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Latvia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Latvia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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118Visa-free
28eVisa
34Visa on arrival
18Visa required

Latvia passport at a glance

With a Latvia passport you can enter 118 destinations visa-free and 34 with a visa on arrival, so 152 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 28 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 18 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Latvia

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Latvia passports
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomVisa-free (180 days)
GermanyVisa-free
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa-free (90 days)
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (30 days)
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Latvia passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa12181410
Asia241674
Europe43010
North America20030
Oceania9032
South America10002

Longest visa-free stays

Where Latvia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 118
eVisa 28
Visa on arrival 34
Visa required 18

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Latvia passport holders visit without a visa?

Latvia passport holders can visit 118 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and others. Adding the 34 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 152 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Latvia passport holders?

34 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Latvia passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Latvia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

28 destinations let Latvia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Vietnam, United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Azerbaijan and others.

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Latvia passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Latvia passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 180 days for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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