Latvia passport → Russia
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Latvian passport holders need an eVisa for Russia for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
Apply on the official site: evisa.kdmid.ru
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Russia at a glance
- Capital
- Moscow
- Currency
- Russian ruble (RUB)
- Languages
- Russian
- Calling code
- +7
- Region
- Eastern Europe
RU60.0°N · 100.0°EPhoto: Julius Silver · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRussia for other passports
- LatviaeVisa30 days
IndiaeVisa30 days
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeeVisa30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa30 days
Nearby in Eastern Europe for Latvian passport holders
Common questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Latvian passport holders need an eVisa for Russia for up to 30 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Russia?
Up to 30 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Latvian citizens get a visa on arrival in Russia?
Not under the standard rules.
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 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.