Central African Republic
Latvia
Latvia visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
- 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 Central African Republic
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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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 the Central African Republic 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Latvia
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to the Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic requires Latvian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Latvia?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in the Central African Republic?
No. Latvia has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
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 the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic requires Latvian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Latvia visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic 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.