Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Georgia passport holders
Georgian citizens can travel to Latvia and the entire Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period since Georgia's visa liberalisation with the EU came into effect in March 2017.
Great news! Georgia passport holders can enter Latvia without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa is required. Present a valid Georgian biometric passport at Latvian (Schengen) immigration. You may stay in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period across all 27 Schengen states combined. At the border you may be asked for: return or onward flight ticket, proof of accommodation, and sufficient funds. You cannot work during the visa-free stay.
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
Allowed
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Georgian biometric passport
Return or onward flight ticket Recommended
Proof of accommodation in Latvia (hotel or host invitation) Recommended
Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay Recommended
Current Travel Situation
Georgia to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Georgia gained visa-free access to the Schengen area in 2017 following the implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement and successful completion of visa liberalisation requirements. Latvia is a Baltic EU member state and part of the Schengen area, making it fully covered by the Georgian visa waiver. Latvia is a less common but increasingly visited destination for Georgian travellers, primarily for tourism, business, and transit to other Baltic and Northern European destinations. Riga, Latvia's capital, is one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe and a vibrant cultural hub.
How to Get There
No direct Tbilisi-Riga flights currently operate as a scheduled service. The most common connections are via Warsaw (LOT Polish Airlines, TBS-WAW then WAW-RIX), via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines, TBS-IST then IST-RIX), or via Frankfurt or Munich with airBaltic connections to Riga. Total journey time from Tbilisi to Riga is approximately 6-10 hours including connections.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the euro. Georgian lari is not accepted in Latvia. Visa/Mastercard bank cards work at Latvian ATMs and shops. Latvia is moderately priced among EU/Schengen countries; budget EUR 60-100 per day for mid-range travel in Riga.
Practical Tips
Riga's Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is exceptionally well-preserved with remarkable medieval architecture and the finest Art Nouveau buildings in Europe. Riga's Central Market, housed in former Zeppelin hangars, is a must-visit. The Latvian countryside features pristine Baltic Sea beaches, vast forests, and the Gauja National Park. Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia form the Baltic trio; a visa-free Schengen trip can easily cover all three. Georgian visitors with a love of wine will appreciate the emerging Latvian wine and craft beer scene, though it differs significantly from Georgian winemaking traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Georgians need a visa for Latvia?
No. Georgian citizens holding biometric passports can visit Latvia and the entire Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This has been in effect since March 2017 when Georgia's EU visa liberalisation came into force.
How do I fly from Tbilisi to Riga?
No direct Tbilisi-Riga scheduled flights currently operate. The most common connections are via Warsaw (LOT Polish Airlines), via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), or via Frankfurt or Munich. Total travel time is approximately 6-10 hours.
What is Latvia known for?
Latvia is famous for Riga's extraordinary Art Nouveau architecture and UNESCO-listed Old Town, Baltic Sea beaches, pristine forests and national parks, and a vibrant food and cafe scene. It is often visited together with Estonia and Lithuania as part of a Baltic road trip.