Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Papua New Guinea passport holders
Papua New Guinea citizens must apply for a Schengen visa to visit Latvia. The short-stay visa allows up to 90 days across the Schengen zone. The fee is approximately EUR 80 (around USD 87) and applications are made at the Latvian Embassy or designated center.
Papua New Guinea passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
Apply at the nearest Latvian Embassy or accredited visa center. Submit a completed application, valid passport, travel insurance, bank statements, accommodation and flight details. Allow 15 calendar days for processing.
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
Papua New Guinea to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia is a Schengen member and PNG passport holders require a standard Schengen visa for any visit. Riga is a UNESCO World Heritage city with a distinctive Art Nouveau old town and is one of the Baltic states' most visited capitals.
How to Get There
A Latvian Schengen visa grants access to all 27 Schengen member states. Ferry connections from Riga to Stockholm and others enable multi-country Scandinavian and Baltic trips. EU dual citizens may use EU documents.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the euro. Cards are broadly accepted in Riga. Cash may be needed in smaller towns. ATMs are available throughout. Prices are moderate by European standards.
Practical Tips
Apply at least four to six weeks before travel. Riga is an affordable European destination. If visiting all three Baltic states, apply through the consulate of the country of longest stay. Travel insurance is mandatory.