# Baltics Trip from India: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Visa Guide > Planning Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius in one trip? Fees, processing times, insurance rules and VFS centres for the three Baltic Schengen states, side by side. _Published: 2026-11-01 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1121_ ## TL;DR Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all take Schengen short-stay applications through VFS Global in India, so one visa covers a Baltic route. The adult fee is EUR 90 at each, every country requires travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, and published processing runs from up to 10 working days (Latvia via VFS) to 15 calendar days or more. ## Key takeaways - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all accept Schengen short-stay applications through VFS Global in India. - Adult visa fee is EUR 90 in all three; children aged 6-12 pay EUR 45. - Every Baltic state requires travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 valid across the Schengen area. - Latvia's VFS page quotes up to 10 working days; Estonia and Lithuania state 15 calendar days from the embassy end. - Estonia lists 13 VFS centres in India; check the Latvia and Lithuania VFS pages for their current locations. **A Baltic trip needs one Schengen short-stay visa, because Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania all take Schengen visa applications through VFS Global in India. The adult fee is EUR 90 at each (Estonia publishes INR 9795, Latvia INR 9996), and all three require travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000.** ## Article That makes Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius one of the simpler multi-country routes for Indian travellers: one application, one visa and one insurance policy. The differences lie in the fine print, such as how each country quotes fees in rupees, how quickly each processes files and what its insurance rule adds. Figures below are as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-10. ### One Schengen visa for Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius All three Baltic states issue the uniform short-stay Schengen visa, and the insurance each demands is valid for the whole Schengen area. You do not need three visas. You need to decide which country receives the application. Schengen applications are normally lodged with the country that is your main destination, meaning where you spend the most nights. If your nights are split evenly, look at the country you will enter first. Confirm this on the relevant VFS or embassy page before you book an appointment. ### Visa fees compared for Indian applicants CountryAdultChild 6-12Exemptions and notesEstoniaEUR 90 / INR 9795EUR 45 / INR 4900 (embassy: 6-11 years)Under 6: visa fee and service fee exempted. INR at current exchange rate, cash at VFS; subject to change without noticeLatviaEUR 90 / INR 9996EUR 45 / INR 4998Under 6: visa fee exempt, VFS service charge still applies. Rates effective 01 May 2026; non-refundable if refusedLithuaniaEUR 90 (12 years and above)EUR 45Family members of EU/EEA/CH citizens: EUR 0. Cash or card, INR at current exchange rate; non-refundable if refusedThe rupee figures differ because each mission converts at its own published rate. Lithuania does not publish a fixed INR amount for a tourist visa in our data, so check the conversion at the centre. Estonia also lists fee-exempt groups, including students, pupils and teachers on study trips, researchers and family members of Estonian or EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. ### Processing times and how far ahead to apply CountryPublished processing timeTransit from centres outside DelhiEstoniaMinimum 15 calendar days; up to 45 calendar days in individual casesVFS forwards to the Embassy the next working day; satellite centres may take 48-72 hours to reach New DelhiLatviaVFS: up to 10 working days, apply at least 2 weeks in advance. Embassy: within 15 calendar days, maximum 45Another two days for postal delivery from VFS offices other than New DelhiLithuaniaWithin 15 calendar days of arrival at the Embassy's visa section; may be prolonged to 30 daysSatellite centre submissions take an additional 2-3 days in transit to New DelhiIf you apply from Mumbai, Bengaluru or Kolkata rather than Delhi, add the transit days to the published processing time when you plan your submission date. ### Insurance: same EUR 30,000 floor, different fine print - Estonia: travel health insurance valid in Schengen countries with cover of at least 30,000 EUR for the whole stay; the Embassy says it must cover at least the first planned trip. VFS links an approved insurer list dated March 2026. - Latvia: cover of at least EUR 30,000 for the whole Schengen area, including urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and repatriation in the event of death. The VFS checklist adds a 15-day period of grace, so buy a policy that runs beyond your return date. - Lithuania: the policy must come from the approved list of Indian travel insurance companies, cover at least EUR 30,000 