Latvia Visa Information

Latvia does not apply any restrictions on the access to its labour market by citizens of other EEA countries

If You Are From A Country That Is Not A Member Of The European Union You Must Obtain A Work Visa Or Permit To Work In Latvia.

For Information On Latvia Youth Exchange Program Please See The Section Below

Nationals of certain countries can visit Latvia for up to three months without a visa but will need to be granted a work visa or permit to take up employment.

Citizens of the following countries can visit Latvia without a visa for 90 days:

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, The Holy See, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Nationals of countries not mentioned above will need a visa to visit Latvia

To apply for visas please contact your nearest Latvian Embassy or Consulate or apply online at The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia Web Site

Youth Exchange Program: Latvia has reciprocal Working Holiday maker arrangements with Canada and New Zealand allowing participants to work in Latvia for up to 12 months.

For More Information For Canadian Citizens Visit The Latvian Embassy In Ottawa, Canada

For More Information For New Zealand Citizens Visit The Latvian Embassy In Warsaw, Poland

If you are staying for a longer period of time or intend to study or work in Latvia you should check with the Embassy regarding visa requirements. For further information on visas that may be available contact you nearest Latvian Embassy or Consulate or visit The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia Web Site

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This is a brief & general summary, visa requirements and the number of working holiday visas allocated in countries each year can vary and new agreements are being made regularly so we recommended you attain complete and up to date official information from the Embassy or Consulate before making any work and travel plans.