Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Japan passport holders
Japanese passport holders visit Latvia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period.
Great news! Japan passport holders can enter Latvia without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required. Valid Japanese passport with 3 months validity beyond stay is sufficient.
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
Japan to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia is a Baltic Schengen and EU member. Japanese nationals enjoy the same visa-free access to Latvia as to all Schengen states under the Japan-EU agreement.
Practical Tips
Riga Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the main tourist draw. Latvia uses the euro. Days in Latvia count toward the shared 90-day Schengen limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Japanese travelers need a visa for Latvia?
No. Japanese passport holders can visit Latvia visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen period.
What is there to do in Latvia for Japanese tourists?
Riga Old Town is the main attraction, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with medieval architecture. The Jurmala beach resort, Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, and the Gauja National Park are also popular.
What currency does Latvia use?
Latvia uses the euro (EUR) since joining the eurozone in 2014.
How does Latvia connect to other Baltic countries for Japanese travelers?
Rail and bus services connect Riga to Tallinn (about 4 to 5 hours) and Vilnius (about 4 hours), making a Baltic states circuit very practical on a single Schengen trip.