Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Lesotho passport holders
Latvia is a Schengen member. Lesotho passport holders apply for a short-stay Schengen type C visa. The fee is EUR 80 and the visa allows up to 90 days across all Schengen states.
Lesotho passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
Apply at the Latvian embassy or a partner Schengen embassy in South Africa. Submit standard Schengen documents. Fee is EUR 80. Processing takes 15 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
Lesotho to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Lesotho nationals apply for Latvian Schengen visas through the Latvian embassy or a partner Schengen state in South Africa. Riga is a UNESCO-listed destination and a popular Baltic city.
How to Get There
A Latvian Schengen visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are available. Cards are widely accepted.
Practical Tips
Riga is best combined with Tallinn and Vilnius. A single Schengen visa covers the entire Baltic tour. Apply 4 weeks before travel.