Australia
Latvia
Latvia visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at protocol.dfat.gov.au
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Latvia: visa decisions in Australia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 27 | 18 | 6 | 22.2% |
| 2025 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 38.5% |
In 2025, Latvia’s embassy and consulates in Australia (Canberra) received 26 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 16. 38.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 22.2%: the rate rose by 16.2 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (27).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 3.0% of the applications lodged in Australia that year, from 0.6% at the consulates of Switzerland to 8.8% at those of the Netherlands. Latvia’s consulates worldwide refused 12.3%. Latvia was the 19th most applied-for Schengen state in Australia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Australia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Latvian citizens travelling to Australia
LatviaAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia 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.
Australian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Latvia
Australian citizens may stay in Latvia for up to 90 days. Days in Latvia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Latvia and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Australian citizens in Latvia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Latvia’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Lithuania, Estonia and Belarus admit Australian citizens visa-free. Russia requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Australia
Latvian citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Australian citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Latvia?
Australian citizens can stay in Latvia for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Latvian citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Australian citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
Yes, Australian citizens can enter Latvia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.