South Korea
Latvia
Latvia visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.lv
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Latvian citizens travelling to South Korea
LatviaSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea 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.
South Korean 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 South Korean citizens can stay in Latvia
South Korean citizens may stay in Latvia for up to 90 days. Days in Latvia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Latvia and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of South Korean citizens in Latvia count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Latvia’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Latvian citizens travelling to South Korea
Latvian citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Korea and Latvia.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Latvia?
South Korean citizens can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Latvia?
South Korean citizens can stay in Latvia for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Latvian citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Latvia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.