Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Eritrea passport holders
Latvia is a Schengen member. Eritrean passport holders must apply for a short-stay visa at the nearest Latvian embassy or a designated Schengen partner embassy. Processing takes about 15 business days.
Eritrea passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
Identify the Schengen embassy representing Latvia in your country and submit a standard Schengen application. Required documents: passport, travel insurance, accommodation bookings, flight reservation, and financial proof. Latvia is often visited as part of a Baltic states itinerary.
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
Eritrea to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia is a Baltic state with a medieval old town in Riga, its capital. Latvian embassies are limited in East Africa; applicants typically apply through another Schengen member state embassy that represents Latvia in the region.
How to Get There
Latvia is often included in Baltic itineraries with Estonia and Lithuania. Apply at the Schengen embassy of the country with the longest planned stay.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses EUR. Cards widely accepted. ATMs available in major cities.
Practical Tips
Riga's old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Latvia is one of the more affordable EU destinations. English is spoken in tourist areas. The Baltic countries (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania) make an excellent combined itinerary.