Latvia
United States
United States visa for Latvian citizens
Entry requirement
Latvian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lv.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ ETA costs US$40.62 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Latvia
- Embassy of the United States in Riga
Samnera Velsa iela 1, LV-1046 Rīga
US visas issued to citizens of Latvia
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 979 | 491 |
| Student (F, M) | 123 | 155 |
| Exchange (J) | 328 | 303 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 244 | 288 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 756 | 570 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 409 | 396 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 19 | 10 |
| Total | 2,858 | 2,213 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 7.7% | 19.0% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,213 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Latvia, the 139th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Transit and crew visas (C and D) made up 26%, visitor visas 22% and diplomatic and official visas 18%. That is 23% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (2,858).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Latvia received 656, 9% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 19.0% for citizens of Latvia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 7.7%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Latvia anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Latvia.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Latvia
United StatesLatvia Visa-free, 90 days Latvia visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Latvian citizens planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Latvian citizens can stay in the United States
Latvian citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Latvian citizens apply
Latvian citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Latvian citizens
Mexico admits Latvian citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Latvia
US citizens do not need a visa for Latvia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Latvian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United States, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in the United States?
Latvian citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Latvia?
US citizens do not need a visa for Latvia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Latvian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Latvian citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.