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Latvia visa for Belarusian citizens
Entry requirement
Belarusian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Latvia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at www2.mfa.gov.lv
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.
Latvian missions in Belarus
- Embassy of Latvia in Minsk
вуліца Дарашэвіча 6А, 220013 Мінск
- Consulate of Latvia in Vitebsk
Рэспубліка Беларусь, 210015 Віцебск, вул. Б.Хмяльніцкага 27а, Vitebsk
Today 08:30–17:00 - Consulate of Latvia in Mogilev
вуліца Архірэйскі Вал Каніскага 7А, Mahilyow
All missions of Latvia in Belarus
Latvia has 3 missions in Belarus, with its embassy in Minsk. Consulates: Vitebsk and Mogilev.
Latvia: visa decisions in Belarus
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,346 | 1,184 | 154 | 11.4% | 78.0% |
| 2024 | 1,051 | 967 | 37 | 3.5% | 69.5% |
| 2025 | 1,073 | 977 | 94 | 8.5% | 58.1% |
In 2025, Latvia’s embassy and consulates in Belarus (Vitsyebsk) received 1,073 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 977. The refusal rate was 8.5%. The refusal rate rose by 4.9 points from 3.5% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (1,051 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.3% of the applications lodged in Belarus that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Italy to 11.2% at those of Lithuania. Latvia’s consulates worldwide refused 12.3%. Latvia was the 10th most applied-for Schengen state in Belarus.
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 Belarus, 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 Belarus
LatviaBelarus Visa-free, 30 days Belarus 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.
Belarusian 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).
Good to know
How long Belarusian citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Belarusian citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Belarusian citizens apply
In Belarus, applications go to the Latvian embassy in Minsk and the consulates in Vitebsk and Mogilev, or to a visa centre acting for Latvia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Latvia.
Latvia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Latvia lets Belarusian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Belarusian citizens
Russia admits Belarusian citizens visa-free. Lithuania and Estonia require Belarusian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Belarus
No visa is needed by Latvian citizens for Belarus, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Belarusian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Latvian embassy in Belarus?
The Latvian embassy in Belarus is in Minsk; there are also consulates in Vitebsk and Mogilev.
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 Belarus?
No visa is needed by Latvian citizens for Belarus, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Belarusian citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Belarusian citizens need a visa for Latvia obtained in advance.
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.