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Latvia visa for Ecuadorian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Latvia requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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

All visa types for Latvia

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 Ecuador

Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Ecuador on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Latvian citizens travelling to Ecuador

LatviaEcuador Visa-free, 90 days Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuadorian citizens can stay in Latvia

How long Ecuadorian citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Ecuadorian citizens apply

Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Ecuador. Ecuadorian citizens apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Ecuador 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 Ecuadorian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.

Latvia’s neighbours for Ecuadorian citizens

Belarus and Russia admit Ecuadorian citizens visa-free. Lithuania and Estonia require Ecuadorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Latvian citizens travelling to Ecuador

Latvian citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuadorian citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Latvia requires Ecuadorian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Latvia in Ecuador?

No. Latvia has no embassy in Ecuador.

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 Ecuador?

Latvian citizens can visit Ecuador without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Ecuadorian citizens enter Latvia visa-free?

No; Ecuadorian citizens 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.