DR Congo
Latvia
Latvia visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Latvia visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 DR Congo
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to DR Congo
LatviaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo 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 DR Congo 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Latvia
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to DR Congo 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 DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Latvian citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Latvia?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in DR Congo?
No. Latvia has no embassy in DR Congo.
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 DR Congo?
Latvian citizens need an e-Visa for DR Congo, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Latvia visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Latvia obtained in advance.
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.