Latvian Passport Global Ranking
As of August 2025 the Latvian passport holds the 33rd position globally on the VisaGuide Passport Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries and territories.
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Belarus
Rank: 111st
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Estonia
Rank: 34th
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Lithuania
Rank: 27th
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Russia
Rank: 95th
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Romania
Rank: 32nd
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Estonia
Rank: 34th
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Where Can Latvian Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of August 2025, the holders of Latvia passport enjoy visa-free access to countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Latvian citizens can travel without a visa:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
- Armenia
- Brunei
- China
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Caribbean Netherlands
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Montserrat
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Niue
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Palau
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Angola
- Botswana
- Cabo Verde
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Morocco
- Réunion
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Tunisia
- Zambia
- Eswatini
Make sure your Latvian passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
Where Can Latvian Citizens Go Without a Passport?
Latvian citizens can enter the following countries with only an ID card:
- Aruba
- Austria
- Belgium
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Curaçao
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French West Indies
- Germany
- Greece
- Greenland
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mayotte
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Réunion
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Saint Martin
- Sweden
- Switzerland
What Countries Issue eVisa to Latvian Citizens?
Citizens of Latvia can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 16 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where Latvians can apply for an eVisa online:
- Russia
- Azerbaijan
- India
- Iran
- Myanmar
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Syria
- Papua New Guinea
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- South Sudan
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Latvian Citizens?
If you are a Latvian citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 32 countries listed below:
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Saudi Arabia
- Sri Lanka
- Jamaica
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Gabon
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Saint Helena
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Countries With Visa Requirements for Latvian Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 29 countries with a Latvian passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
- Afghanistan
- Bhutan
- North Korea
- Turkmenistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Cuba
- Guyana
- Suriname
- Nauru
- Algeria
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Republic of the Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Namibia
- Niger
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Gambia
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Latvian travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.