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Destination

Latvia

Europe · Riga

Entry details

Visa required

✓ Verified September 2, 2026 · Регламент (ЕС) 2018/1806 ↗

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

Visa documents· Schengen visa (type C)
  • PassportValid ≥ 3 months beyond departure, issued within 10 years, ≥ 2 blank pages
  • Application formThe common Schengen application form — completed and signed
  • Photo1–2 photos 35×45 mm, ICAO standard, recent, light background
  • BiometricsTen fingerprints taken in person (reusable for 59 months)
  • InsuranceTravel medical insurance for the whole Schengen area, ≥ €30,000 cover
  • PurposeProof of purpose: flight bookings, itinerary or an invitation
  • FundsProof of funds — roughly €50–120 per day (varies by country)
  • AccommodationAccommodation: hotel bookings or a sponsor letter
  • SubmissionApply in person at the consulate or a visa centre (VFS/TLS), by appointment; no earlier than 6 months before travel
  • FeeFee €90 (children 6–12 — €45, under 6 — free)
  • ProcessingProcessing usually ~15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases)
  • Entry detailsEntry/Exit System

An indicative summary of the official rules — figures and conditions change; always verify with the source.

Long stay· Digital Nomad Visa (type D)

A separate remote-work visa — applied for on its own; unrelated to the tourist-entry rules above.

Duration: up to 1 year

Requirements: 2.5× Latvia's average salary (currently €4,213/mo)

Full details: income, documents, taxes

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 8 °C
-1
-0
2
7
11
19
18
18
13
9
4
-1
Sea⌀ 10 °C
1
0
2
6
11
17
20
20
19
12
8
4
Rainfall⌀ 63 mm
61
54
47
25
62
67
81
98
59
86
59
53
Wind⌀ 6 м/с
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
Daylight⌀ 12 h
8
10
12
14
17
18
17
15
13
10
8
7
Tourism: 8.3M international tourists a year▲ +34% over 5 yearsvery high
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • International Day of Older Persons

    Starptautiskā senioru diena

    October 1, 2026

    Thu · in 2d

  • Teachers' Day

    Skolotāju diena

    October 5, 2026

    Mon · in 6d

  • Official Language Day

    Valsts valodas diena

    October 15, 2026

    Thu · in 16d

  • Border Guards Day

    Robežsargu diena

    November 7, 2026

    Sat · in 39d

  • Lāčplēsis Day

    Lāčplēša diena

    November 11, 2026

    Wed · in 43d

  • Day of the Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia

    Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena

    November 18, 2026

    Wed · in 50d

  • Remembrance Day of the Tragedy of 21 November 2013

    2013. gada 21. novembra traģēdijas atceres diena

    November 21, 2026

    Sat · in 53d

  • Police Day

    Policijas darbinieku diena

    December 5, 2026

    Sat · in 67d

UNESCO sites

3

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Struve Geodetic Arc
    2005Cultural
    Struve Geodetic Arc©

    The Struve Geodetic Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through ten countries and over 2,820 kilometres (1,750 mi), which yielded the first accurate measurement of a meridian arc.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Historic Centre of Riga
    1997Cultural
    Historic Centre of Riga©

    Vecrīga is the historical center and a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia, located in the Central District on the east side of Daugava River. Vecrīga is famous for its old churches and cathedrals, such as Riga Cathedral, St. James's Cathedral and St. Peter's Church.

    Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
  • Old town of Kuldīga
    2023Cultural

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence is accepted

Vienna Convention: national licences (Latin script) are accepted; an IDP is not required.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow fevervaccination not neededno certificate needed
Malariano risk
Tap watersafely managed water: 97%drinkable
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BTick-borne encephalitis

Country page on CDC

Bringing a pet

Rabies titer testconditional

Standard set: microchip · rabies shot · health certificate

All requirements
  • ISO microchiprequired
  • Rabies vaccinationrequired
  • Veterinary certificaterequired
  • Rabies antibody (titer) blood testconditional
  • Import permitnot required
  • Quarantinenone
  • ·Titer test only when arriving from a non-listed country.
  • ·Animal health certificate (AHC) valid for 10 days.
  • ·Entry only via a designated travellers' point of entry.

Rules may depend on the country of departure and change — always verify with an official source before travelling.

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinewidely online93%
Mobile datapricey$3.2/GB
eSIM: Supported
Apps that work

Ride-hailing: Bolt

Food delivery: Wolt

Prices

Overall price level
+93%pricier than home
Stay· Airbnb · Riga
Budget$64/night≈ BYN 193/night
Comfort$95/night≈ BYN 287/night
Premium$159/night≈ BYN 480/night
Low season: JanuaryHigh season: July
Food
Healthy diet€2.78/day≈ BYN 9.56/day
Fuel
Gasoline€1.93/L≈ BYN 6.64/L+154%
Diesel€2.07/L≈ BYN 7.13/L

Frequently asked questions

Latvia: do Belarus citizens need a visa?

Yes, Belarus citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre. Verified: September 2, 2026.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid 3 months longer than the duration of stay. On arrival: Entry/Exit System. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Belarus citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+375 17 379-27-75MFA consular hotline

Consulates: Daugavpils

About the country

Capital
Riga
Continent
Europe
Population
1,926,542
Area
64,589 km²
Currency
Euro · EUR
▼ 7.2%1 BYN = 0.2903 EUR
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
19:04UTC+3

same as home

Sockets
CF

230 V · 50 Hz

Emergency
110police
113ambulance
112universal
Calling code
+371
Languages
Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian