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Latvia visa for Bahraini citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

All visa types for Latvia

For the tourist visa, Latvia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. 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 Bahrain

Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Bahrain on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Latvian citizens travelling to Bahrain

LatviaBahrain Visa on arrival Bahrain 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.

For a trip from Bahrain to Latvia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).

Good to know

How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Latvia

How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bahraini citizens apply

Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Bahrain. Bahraini citizens apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Bahrain 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 Bahraini citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.

Latvia’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens

Belarus admits Bahraini citizens visa-free. Lithuania and Estonia require Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Latvian citizens travelling to Bahrain

Bahrain issues Latvian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Bahraini citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.

Is there an embassy of Latvia in Bahrain?

No. Latvia has no embassy in Bahrain.

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 Bahrain?

Bahrain issues Latvian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Bahraini citizens enter Latvia visa-free?

No; Bahraini 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.