Latvia visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)
- Processing time
- About 15 calendar days (can extend to 45 days)
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
- Arrival card
- None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry
Do you need a visa for Latvia?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Latvia without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Latvia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Latvia) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Latvia visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Schengen visa exemption (ETIAS pending)
Official fee: Free (ETIAS €20 once launched)- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days in any 180-day period (all Schengen combined)
- Processing time
- On arrival — EES biometric registration (live since 10 Apr 2026)
- Where to apply
- No application yet
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals. ETIAS (€20, valid 3 yrs) not yet live — expected Q4 2026.
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥3 months beyond departure, issued <10 yrs
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof
- Sufficient funds
- Travel insurance recommended
Arrival card: None — EES fingerprints & photo at first entry
90/180 rule counts all Schengen countries together.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Latvia · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
Official fee: EUR 90- Validity
- Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to verify
- At appointment
- Time to approval
- About 15 calendar days (can extend to 45 days)
- Processing time
- About 15 calendar days (can extend to 45 days)
- Where to apply
- VFS Global (Latvia) India
Who needs it: Indian passport holders travelling for tourism, visit or business
Required documents
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond return, issued within 10 years, 2 blank pages
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- Two 35x45mm photos, white background
- Travel medical insurance min EUR 30,000 covering all Schengen
- Confirmed flight reservation and accommodation
- Bank statements / proof of funds
- Employment/business proof
Arrival card: None — EES
Extra charges: VFS Global service fee approx INR 2,999 (incl GST); optional courier/premium lounge charges
Apply to the country of main destination / first entry.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Latvia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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