Cape Verde
Latvia
Latvia visa for Cape Verdean citizens
Entry requirement
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
- 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
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.
Where to apply in Cape Verde
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Cape Verde on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
LatviaCape Verde Visa-free, 30 days Cape Verde 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.
Cape Verdean 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 Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Cape Verdean citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cape Verdean citizens apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Cape Verde. Cape Verdean citizens apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Cape Verde 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 Cape Verdean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens
Russia admits Cape Verdean citizens visa-free. Lithuania, Estonia and Belarus require Cape Verdean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Cape Verde
Latvian citizens do not need a visa for Cape Verde: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in Cape Verde?
No. Latvia has no embassy in Cape Verde.
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 Cape Verde?
Latvian citizens do not need a visa for Cape Verde: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Cape Verdean 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.