Republic of the Congo
Latvia
Latvia visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Latvia requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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
For the tourist visa, Latvia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. 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 Republic of the Congo
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Republic of the Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
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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 the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Latvia
How long citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in the Republic of the Congo. Citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to the Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo requires Latvian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Latvia?
Latvia requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in the Republic of the Congo?
No. Latvia has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo.
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 Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo requires Latvian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Latvia visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.