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Latvia visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Latvia requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Latvia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at am.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
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Student visa Maximum stay: For the period of studies
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 Turkey
All missions of Latvia in Turkey
Latvia has 2 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Istanbul.
Latvia: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,102 | 839 | 261 | 23.7% | 47.2% |
| 2024 | 1,303 | 995 | 296 | 22.8% | 49.2% |
| 2025 | 1,828 | 1,581 | 232 | 12.8% | 44.9% |
In 2025, Latvia’s embassy and consulates in Turkey (Ankara) received 1,828 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,581. 12.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 22.8%: the rate fell by 10.1 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 40% compared with 2024 (1,303).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year, from 3.5% at the consulates of Portugal to 35.5% at those of Lithuania. Latvia’s consulates worldwide refused 12.3%. Latvia was the 27th most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
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 Turkey, 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 Turkey
LatviaTurkey Visa-free, 30 days Turkey 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.
For a trip from Turkey to Latvia, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Turkish citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Latvian embassy in Ankara, 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 Turkish citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Belarus admits Turkish citizens visa-free. Lithuania and Estonia require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Turkey
Latvian citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Latvia requires Turkish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Latvian embassy in Turkey?
The Latvian embassy in Turkey is in Ankara.
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 Turkey?
Latvian citizens do not need a visa for Turkey: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Turkish citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.