Latvia visa: application centre, fees and documents
When applying for a short-term Latvia Schengen visa from Türkiye, the correct official channel, fee items, main destination and file consistency should be considered together.
The channel shown in Türkiye for short-stay Latvia visa applications VFS Global. If Latvia is not the main destination on the Baltic route, you should not apply to Latvia just because it is available by appointment. It is
How much is the Latvia visa fee?
Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Do not read the amount payable for Latvia as a single total: the consular fee, the mandatory VFS Global service charge and optional extra services are separate items.
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Where do you apply for a Latvia visa?
Official redirect in applications from Türkiye VFS Global / authorized authority page applies. Do not trust sites using a domain name similar to VFS Global, people asking for payment to a personal account, or anyone selling “guaranteed appointments” for Latvia.
If Latvia is not the main destination on the Baltic route, you should not apply to Latvia just because there are appointments available.
What should you watch for in a Latvia application?
Latvia is a member of both the European Union and the Schengen area, and the euro is used there. Showing your Latvia travel budget in euro makes the link between the cost plan and your financial documents easier to read.
Latvia refusal rate in 2025
According to European Commission data, Latvia received 1 828 short-stay visa applications from Türkiye in 2025; 1 581 visas were issued and 232 applications were refused. The overall Latvia refusal rate for Türkiye is calculated as %12,8.
This figure is the aggregate result of a past calendar year and is not a prediction of the outcome of your application.
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Common rules of a Latvia application
Four rules work the same way in every Schengen application, Latvia included:
Niche questions and answers
Can I book an appointment for Latvia in another Schengen country?
Another country may be used only if Latvia is not the real main destination. If the main purpose or the longest stay is Latvia, choosing a different country because appointments are easier there creates a contradiction between the file and the declaration.
Does VFS Global influence the visa decision?
No. VFS Global is the external service channel that accepts the application; the decision on a Latvia visa is taken by the competent consular section of the Latvia representation. Premium or optional services purchased through VFS Global do not affect that decision.
Can I travel to other Schengen countries with a Latvia visa?
A short-stay Schengen visa issued by Latvia is as a rule valid throughout the Schengen area; visas with limited territorial validity are the exception and are stated on the visa sticker. For the application to be made through Latvia, however, Latvia must be the real main destination.
Where do I pay the Latvia visa fee?
The Latvia fee and the mandatory service charge are paid only on the official payment screen of the VFS Global channel. Do not pay channels that ask for money to a personal bank account on behalf of Latvia, sell guaranteed appointments on social media, or use a domain name similar to VFS Global.
Which currency should I use for the budget in a Latvia application?
Because Latvia uses the euro, the euro equivalent of accommodation, transport and daily costs in Latvia can be read directly. If your bank documents are in Turkish lira, a consistent calculation showing the euro equivalent of the Latvia trip makes the file easier to understand.
I cannot find an appointment for Latvia, what can I do?
Appointment pressure for Latvia depends on the current calendar of the VFS Global channel and changes seasonally. The answer is not to apply to another country while the real route stays the same; it is to check the VFS Global calendar regularly, confirm the Latvia jurisdiction that matches your province of residence, and plan the Latvia application months before the trip.
Is the document list for a Latvia application different from other Schengen countries?
The common framework is the same; the category-specific checklist changes according to the instructions of the Latvia representation. The current Latvia checklist on the VFS Global channel is what counts, and another country's list is not used in a Latvia file.
Where do I appeal if my Latvia visa is refused?
An appeal is conducted against the Member State that took the final decision and under the national law of that State; so if the decision was taken by Latvia, the appeal procedure follows Latvia law. The time limit and the competent authority are stated on the Latvia refusal form and on the official page of the Latvia representation.
Official sources
- EU Delegation to Türkiye — Schengen application guide
- EU Delegation to Türkiye — authorized providers in Türkiye
- Official application and fee channel for Latvia
Variant information checked from primary official sources on September 12, 2026. InterPASS is independent consultancy; It is not a consulate or application centre. It offers file preparation and process support, but does not guarantee appointment-specific access or results.
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