Afghanistan
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Latvia visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Latvia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Latvia visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days in individual cases
Latvia’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Latvia states it: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
LatviaAfghanistan Visa required Afghanistan visa for citizens of Latvia
Travel advice for Latvia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Afghan citizens planning a trip to Latvia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Latvia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 31 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Latvia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Latvia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Afghanistan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Latvia for visas; the official visa portal of Latvia names the right place.
Latvia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Latvia lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Latvian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Afghan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in Afghanistan?
No. Latvia has no embassy in Afghanistan.
How much does the Latvia tourist visa cost?
Latvia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days as a rule; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Latvian citizens need a visa for Afghanistan, obtained before travel.
Can Afghan citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Latvia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.