Latvia Visa Processing Time from India in 2026 — Real Data

Latvia is a smaller Schengen destination that's gaining popularity among Indian travellers. Riga — with its art nouveau architecture, medieval Old Town, and affordable prices — offers a quieter European experience compared to the crowds of Paris or Amsterdam.

Here's what to expect on processing times for a Latvian Schengen visa from India.

Current processing time

As of 20 Oct 2026, Latvia visas from India are taking a median of 19 days at VFS Kochi, 14 days in Delhi and 17 days in Hyderabad, based on 993 passports we've seen dispatched by BlueDart. Half of applicants get their passport back sooner than the median.

Centre	Median wait	9 in 10 within	Passports tracked
Kochi	19 days	25 days	312
Delhi	14 days	24 days	269
Hyderabad	17 days	31 days	118
Chennai	19 days	28 days	65
Chandigarh	13 days*	21 days	59
Ahmedabad	13 days	35 days	52
Mumbai	18 days*	34 days	42
Jalandhar	13 days*	19 days	38
Bangalore	15 days*	24 days	30
Kolkata	10 days*	12 days	8

Median and 90th-percentile wait from application date to courier dispatch, for applications made 45–90 days ago. *Fewer than 30 applications, so treat it as a rough guide. Too little recent data for Pune. Live numbers for every centre, updated several times a day: compare Latvia centres.

Latvia gets far fewer applications from India than the big Schengen countries, so its numbers rest on fewer passports and can move quickly; processing can also slow in summer when tourist applications increase. Check the current status on our Latvia Delhi tracker or the all-cities view.

Why Latvia can be a smart choice

Shorter queues: Fewer applications can mean shorter queues. Latvia has been quicker than the Netherlands and Italy in our data, though not the quickest Schengen country; if you're flexible on destination, compare them on the country comparison.
Budget-friendly: Riga is significantly cheaper than Western European capitals. Accommodation, food, and transport cost a fraction of what you'd pay in Amsterdam or Zurich.
Schengen-wide access: A Latvian Schengen visa lets you travel across all 29 Schengen countries. Apply for Latvia, then include other countries in your itinerary — just ensure Latvia is your main destination or first port of entry.

How to track your Latvia visa

Like all Schengen applications through VFS, your status will show “under process at embassy” during the waiting period. Read our guide on what this status means.

For real visibility, check our Latvia tracker — it shows the most recent application date processed by the embassy. Once dispatched, track your passport on BlueDart using our tracking guide.

Latvia vs other Baltic states

Latvia's neighbours — Estonia (Tallinn) and Lithuania (Vilnius) — are also Schengen members with similar processing characteristics. If you're planning a Baltic trip, you can compare processing speeds on our insights page and apply to the country with the fastest current turnaround.

Bottom line

Latvia offers affordable European travel, and its current wait at each centre is in the table above. Plan around the “9 in 10 within” figure for your centre, and use our tracker to monitor progress.