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Russia visa for Latvian citizens
Entry requirement
Latvian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at latvia.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Latvia
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- Consulate of Russia in Riga
Smilšu iela 3, LV-1050 Rīga
All missions of Russia in Latvia
Russia has 2 missions in Latvia, with its embassy in Riga. Consulates: Riga.
Russian citizens travelling to Latvia
RussiaLatvia Visa required Latvia visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Latvian citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Latvian citizens can stay in Russia
Latvian citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Latvian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Latvian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Latvian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Latvian citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Latvian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Latvia
Russian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Latvian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Russia?
Latvian citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Latvia?
The Russian embassy in Latvia is in Riga; there is also a consulate in Riga.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Russian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Can Latvian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Latvian citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.