Latvia Visa Fees for Indians in 2026 (INR, VFS Charges Included)

Latvia's visa fees are simple on paper, but the rupee amounts move with the exchange rate and some long-stay applicants pay an extra video-conferencing charge. Below is every charge on the official pages, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. For the full application process, start with our Latvia visa guide for Indians.

What is the Latvia visa fee in INR for each category?

The VFS Global one-pager for Latvia in India lists these consular fees. The INR figure is calculated at the current exchange rate, so the amount you pay at the counter can differ slightly from the table.

One inconsistency exists. The VFS employment checklist text mentions a visa fee of 60 EUR, while the fee table on the same page shows EUR 90. The Embassy's employment route page lists EUR 90. Confirm the amount with VFS before you go.

How much does VFS charge on top of the visa fee?

VFS Global collects its own service charge for every application, separate from the consular fee:

• INR 2,999 per application, inclusive of GST, for standard applications.
• INR 2,278 for non-VIS cases, listed in the airport transit section.
• INR 3,888 video-conferencing fee for long-stay applicants where applicable. Student applicants are interviewed, by video conference at centres outside New Delhi.

The service charge applies even when the visa fee is waived. A child under six pays no visa fee but still pays the VFS charge.

The Embassy's student page, dated March 2025, still shows older VFS charges of INR 2,434 (service) and INR 3,200 (video). The current VFS one-pager figures above are the ones to budget for.

Who is exempt from the Latvian visa fee?

The Embassy of Latvia waives the visa fee (EUR 0) for:

• Children under six.
• Pupils, students and accompanying teachers on study trips.
• Researchers.
• Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 or less.

For residence permit visas, children aged 0–12 pay no fee. Everyone in these groups still gives biometrics in person, because Schengen biometric data can only be collected by consulates and VFS, not by travel agencies.

Is the fee refunded if Latvia refuses your visa?

No. VFS states that the visa fee is non-refundable if the visa is refused. Budget for the full amount, including the separate VFS service charge, before you submit.

Refusals do happen. European Commission data puts the Schengen refusal rate for applications lodged at Latvian consulates in India at 18.6% in 2025 (244 visas not issued; 1,314 applications lodged) and 11.9% in 2024 (114 visas not issued; 963 applications lodged). These figures describe past applications. They are not a prediction for yours.

What other costs should you plan for?

The visa fee is only part of the cost. Latvia's checklists add requirements that cost money:

• Travel medical insurance valid for the whole Schengen area with minimum cover of EUR 30,000. The VFS checklist asks for cover for the trip plus a 15-day period of grace. Employment and student long-stay applicants need EUR 42,600 cover for 90 days.
• Means of subsistence (Cabinet Regulation No 225): at least EUR 14 per day for stays up to 30 days, and not less than the minimum monthly wage of EUR 700 for longer stays. This is not needed if an OCMA-approved invitation states the host covers costs.
• Accommodation: the VFS checklist asks for confirmed and prepaid hotels, with payment details from the hotel. Social booking platforms are not accepted as valid proof.
• Flights: a round-trip ticket or flight itinerary. A verifiable flight reservation lets you avoid buying a non-refundable ticket before the decision.

When and where do you pay, and how fast is the decision?

All Indian applications go through the Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in New Delhi, which covers the whole of India. You lodge them at the joint VFS Global centres for Latvia. To book a short-stay appointment, the VFS page asks you to email appt_latvia_sa@vfsglobal.com.

VFS quotes up to 10 working days for a short-stay decision; applications filed outside New Delhi take another two days because of postal transfer. The Embassy's own rule is a decision within 15 calendar days of lodging, extendable to a maximum of 45. Long-stay applications take 15 days after all documents arrive, or up to 60 days if extra checks are needed.

Apply no more than six months and at least 15 calendar days before your trip. Long-stay student and employment applicants must also upload documents on Hello Verify before VFS will book them.

Yatra For Fun's office in Gurugram, India, prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for Schengen files, from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation up to INR 3,000 for the full set. Reach us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or via the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Latvia employment visa fee EUR 60 or EUR 90?

The VFS fee table and the Embassy's employment page both show EUR 90 (INR 9,996). The VFS employment checklist text mentions 60 EUR, which conflicts with the table, so confirm with VFS before submission and carry enough to pay EUR 90.

Does the rupee amount of the Latvia visa fee change?

Yes. VFS converts the EUR fee into INR at the current exchange rate. The EUR 90 fee is the fixed amount; the INR 9,996 figure was published from 1 May 2026 and can be revised when the rate changes.

How much money must I show for a Latvia tourist visa?

Latvia's means-of-subsistence rule is at least EUR 14 per day for stays up to 30 days and not less than the EUR 700 minimum monthly wage for longer stays. You show this with an original three-month bank statement, stamped and signed by the bank.

Do Indians need a visa to transit through a Latvian airport?

No, as long as you stay inside the international transit area. The Embassy of Latvia states India is not on the list of nationalities that need an airport transit visa. Leaving the airport requires a Schengen visa.