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Latvia visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Latvia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of 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 mfa.gov.lv
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Latvia: visa decisions in Canada
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0.0% | 95.0% |
| 2024 | 15 | 14 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 11 | 10 | 1 | – | – |
In 2025, Latvia’s embassy and consulates in Canada (Ottawa) received 11 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 10. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (15).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.0% of the applications lodged in Canada that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Greece to 23.7% at those of Portugal. Latvia’s consulates worldwide refused 12.3%. Latvia was the 22nd most applied-for Schengen state in Canada.
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 Canada, 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 Canada
LatviaCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada 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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Latvia
Canadian 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 Canadian 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 Canadian citizens
Lithuania, Estonia and Belarus admit Canadian citizens visa-free. Russia requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Canada
Before flying to Canada, Latvian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Latvia admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Latvia?
Canadian 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 Canada?
Before flying to Canada, Latvian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
Can Canadian citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
Yes, Canadian 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.