (Long-Stay D Type) for Indian workers with confirmed Latvian employment + OCMA-approved labour clearance. Informational only — Latvian employer initiates with OCMA / State Employment Agency.
Latvia Residence Permit Visa (D Type) — Informational
Latvia Residence Permit Visa (D Type) — for applicants who already have a positive OCMA decision on residence permit rights. Informational only — OCMA is the prime decision-maker.
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Biometrics & Submission
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💡 Important Tips
- One Schengen visa lets you enter via Latvia and travel all 29 Schengen countries on the same visa.
- Allow around 15 days for Latvia — apply 4–6 weeks before you fly.
- Keep your bank balance healthy — ₹3–5 lakh is a safe range for most short-stay visas.
- Show strong ties to India (stable job, property, family) — the biggest approval lever.
- Book refundable flights and hotels until the visa is approved.
- Buy travel insurance before your embassy / VFS appointment.
- Carry originals plus photocopies to VFS, and never give false or inconsistent information.
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