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Latvia visa for Vietnamese citizens
Entry requirement
Latvia requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Vietnam
Latvia has no embassy or consulate in Vietnam on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Latvian citizens travelling to Vietnam
LatviaVietnam e-Visa Vietnam 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.
Before travelling from Vietnam to Latvia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Vietnamese citizens can stay in Latvia
How long Vietnamese citizens may stay in Latvia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Vietnamese citizens apply
Latvia has no embassy or career consulate in Vietnam. Vietnamese citizens apply through a mission of Latvia accredited to Vietnam 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 Vietnamese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Latvia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Latvia’s neighbours for Vietnamese citizens
Belarus admits Vietnamese citizens visa-free. Lithuania and Estonia require Vietnamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Latvian citizens travelling to Vietnam
Latvian citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Latvia requires Vietnamese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Latvia in Vietnam?
No. Latvia has no embassy in Vietnam.
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 Vietnam?
Latvian citizens need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Vietnamese citizens enter Latvia visa-free?
No; Vietnamese 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.