Burkina Faso
Latvia
Latvia visa for citizens of Burkina Faso
Entry requirement
Latvia requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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
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 Burkina Faso
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Burkina Faso on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
LatviaBurkina Faso e-Visa Burkina Faso 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.
Before travelling from Burkina Faso to Latvia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of Burkina Faso can stay in Latvia
How long citizens of Burkina Faso may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Burkina Faso apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Burkina Faso. Citizens of Burkina Faso apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Burkina Faso 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 citizens of Burkina Faso travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for citizens of Burkina Faso
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require citizens of Burkina Faso to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Burkina Faso
Latvian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Burkina Faso need a visa for Latvia?
Latvia requires citizens of Burkina Faso to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in Burkina Faso?
No. Latvia has no embassy in Burkina Faso.
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 Burkina Faso?
Latvian citizens need a visa for Burkina Faso, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Burkina Faso enter Latvia visa-free?
No; citizens of Burkina Faso 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.