Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Burkina Faso passport holders
Burkina Faso citizens must obtain a Schengen type C visa to enter Latvia. The visa costs EUR 80 and permits stays of up to 90 days. Latvia does not have direct representation in Ouagadougou; applications go through a representative Schengen country.
Burkina Faso passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
Apply at a Schengen country embassy in Ouagadougou authorized to process Latvian applications. Submit passport, application form, two photos, travel insurance, accommodation proof, flight itinerary, bank statements, and EUR 80 fee. The Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) provides requirements online.
Latvia is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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Burkina Faso to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia is a Schengen Area member and Burkina Faso passport holders require a type C short-stay visa. As Latvia may not have direct embassy representation in Ouagadougou, applications are submitted through another Schengen country embassy or accredited visa center. Latvia is known for its medieval Riga Old Town, amber coast, and art nouveau architecture. Processing typically takes 15 working days.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states. Consider combining Latvia with Estonia and Lithuania for a Baltic states itinerary. Connections from Ouagadougou typically go via Frankfurt, Helsinki, or Stockholm.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the euro (EUR). ATMs are widely available. Credit cards accepted at most establishments. Currency exchange at banks and airports.
Practical Tips
Riga is a charming capital with UNESCO-listed Art Nouveau architecture. Latvia uses the euro. Public transport is affordable. Riga Central Market is one of Europe largest. Visit Jurmala beach resort in summer. English is spoken among younger Latvians.