Latvia Visa RequirementsFor North Korea passport holders
North Korean citizens cannot travel to Latvia. Latvia, as an EU and NATO member, enforces EU sanctions against North Korea.
North Korea passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
No visa pathway exists for ordinary North Korean citizens for travel to Latvia.
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
North Korea to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia is an EU and NATO member and participates fully in EU sanctions against North Korea. Latvia is particularly alert to security threats given its Baltic geography. EU comprehensive sanctions apply in Latvia.
How to Get There
South Korean citizens can travel to Latvia visa-free as Schengen Area members. Naturalized North Korean defectors with South Korean passports can use this arrangement.
Money & Banking
Financial transactions with North Korea are prohibited under EU regulations in Latvia.
Practical Tips
North Korean defectors who have obtained South Korean or other citizenship can travel to Latvia as citizens of their adopted countries.