🇱🇻Latvia Visa for Indian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

eTA / e-permit

Indian passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Latvia, but not a full visa.

Latvia introduced an Electronic Travel Declaration system from 1 September 2025 (amendment to Article 4.4 of the Immigration Law). Third-country nationals who are not citizens of an EU member state, NATO member state, OECD member state, EEA country, Swiss Confederation or Brazil, AND who do not have a valid Latvian visa or residence permit, must submit the declaration at least 48 hours before arrival via eta.gov.lv. Note: ETA exemption is based on EU/NATO/OECD/EEA/Swiss/Brazil bloc membership, NOT identity with the ordinary-passport visa-free list. Turkey (NATO member) is ETA-exempt even though Turkish ordinary passport holders are NOT on the ordinary visa-free list. Exempt nationals include all visa-free countries plus Turkey. This is NOT a travel authorization/permission to enter - it is a pre-arrival security declaration. Page last updated May 19, 2026.

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How Indian citizens apply for a Latvia visa

Latvia visa cost for Indian citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

EUR 90 (~$98)

Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global — service fee approx. INR 2999, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Indian applicants

The exact documents Indian citizens must submit for Latvia, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

touristMedical Treatment Visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Medical Treatment Checklist

transitSeafarers

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Seafarers Checklist

otherResidence Permit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗). Residence Permit Checklist List of documents for the visa application upon positive OCMA decision on Resident Permit is as follows – - Long Stay Visa application form completed online, printed, and signed by the applicant. - One photo (size 35mm x 45 mm) taken during visa submission-Live Photo. - Passport with a period of validity extending at least three months after the intended date of departure from Latvia or other Member State and containing at least two blank pages. Copies of the identification pages and the pages that contain information about previously issued visas. - Copy of OCMA Positive decision on granting residence permit rights. - Flight itinerary indicating the intended Schengen area entry date. - Travel insurance for 90 days starting with the Schengen area entry date. - Visa fee of 90 EUR

studentStudent Visa

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Student Visa Checklist

touristCultural Visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Cultural Visa Checklist

touristTourist Visit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) Tourist Visa

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Latvia visa for Indian citizens — FAQ

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Indian passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Latvia, but not a full visa.

What documents do Indian citizens need for Latvia?

A valid passport plus the Latvia document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Latvia visa cost for Indian citizens?

The Latvia schengen short-stay visa (type c) fee is EUR 90 (~$98). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 2999.

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