Latvia Visa RequirementsFor Yemen passport holders
Yemeni citizens need a Schengen visa to visit Latvia. The visa fee is EUR 90 ($98 USD) since June 2024. Due to the closure of European embassies in Yemen, Yemeni applicants must apply through the Latvian Embassy in Cairo, Amman, or another accessible Schengen embassy in the region. Latvia is the Baltic state capital of Art Nouveau architecture and one of Europe's most affordable destinations.
Yemen passport holders require a visa to enter Latvia.
Yemeni citizens must apply for a Latvian (Schengen) visa at the Latvian Embassy in Cairo or Amman, or at the embassy of another Schengen country representing Latvia. Check the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website (mfa.gov.lv) for the current consular representation. Required documents: valid Yemeni passport (minimum 3 months validity), Schengen application form, passport photo, travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum), return flight booking, hotel booking, bank statements, and visa fee (EUR 90). Processing takes 8-12 weeks. Apply well in advance.
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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
Required Documents
Valid Yemeni passport (minimum 3 months validity beyond stay)
Completed Schengen visa application form
Biometric passport photo
Return flight booking
Proof of accommodation
Bank statements (last 3 months)
Travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum)
Schengen visa fee: EUR 90 ($98 USD)
Current Travel Situation
Yemen to Latvia: What You Need to Know
Yemen has been in civil war since 2015, and most European embassies in Yemen have closed. Latvia does not have an embassy in Yemen, so Yemeni applicants must apply through the nearest Latvian consular representation, typically through the Latvian Embassy in Cairo (Egypt) or Amman (Jordan). Latvia joined the Schengen Area in 2007 and is a NATO and EU member. For Yemeni applicants, Latvia represents an option for visiting the Baltic states and Central/Eastern Europe more affordably than Western European capitals.
How to Get There
No direct Yemen-Latvia flights exist. From Yemen (Aden or Sanaa when operational), fly via Cairo, Amman, Dubai, or Istanbul to Riga (RIX). airBaltic operates Riga connections from many European cities. Total journey from Yemen to Riga via connection is approximately 10-16 hours.
Money & Banking
Latvia uses the euro (EUR). Riga is one of Europe's most affordable capital cities: budget EUR 50-90 per day for comfortable travel. For Yemeni visitors with family or community connections in Latvia, the Baltic states offer a more affordable European base than Western Europe.
Practical Tips
Riga Old Town (UNESCO): Dome Cathedral, House of the Blackheads, St. Peter's Church observation tower. Art Nouveau quarter (Alberta Street): world's greatest concentration of Jugendstil architecture. Jurmala Beach: 25 km of Baltic Sea sand, 30 minutes by train from Riga. Day trips: Sigulda valley, Cesis castle ruins. The Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) form a natural combined itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Yes. Yemenis need a Schengen visa. Apply at the Latvian Embassy in Cairo or Amman (or another Schengen embassy representing Latvia). Fee: EUR 90 ($98 USD). Processing takes 8-12 weeks.
Where do Yemeni citizens apply for a Latvian Schengen visa?
Latvia does not have an embassy in Yemen. Yemeni applicants should contact the Latvian Embassy in Cairo (Egypt) or Amman (Jordan). Alternatively, another Schengen country's embassy may represent Latvia for visa applications -- check mfa.gov.lv for current representation.
Is Latvia a good entry point for Schengen travel?
Yes. A Schengen visa issued by Latvia allows travel throughout all 27 Schengen countries. Latvia is well-connected by air via airBaltic to dozens of European cities, making it a flexible entry point for Baltic and Central European travel.