Vietnam passport → Latvia

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Visa required in advance

Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for Latvia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Latvia at a glance

Capital: Riga
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Latvian
Calling code: +371
Region: Northern Europe

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Latvia for other passports

VietnamVisa required
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 Vietnamese passport holders

DenmarkVisa required
EstoniaVisa required
FinlandVisa required
IcelandVisa required
IrelandVisa required
LithuaniaVisa required
NorwayVisa required
SwedenVisa required

Common questions

Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Vietnamese passport holders need a visa for Latvia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Vietnamese citizens stay in Latvia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Vietnamese citizens get a visa on arrival in Latvia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Vietnamese citizens visit without a visa?

53 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Vietnam passport ranks #73 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.