Do I need a visa for Latvia from the UK?

It depends on your passport. British and other visa-exempt passport holders don't need a Schengen visa for short stays (a separate ETIAS authorisation is being introduced — check its current status ). If you live in the UK on a passport that requires a Schengen visa, you need a short-stay (Type C) Latvia visa, applied through VFS Global — and that's who we help.

How do I apply for a Latvia visa from the UK?

Apply through VFS Global, Latvia's visa application partner in the UK: book a VFS appointment in London, Manchester or Edinburgh, give biometrics and submit your documents; the Latvian consulate decides. xVisa can book the earliest slot across all three centres and prepare your file.

Where is the Latvia visa application centre in the UK?

Latvia uses VFS Global visa application centres in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. You attend in person for biometrics and document submission; check the centre page for the current address. The Latvian consulate in London makes the decision.

How much is a Latvia Schengen visa from the UK?

Your total is three separate amounts: the consular visa fee set by the Schengen states, any service charge the visa application centre adds, and the xVisa service for booking your appointment and preparing your file. We never roll them into one headline number. The current figures for this route, in your own currency, are in the fee section on this page.

How long does a Latvia visa take from the UK?

Usually about 15 days after your appointment; apply up to 6 months ahead. Times on this page are to the appointment, not the visa.

Can I apply for a Latvia visa from the UK on an Indian or Pakistani passport?

Yes — the service is for UK residents of any nationality, including Indian and Pakistani passport holders.

Latvia Schengen visa from the UK

There is no separate Latvia visa portal: you apply through VFS Global in London or Edinburgh. We watch both centres and book the first slot that fits your dates.

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If you legally live in the UK, you apply for a short-stay (Type C) Latvia Schengen visa through VFS Global, Latvia's visa application partner in the UK, and the Latvian consulate in London makes the decision. There is no dedicated Latvia visa portal — you book a VFS Global appointment, give your biometrics and submit the standard Schengen documents in person.

Where to apply

VFS Global

Latvia's visa application partner in the UK

UK centres compared: London · Manchester · Edinburgh

~4 days

Booking Speed: median from request to a secured appointment (UK, all routes)

10,000+

travellers helped to a Schengen visa

Appointment wait times

Median days from booking until appointment — based on real appointments observed by xVisa

< 20 days20–30> 30

Visa centre	Tourism TA	Short Stay SS
London Latvia Visa Application Centre, London
Edinburgh Latvia Visa Application Centre, Edinburgh

Latvia visa centres in United Kingdom

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Process

Applying for a Latvia Schengen visa from the UK, step by step

Tell us your trip
Your Latvia dates, purpose and preferred UK centre.
Get your checklist
The Schengen documents the Latvian consulate expects, tailored to your case.
We prepare it
Checked against the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs requirements.
We book VFS Global
AutoBooking takes the earliest London / Manchester / Edinburgh slot.
Attend & get your visa
Biometrics at the centre with our support; the consulate decides.

Fees

Latvia Schengen visa fee from the UK & xVisa price

Your Latvia visa cost is the consular fee plus any VFS Global charge, with the xVisa service on top for booking your appointment and preparing your file. Pricing is the same for everyone — you pay for the work and the appointment, not for "priority".

VFS Global service charge (varies).

ℹ️ Three separate amounts. The consular fee is set by Latvia and collected at the VFS Global centre together with VFS's own service charge; the xVisa fee covers our work. They are never bundled into one figure.

AutoBooking takes the earliest VFS Global slot across London, Manchester and Edinburgh — median ~4 days from request to a booked appointment.
A short-stay Latvia Schengen visa is usually decided within about 15 calendar days of your appointment, longer in peak season.
You can apply up to 6 months before travel — apply early, because VFS calendars can go quiet.

Consular (government) visa fee

€90

Children aged 6 to 12 pay €45, and children under 6 pay nothing.

Set by the Schengen states in euro and collected in local currency by the visa centre on the consulate's behalf.

