Schengen Territory Indian
Nationals can obtain short stay visa for a period ranging from one to ninety days, valid for all countries of the Schengen Territory i.e. Austria, Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden & Switzerland.
The Schengen Convention is a great step towards freedom of circulation of people. Foreigners bearing a valid stay permit delivered by one of the Schengen states can leave and later re-enter the Schengen Territory without having to ask for a visa again, on condition that they have a valid passport and relevant travel document and a multiple entry visa. Application for visas have to be submitted with the competent Consular authorities, which are to be determined according to the following criteria

If the Applicant intends to stay in one Country only, the application should be submitted at the Representation of the same Country.
If the Applicant wishes to travel to several Member States, the application should be submitted at the Representation of the Country where the main purpose of travel lies, determined by the duration of the stay.
If the main destination cannot be ascertained, the Country of the first port of entry into Schengen Territory is regarded as the competent Consular office for processing the application.
Long term visas are still subject to the laws of the Country of Destination. They must be applied for at the Consular Authorities of the concerned Member States.

With effect from 2 November 2015, Indian citizens requesting a Schengen visa will have to appear in person to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photography). This concerns the applications for the short-term Schengen visas (max. 90 days in 180 days).
For subsequent applications within next 5 years the biometric data will be copied from the previous visa application included in the VIS.

Apart from that, there will be no change in current procedures such as visa fee or forms. However, the applicants should be aware that due to provisions of biometric data, which might cause at the beginning some disruptions, the first visit to their respective Schengen State Consulate after 2 November 2015 might take a little bit longer.

Exemptions from the obligation of fingerprinting are provided for the following categories of applicants only :
• Children under 12,
• Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible;
• Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.

Passport with a period of validity extending at least three month after the intended date of departure from Latvia or other Member State, containing at least two blank pages, and issued within the previous ten years.
Visa application form completed and signed by the applicant. The online link for visa form is:-https://epak.pmlp.gov.lv/NVIS.EService001.WebSite/ .
Two recent colored photographs of size 35 x 45 mm, with a light background, 70% face coverage. Photograph should not be more than 6 months old and no software correction is allowed.
Covering Letter from the applicant stating his name, passport details, purpose and duration of visit in detail. The letter should be addressed to - The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Latvia, New Delhi.
Hotel reservation if it is not approved by inviting party and proof of sufficient financial means to pay for accommodation.
Proof of available financial means in a form of traveler's cheques or bank statements for the last 3 month proving that you have enough finances (not less than 30 EUR per day) both for the duration of the intended stay and for return to your country of origin or residence, if there is no indication in your invitation that your inviting party will cover your expenses. Click here for approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for
Schengen Visa.
Information enabling an assessment of the applicant's intention to leave the territory of the member state before the expiry of the visa applied for. Document that proves ties to the state of residence - a letter from the employer or education institution.
Confirmed round trip tickets.
Travel medical insurance policy valid for the whole Schengen area of 30,000 EUR and covering the entire period of the intended visit in the Schengen area and including also the period of grace of 15 days. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:-
Kindly provide the copies of the documents which the applicant requires back when submitting his/her visa application.
Applications are accepted only on prearranged appointments and by the applicant personally.
Note :- Embassy may asked for additional documents or personal presence at the time of submission or after the submission