QuickTravelTools Visa requirements for Latvia
Most visitors need a visa in advance for Latvia. 95 of 199 passports enter visa-free.
Rules by passport
Visa-free (95)
- Albania
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- the Seychelles
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- the United Kingdom
- the United States
- the Vatican City
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
Checked against Publications Office of the EU (EUR-Lex), European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs) on October 10, 2026.
Visa required (104)
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
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- Chad
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- Fiji
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- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
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- India
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- Iran
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
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- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
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- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Qatar
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- the Central African Republic
- the Comoros
- the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- the Dominican Republic
- the Gambia
- the Maldives
- the Philippines
- the Republic of the Congo
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Checked against Publications Office of the EU (EUR-Lex), European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs) on October 10, 2026.
Visa fees for Latvia
| Visa type | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 90 EUR, Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa | Embassy of Hungary (MFA) |
Processing times
| Visa type | Processing time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | Decision within 15 days of lodging | Embassy of Hungary (MFA) |
Apply through official channels
Schengen visa guidance (EU Visa Code)Hungarian MFA Schengen page; EU-wide rules identical. Apply at the mission of the country of main destination.
Travel insurance for Latvia
Travel insurance is required for the visa application. This applies to visa applicants.
You must show travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 with your Schengen short stay visa application for Latvia. It must cover urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment, medical repatriation, and death across the Schengen area for your whole trip. Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000.
Source: Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), Article 15: Travel medical insurance (EUR-Lex).
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Sources and verification
199 of 199 passport rules verified against Publications Office of the EU (EUR-Lex), European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs), 0 with no official source publishing the rule.
- Publications Office of the EU (EUR-Lex) (checked October 10, 2026)
- Publications Office of the EU (EUR-Lex) (checked October 10, 2026)
- European Commission (DG Migration and Home Affairs) (checked October 10, 2026)
Common questions
Do I need a visa for Latvia?
It depends on your passport. 95 of 199 passports enter Latvia visa-free; 104 need a visa or authorisation arranged in advance. Find your passport in the groups above.
What does a visa for Latvia cost?
The visa costs 90 EUR, Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa.
How long does Latvia visa processing take?
Standard processing for the visa: Decision within 15 days of lodging.
Do I need travel insurance for Latvia?
You must show travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 with your Schengen short stay visa application for Latvia. It must cover urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment, medical repatriation, and death across the Schengen area for your whole trip. This applies to visa applicants.