Poland passport → Latvia
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Visa-free entry
Polish passport holders can visit Latvia 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.
Latvia at a glance
- Capital
- Riga
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Latvian
- Calling code
- +371
- Region
- Northern Europe
Latvia for other passports
- PolandVisa-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 Northern Europe for Polish passport holders
Common questions
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Polish passport holders can visit Latvia without a visa.
How long can Polish citizens stay in Latvia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Polish citizens get a visa on arrival in Latvia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Polish citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Poland passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Polish citizens (edited 10 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Latvia before you travel.