Rwanda
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Latvia visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Latvia visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 Rwanda
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to Rwanda
LatviaRwanda Visa on arrival Rwanda 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.
Rwandan citizens planning a trip to Latvia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Rwanda 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 Rwandan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Rwanda
Latvian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in Rwanda?
No. Latvia has no embassy in Rwanda.
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 Rwanda?
Latvian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Rwandan citizens need a visa for Latvia obtained in advance.
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.