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Latvia visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Latvia, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Latvian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
LatviaCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rican 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 Costa Rican citizens can stay in Latvia
Costa Rican 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 Costa Rican 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 Costa Rican citizens
Lithuania, Estonia and Russia admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free. Belarus requires Costa Rican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Latvian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Latvia?
No visa is needed by Costa Rican citizens for Latvia, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Latvia?
Costa Rican 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 Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Latvian citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Latvia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.