Visa rules by passportLast checked October 16, 2026
Do citizens of Russia need a visa for Latvia?
RussiaLatviaVisa requiredNationals of Russia need a visa for short stays in Latvia. (Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annex I)
Diaspora: about 107,529 people born in Russia live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Short-stay Schengen visa or visa-free visit to LatviaLatvia is in the Schengen area and issues uniform (Schengen) visas under the EU Visa Code, as well as long-term national visas. Visa-exempt travellers can visit under the Schengen rules. Where a visa is linked to employment, the employer must issue an approved invitation.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.