Latvia visa options for India passport holders
Tourist / short stay
Visa required
Arrange a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling.
Visa types & longer-stay routes for Latvia
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss from OECD member states for DN Visa. EU/EEA/Swiss have free movement
- Tourist
Schengen Visa-Free / Short Stay (Type C)
90 days in any 180-day period across Schengen
- Insurance
- Requiredfor Schengen visa nationals (min 30,000 EUR / ~32,000 USD)
- Good for
- Visa-exempt non-EU (US/UK/CA/AU/JP and others) for tourism or short business
- Requirement
- Passport (6 months validity), funds, onward travel; ETIAS pre-authorization from 2026 for visa-exempt non-EU
- Work
Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) - Employment / Self-Employment
Typically 1-5 yrs renewable; PR path after 5 yrs
- Insurance
- Required(cover for permit duration)
- Good for
- Non-EU with Latvian job offer, EU Blue Card eligibility, self-employment registration, or family reunification
- Requirement
- Employment contract or business registration; min salary thresholds (higher for Blue Card); accommodation; clean record
- Digital nomad
Latvia Digital Nomad Visa (Type D, long-stay)
1 year, renewable once for 2nd year (2 yrs total)
- Insurance
- Required(cover valid in Latvia and Schengen for full period, min 42,600 EUR / ~46,000 USD incl. emergency, hospitalization, repatriation)
- Good for
- Non-EU remote workers employed by or self-employed in an OECD member state
- Requirement
- OECD employer or self-employment; income ≥2.5x Latvian avg gross monthly (~4,213 EUR / 4,550 USD/month in 2026 - VERIFY); clean record; accommodation
- Residence
Latvia Startup Visa (Temporary Residence Permit)
Up to 3 yrs with annual renewals
- Insurance
- Required(Latvian-valid cover for holder and dependants)
- Good for
- Founders of innovative, scalable, high-value tech startups; up to 5 co-founders per idea; family included
- Requirement
- Approved 3-yr innovative business plan; financial means (~5,160 EUR / 5,570 USD min, higher with family); registration with Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA)
- Residence
Latvia Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Up to 5 yrs renewable; PR path
- Insurance
- Required(Latvian-valid cover for applicant and dependants)
- Good for
- Non-EU investors seeking EU residence via real estate, subordinated bank deposit, or Latvian company investment
- Requirement
- Min investment from ~50,000 EUR (~54,000 USD) in Latvian company + state fee, or 250,000+ EUR real estate, or 280,000+ EUR subordinated bank deposit - VERIFY current 2026 thresholds
Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.
Last verified June 2026
Visa-free isn’t insurance-free
Whatever route you take into Latvia, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.
India → Latvia: frequently asked
- Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Latvia?
- Visa required. Arrange a visa at a consulate or embassy before travelling. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
- Can a India passport holder live or work long-term in Latvia?
- Yes, via a long-stay visa. Latvia has 5 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
- Do I need travel insurance for Latvia?
- Entry to Latvia never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Latvia visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.