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Latvia visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Latvia requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Gambia
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Gambia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to the Gambia
LatviaGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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.
Citizens of the Gambia 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 citizens of the Gambia can stay in Latvia
How long citizens of the Gambia 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 Gambia apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to the Gambia 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 Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to the Gambia
No visa is needed by Latvian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Latvia?
Latvia requires citizens of the Gambia to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in the Gambia?
No. Latvia has no embassy in the Gambia.
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 Gambia?
No visa is needed by Latvian citizens for the Gambia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Latvia visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia 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.