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Latvia Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| EU | See below | No | No |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
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EU nationals: You are not required to show a passport or national ID card when entering Latvia. However, transport providers like airlines, train operators and ferry companies will require you to show your passport or ID card to prove your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Latvia, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and with at least three months left, along with a return ticket and sufficient funds for the length of stay.
Latvia is a Schengen country, but beware that EU members such as Cyprus and Ireland are not part of the Schengen area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.
Passport and visa regulations are subject to change, and airlines may have different requirements. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should check with the relevant embassy before departure, particularly when transiting through a third country. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these requirements.
EU nationals: Citizens of EU and EEA countries do not need a visa to enter Latvia. But those planning to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a residence registration certificate with local authorities.
Non-EU Nationals: Citizens of the following countries can visit Latvia and other Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period:
Africa: Seychelles.
Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.
Asia: Brunei, Georgia, Hong Kong (SAR passport holders), Israel, Japan, Macao (SAR passport holders), Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan (passport must include an identity card number), Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates.
Europe: Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, North Macedonia, San Marino, Serbia (biometric passports only; excluding those issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
Oceania: Australia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.
Nationals from countries not listed above are advised to contact the nearest Latvian embassy or consulate to verify visa requirements.
Short-stay (Schengen C) visa: €90 for those who are 12 years old and above, €45 for children aged six to 11, and free for children under six. Certain categories such as students, researchers, and family members of EU/EEA citizens are exempt from fees.
If you are transiting through a Latvian airport, you may need an airport transit (A) visa depending on your nationality. Check with a Latvian embassy or consulate before travelling.
Visa applications must be submitted online through the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' electronic system or authorised visa application centre.
Schengen visa applications are usually processed within 15 calendar days, but in some cases, this may take up to 45 days. Apply well in advance of your travel.
Short-stay Schengen visas can only be extended in exceptional cases such as force majeure or humanitarian reasons.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of Latvia in the USA
Embassy of Latvia in the UK
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