São Tomé and Príncipe
Latvia
Latvia visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
- 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
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.
Where to apply in São Tomé and Príncipe
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Latvia
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
No visa is needed by Latvian citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Latvia?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe must obtain a visa before travelling to Latvia.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Latvia has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
No visa is needed by Latvian citizens for São Tomé and Príncipe, for stays of up to 15 days.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Latvia visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.