Riga long weekend from India: 4 days with Jūrmala & Sigulda
A 4-day Riga itinerary from India: Latvia's Schengen visa steps, a rupee budget, Art Nouveau streets, Jūrmala beach and Sigulda castles by train.
Latvia
Riga's Art Nouveau streets and medieval old town, a long white-sand coast at Jūrmala and the castles of the Gauja valley, all reachable by train.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C); applications are lodged in person at VFS Global Latvia centres in India after an online appointment, and the Embassy of Latvia in New Delhi decides |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 for adults (₹9,996 on the VFS page from 1 May 2026), €45 for ages 6 to under 12 and none under 6; the VFS service charge is ₹2,999 including GST |
| Processing | Apply at least 15 calendar days before travel and no more than six months ahead; the embassy says decisions are normally made within 15 calendar days and can take up to 45 in complex cases (VFS says up to 10 working days); travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 is required |
| Official site | www2.mfa.gov.lv |
When to go
The best months are May, June, July, August, September. Flights from India: One stop, usually via Helsinki, Istanbul or a Gulf hub; about 10–15 h in total to Riga. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹100–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 3:30 (IST − 2:30 in summer).
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