Sri Lanka
Latvia
Latvia visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
- 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 Sri Lanka
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
LatviaSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Sri Lankan 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus and Russia require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Latvian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Latvia, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in Sri Lanka?
No. Latvia has no embassy in Sri Lanka.
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 Sri Lanka?
Latvian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.