Latvia Visa RequirementsFor French Polynesia passport holders
French Polynesia's residents are French EU citizens and enjoy unrestricted access to Latvia and all Schengen member states. No visa or application is required for French passport holders.
French Polynesia passport holders must apply for a visa at a Latvia embassy or consulate before traveling.
French Polynesia citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Latvia. The visa costs €80 (~$87) and allows stays up to 90 days.
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
French Polynesia to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia is a Schengen and EU member. French citizens from French Polynesia have full EU free movement rights. Riga, Latvia's capital, is one of Europe's best-preserved Art Nouveau cities and a vibrant European destination.
How to Get There
From Tahiti Faaa (PPT) to Paris (CDG) on Air Tahiti Nui. From CDG, airBaltic, Ryanair, and Wizz Air serve Riga (RIX) in approximately 3 hours. Connecting via Frankfurt or Amsterdam is also common.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the Euro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted. Budget 60 to 90 EUR per day. ATMs are available throughout the country. Latvia is among the more affordable Schengen destinations.
Practical Tips
Travel on your French passport. Riga International Airport (RIX) connects to Paris CDG via Air France, Ryanair, and airBaltic. Latvia is one of the more affordable Schengen destinations. Best visited from May to September. Riga Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.