Latvia Visa for Indians

Latvia, a hidden gem in the Baltic region, grabs the attention of tourists with its vibrant culture, pristine natural landscape, and rich history. The warm hospitality of the people there and their aim to preserve the culture come alive in celebrations and folk festivals. With diverse offerings the country invites exploration, providing a unique mix of unspoiled nature and cultural heritage in the center of the Baltic region. Being an Indian citizen, to visit the country, you need a Latvia visa for Indians. The visa type you require depends on your visit purpose and stay duration. The country offers several types of visas to visitors including work, study, business, transit, and Latvia tourist visa. Each of them is issued for specific requirements and purposes. At Visament, currently, we offer our visa services to two main Latvia visas:

• Latvia Business Visa: This visa allows entry into the country of purpose related to business like attending conferences, meetings, events, trade fairs, and negotiations. It can be either a single or multiple-entry visa with a validity of six months. However, you can stay only up to 90 days with a duration of 180-day period.
• Latvia Tourist Visa: It permits entry into the country only for leisure and tourism purposes, and does not allow people to seek business activities and employment in the country with this visa. Like the business visa, it also offers both single or multiple-entry visas with six months validity. With this visa, you can stay a maximum of 90 days in the country within a period of 180 days. In addition, with a Latvia Schengen visa, you can travel to other Schengen countries.

When applying for a Latvia visa from India consider doing the following things. It ensures a smooth visa application process without any last-minute hassle and will help you avoid any potential rejections. 

• Provide proof of having sufficient funds by your side to manage your expenses during your stay in the country. The amount depends on your stay duration and whether you are staying with your family, friends, or any paid accommodation.
• Ensure you have a valid passport by your side with at least six months of validity in it and two blank pages with entry and exit for visa stamping. Also should have a clear background with no criminal records. 
• Provide only truthful and accurate information on your Latvia visa application form. Any false or incorrect information can lead to visa rejection.
• Make a travel itinerary that includes all the details of your trip such as the purpose of visiting the country, stay duration, flight bookings, places you are going to visit there, and more. It further helps the immigration officer get a clear idea of your visa application and approving it.
• It is advisable to apply for your Latvia visa at least one month before your planned trip. It helps in arranging any additional documents if required during the visa application process.
• Book your onward or return flight tickets in advance to prove that you will move to your next destination or return to your home country after expiry of your visa.
• Prepare a checklist of documents required during Latvia visa for Indians and gather all of them accordingly. It further assists in avoiding any last-minute hassle during the application process.
• Should be in good health to travel to the country and be able to pass medical checks. Also, when visiting Latvia you need to have travel insurance to cover any medical emergency that happens during your stay in the country. 
• Keep a copy of your important documents, such as ID proof or passport for safety as in case of theft or loss they will serve as a backup. 

The Latvia visa fee for Indians varies depending on the visa type and stay duration of an individual. Along with it, you also need to pay the service fee charged by Visament to help process your visa application. The service cost may vary depending on your specific circumstances or visa type. The service fee is affordable and will not put a strain on your pocket. With this, here is a fee breakdown of Latvia Schengen visa for Indians:

• Applicant age between 0-5 - No fee
• Applicant age between 6-12 - Rs. 3550
• Applicant age 13 or above - Rs. 7100

The processing of a Latvia visa for Indians when you apply through Visament generally takes 15 business days to process. However, the Latvia visa processing time may vary depending on the visa type, individual circumstances, and the increased number of applications during the peak travel season. So, it is advisable to apply for your visa at least one month before your travel date to avoid delay and last-minute hassle.

To certify a memorable and smooth trip to Latvia from India, follow these mentioned guidelines after you arrive in the country to avoid any hassle:

• Keep your passport or copy of it when traveling within the country for identification purposes.
• Also, keep some cash by your side while traveling in Latia as not all shops accept the online payment option.
• Exchange your money into Euro upon arriving at the airport in Latvia. It is advisable to exchange large amount to get better rates.
• Buy a SIM card to avoid paying high roaming charges and get access to local calls, internet, and text at lower prices.
• Know the rules and local customs of Latvia and follow them respectfully to have a positive experience in the country and avoid any potential misunderstanding.
• Do not carry any item forbidden by the country that will not pass through customs. 
• Have the emergency helpline numbers of the country by your side in case to save yourself from any unpleasant situation. 
• Know about the local transportation options to travel within the country.