for all risks and run for the entire trip, including arrival and departure days. ### Where you submit in India Estonia lists 13 VFS centres: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. Our summary data does not list centre cities for Latvia or Lithuania, so check the VFS Latvia India page and the VFS Lithuania India page before you choose a city. Both note extra transit time for applications lodged outside New Delhi. ### Studying or working in the Baltics instead Longer stays follow different rules. Latvia lists student and employment visas at EUR 90 / INR 9996, plus a video conferencing fee of Rs 3888 where applicable; its employment checklist mentions a 60 EUR fee, so confirm which applies. Latvia's employment visa needs insurance of at least EUR 42,600 for 90 days, and long-stay files are decided 15 days after all documents reach the Embassy, or up to 60 days if extra checks are needed. Lithuania issues National (D) visas and lists a short-term student visa at INR 7067 / EUR 90. Estonia handles long-stay visas through its Embassy. ### Building the file for a three-country route - Write one day-by-day itinerary that names each city and the nights in each, matching your main-destination choice. - Hold accommodation for every night across all three countries, not just the main one. - Use a verifiable flight reservation for entry into and exit from the Schengen area; embassies generally advise against buying non-refundable tickets before the decision. - Make sure the insurance dates cover the whole route, plus Latvia's grace period if Latvia receives the application. - Follow the checklist of the country you apply to, such as Latvia's tourist visa checklist or Lithuania's May 2026 checklist, since requirements vary. For other Schengen and non-Schengen destinations, our visa guides for Indian passport holders cover fees, documents and centres country by country. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, multi-city travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages start at INR 1,000 for a flight reservation and go up to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or reach us through the contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Do I need separate visas for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania? No. All three accept Schengen short-stay applications, and the travel insurance each requires is valid across the Schengen area. You make one application, to the country handling your trip. #### Is the Baltic visa fee refunded if my visa is refused? Latvia and Lithuania state that the EUR 90 fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. Estonia notes its fees are subject to change without notice, so check its VFS page on the day you book. #### Do children pay the Schengen visa fee for the Baltics? Children aged 6 to 12 pay EUR 45 in all three countries; Estonia's embassy uses a 6 to 11 age band. Under-6s are exempt from the visa fee in Estonia and Latvia, though Latvia still charges the VFS service charge. #### Which insurance companies are accepted for a Baltic Schengen visa? Estonia's VFS page links an approved insurance companies list dated March 2026, and Lithuania requires a policy from its approved list of Indian travel insurance companies. Check the list for the country you apply to before buying. ## FAQ ### Do I need separate visas for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania? No. All three accept Schengen short-stay applications, and the travel insurance each requires is valid across the Schengen area. You make one application, to the country handling your trip. ### Is the Baltic visa fee refunded if my visa is refused? Latvia and Lithuania state that the EUR 90 fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. Estonia notes its fees are subject to change without notice, so check its VFS page on the day you book. ### Do children pay the Schengen visa fee for the Baltics? Children aged 6 to 12 pay EUR 45 in all three countries; Estonia's embassy uses a 6 to 11 age band. Under-6s are exempt from the visa fee in Estonia and Latvia, though Latvia still charges the VFS service charge. ### Which insurance companies are accepted for a Baltic Schengen visa? Estonia's VFS page links an approved insurance companies list dated March 2026, and Lithuania requires a policy from its approved list of Indian travel insurance companies. Check the list for the country you apply to before buying. ## Sources 1. [VFS Global - Estonia Schengen Visa: overview, fees, documents, processing time](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/est/visa-type#schengenvisa) — VFS Global 2. [VFS Global - Apply for Visa to Latvia in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/latvia/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global 3. [Embassy of Latvia to India - Applying for a Short Stay (Schengen) Visa](https://www2.mfa.gov.lv/en/newdelhi/consular-section/visa) — Embassy of Latvia in India 4. [VFS Global - Apply for Visa to Lithuania in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/lithuania/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global