Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Burundi passport holders
Burundi 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 may not have direct embassy representation; applications go through a representative Schengen country.
Burundi passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
Apply at a Schengen country embassy authorized for Latvian applications. Submit passport, application form, two photos, travel insurance, accommodation proof, flight itinerary, bank statements, and EUR 80 fee.
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
Current Travel Situation
Burundi to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia is a Schengen Area member and Burundi passport holders require a type C short-stay visa. Applications are submitted through another Schengen country embassy. Latvia is known for its medieval Riga Old Town and art nouveau architecture. Processing typically takes 15 working days.
How to Get There
A Schengen visa covers all 27 member states. Consider a Baltic states itinerary combining Latvia with Estonia and Lithuania. Connections from Bujumbura typically go via Brussels, Frankfurt, or Helsinki.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the euro (EUR). ATMs widely available. Credit cards accepted at most establishments.
Practical Tips
Riga is a charming capital with UNESCO-listed Art Nouveau architecture. Latvia uses the euro. Public transport is affordable. Visit Jurmala beach resort in summer. English is spoken among younger Latvians.