Latvia
Turkey
Turkey visa for Latvian citizens
Entry requirement
Turkey admits Latvian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at riga-be.mfa.gov.tr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Turkish citizens travelling to Latvia
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Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Latvia to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Latvian citizens can stay in Turkey
Latvian citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Latvian citizens
Georgia, Greece, Armenia and Bulgaria admit Latvian citizens visa-free.
Turkish citizens travelling to Latvia
Turkish citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Turkey admits Latvian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Turkey?
Latvian citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 30 days.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Can Latvian citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
Yes, Latvian citizens can enter Turkey without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.