Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Sao Tome and Principe passport holders
Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe need a Schengen visa to enter Latvia. Riga's Art Nouveau architecture and Baltic coastline are accessible with a Schengen visa. Apply through a Schengen representative in Sao Tome.
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
Apply for a Schengen visa at the French, Italian, or Portuguese embassy in Sao Tome, which may represent Latvia for visa purposes. Standard Schengen fee EUR 80. Processing 10 to 15 business days. Apply at least 4 weeks before travel.
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
Sao Tome and Principe to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Latvia is a Schengen member requiring Saotomean passport holders to obtain a Schengen visa. Latvian consular representation in Sao Tome is through another Schengen member state. A single Schengen visa grants access to Latvia and all other member states.
How to Get There
Sao Tome connects to Latvia via Lisbon, Helsinki, or Stockholm. A Schengen visa permits free movement throughout the Baltic states and broader Schengen zone. Ferries from Riga connect to Stockholm.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs widely available. Cards accepted in most establishments. Currency exchange at Riga Airport and city banks.
Practical Tips
1. Apply through the French, Italian, or Portuguese embassy in Sao Tome.
2. Riga's Art Nouveau district is UNESCO-listed and extraordinary.
3. Latvia uses the Euro.
4. The Baltic states circuit (Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius) is highly recommended.
5. A Schengen visa covers Latvia and all other 26 member states.