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Latvia visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Latvia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.lv
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
Latvia’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. 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.
Latvian missions in Russia
- Embassy of Latvia in Moscow
улица Чаплыгина 3, 105062 Москва
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All missions of Latvia in Russia
Latvia has 2 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Pskov.
Latvia: visa decisions in Russia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,200 | 865 | 90 | 7.5% | 70.4% |
| 2024 | 1,328 | 997 | 39 | 2.9% | 58.2% |
| 2025 | 1,126 | 1,062 | 62 | 4.7% | 39.4% |
In 2025, Latvia’s embassy and consulates in Russia (Moscow) received 1,126 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,062. The refusal rate was 4.7%. The refusal rate rose by 1.8 points from 2.9% in 2024. Applications fell by 15% compared with 2024 (1,328).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.4% of the applications lodged in Russia that year, from 0.9% at the consulates of the Netherlands to 19.8% at those of Malta. Latvia’s consulates worldwide refused 12.3%. Latvia was the 19th most applied-for Schengen state in Russia.
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 Russia, 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 Russia
LatviaRussia e-Visa Russia 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 Russia 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 Russian citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Russian citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the Latvian embassy in Moscow and the consulate in Pskov, or to a visa centre acting for Latvia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Latvia.
Latvia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Latvia lets Russian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Belarus admits Russian citizens visa-free. Lithuania and Estonia require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Russia
Russia requires a visa from Latvian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Russian citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Latvian embassy in Russia?
The Latvian embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there is also a consulate in Pskov.
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 Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Latvian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Russian citizens 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.