VFS Global service charge (varies)

Varies by centre and is added by the centre itself, separately from the visa fee.

xVisa

Slot monitoring: £35
Full application service: £100
Payable now: £30

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Applying for Latvia yourself vs with xVisa

VFS Global appointment

By yourself

Manually checking three centres, and the calendar can be empty for weeks

With xVisa

AutoBooking secures the earliest slot across all three

Latvia documents

By yourself

Easy to miss a Latvian-consulate requirement

With xVisa

Checked against the Latvian MFA requirements

Support

By yourself

On your own on appointment day

With xVisa

Guided to the consulate's decision

Aspect	By yourself	With xVisa
VFS Global appointment	Manually checking three centres, and the calendar can be empty for weeks	AutoBooking secures the earliest slot across all three
Latvia documents	Easy to miss a Latvian-consulate requirement	Checked against the Latvian MFA requirements
Support	On your own on appointment day	Guided to the consulate's decision

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Appointments

Latvia visa appointment in the UK — grab the earliest slot

Latvia appointments at VFS Global don't fill up like the France or Spain rush, but the calendar can still go quiet for weeks before summer and around the Christmas markets in Riga. Instead of checking three VFS pages by hand, xVisa's AutoBooking watches London, Manchester and Edinburgh around the clock and secures the earliest Latvia appointment that fits your travel dates — and alerts you the moment dates reopen.

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Where to apply

The Latvian consulate & how Latvia applications work in the UK

Latvia applications in the UK are handled through VFS Global visa application centres: you attend in person for biometrics and to submit your documents, and the Latvian consulate (the Embassy of Latvia in London, Consular Department) makes the decision. There's no France-Visas-style portal for Latvia — you complete the standard Schengen application form and follow the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs requirements. xVisa picks the centre with the earliest slot for your dates.

London — VFS Global

Latvia visa application centre.

Manchester — VFS Global

Latvia visa application centre for the North.

Edinburgh — VFS Global

Latvia visa application centre for Scotland.

The Latvian consulate & how Latvia applications work in the UK
Visa	Latvia short-stay Schengen (Type C) — tourism, business, family visits and other short-stay purposes
Operator (UK)	VFS Global — Latvia's visa application partner in the UK
Decision-maker	The Latvian consulate — Embassy of Latvia in London (Consular Department)
Requirements source	Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mfa.gov.lv) + the standard Schengen form
Visa centres (UK)	London, Manchester, Edinburgh
Appointment wait	Booking Speed ~4 days median to a secured slot · Appointment Lead
Processing time	≈ 15 calendar days after the appointment (apply up to 6 months ahead)

Types of visa

Types of Latvia Schengen visa & purpose of visit

Most travellers from the UK apply for a short-stay (Type C) Latvia Schengen visa. Which one fits depends on your purpose of visit — the documents and cover letter change accordingly, and xVisa tailors your checklist to the right type.

Tourism

Sightseeing or a holiday in Latvia (Riga, Jūrmala, the coast) — itinerary, accommodation and proof of funds.

Business

Meetings, conferences or events — plus an invitation letter from the Latvian company.

Visiting family & friends

A host in Latvia — plus an invitation and, where relevant, proof of accommodation.

Documents

Latvia visa requirements & documents (from the UK)

A Latvia Schengen visa from the UK requires a valid passport, proof of UK residence, the standard Schengen application form, travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover, a Schengen-spec photo, a return itinerary, accommodation in Latvia and proof of funds; a cover letter is recommended.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond your return date, with 2 blank pages.
Proof of UK residence (BRP / visa) valid 3+ months beyond return.
Completed Schengen visa application form (per the Latvian MFA).
Schengen-spec photo.
Travel medical insurance (min €30,000 cover).
Return flight itinerary.
Accommodation in Latvia (hotel booking / host invitation).
Proof of funds (bank statements).
Cover letter with your Latvia itinerary.
Employment / study proof, where relevant.

Booking your Latvia appointment

When scheduling your appointment at the Latvia Visa Application Centres in London or Edinburgh, it's advisable to book well in advance. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for check-in. Bring all required documents organized and ready to present. Be prepared to answer questions about your travel plans and intentions.