Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Madagascar passport holders
Malagasy passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Latvia. Latvia is a full Schengen member and applies the standard short-stay visa regime. A valid Schengen visa from Latvia covers all 27 Schengen states.
Madagascar passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
Apply at the Latvian embassy or through an authorized VFS Global centre. Documents: valid passport, completed application form, Schengen travel insurance, accommodation and flight proof, and 3 months of bank statements. Processing takes up to 15 calendar days. Biometrics required for first-time applicants.
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
Madagascar to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia applies standard Schengen visa requirements to Madagascar passport holders. There is no bilateral visa waiver. Latvia's embassy presence in Africa is limited, so applications may need to go through a regional Latvian embassy or VFS Global centre.
How to Get There
Latvia is often visited as part of a Baltic tour with Estonia and Lithuania. Riga has budget airline connections across Europe, especially with airBaltic.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the euro. Cards are widely accepted in Riga and major cities. Some rural areas prefer cash. ATMs are available in cities and at airports.
Practical Tips
1. Latvia can be combined with Estonia and Lithuania on a single Schengen visa for a Baltic states tour.
2. Apply at least 6 weeks before travel.
3. Riga is the main hub with connections to major European cities.
4. Ensure travel insurance covers the entire Schengen Area.
5. Show clear purpose of visit and confirmed accommodation.