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Latvia visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Latvia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.lv
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Latvia: visa decisions in Japan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 14 | 14 | 0 | – |
In 2025, Latvia’s embassy and consulates in Japan (Tokyo) received 14 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 14. Applications rose by 56% compared with 2024 (9).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.8% of the applications lodged in Japan that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Austria to 11.7% at those of Germany. Latvia’s consulates worldwide refused 12.3%. Latvia was the 23rd most applied-for Schengen state in Japan.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Japan, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Latvian citizens travelling to Japan
LatviaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan 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 Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Latvia
Japanese 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 Japanese 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 Japanese citizens
Lithuania, Estonia and Belarus admit Japanese citizens visa-free.
Latvian citizens travelling to Japan
Latvian citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Latvia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Latvia?
Japanese 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 Japan?
Latvian citizens can visit Japan without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Japanese citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
Yes, Japanese citizens can enter Latvia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.