Latvia passport → Germany
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Visa-free entry
Latvian passport holders can visit Germany without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Germany at a glance
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Region
- Western Europe
DE51.0°N · 9.0°EPhoto: Lencer and NordNordWest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGermany for other passports
- LatviaVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for Latvian passport holders
AustriaVisa-free
BelgiumVisa-free
FranceVisa-free
LiechtensteinVisa-free
LuxembourgVisa-free
MonacoVisa-free
NetherlandsVisa-free
SwitzerlandVisa-free
Common questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Latvian passport holders can visit Germany without a visa.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Germany?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Latvian citizens get a visa on arrival in Germany?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Latvian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Latvia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Latvian citizens (edited 16 Apr 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Germany before you travel.