🇱🇻Latvia Visa for Sri Lankan Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

eTA / e-permit

Sri Lankan passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Latvia, but not a full visa.

Latvia introduced an Electronic Travel Declaration system from 1 September 2025 (amendment to Article 4.4 of the Immigration Law). Third-country nationals who are not citizens of an EU member state, NATO member state, OECD member state, EEA country, Swiss Confederation or Brazil, AND who do not have a valid Latvian visa or residence permit, must submit the declaration at least 48 hours before arrival via eta.gov.lv. Note: ETA exemption is based on EU/NATO/OECD/EEA/Swiss/Brazil bloc membership, NOT identity with the ordinary-passport visa-free list. Turkey (NATO member) is ETA-exempt even though Turkish ordinary passport holders are NOT on the ordinary visa-free list. Exempt nationals include all visa-free countries plus Turkey. This is NOT a travel authorization/permission to enter - it is a pre-arrival security declaration. Page last updated May 19, 2026.

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How Sri Lankan citizens apply for a Latvia visa

Latvia visa cost for Sri Lankan citizens

Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)

EUR 90 (~$98)

Up to 90 days in any 180-day periodofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global — service fee approx. INR 2999, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Sri Lankan applicants

The exact documents Sri Lankan citizens must submit for Latvia, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

studentStudent

- Student Visa Checklist - Note: "Hello Verify" is mandatory for Sri Lanka with effect from 01.12.2022. Please refer the attached guidelines to verify your documents. - Applicants who already possess residence permit in Latvia and whose residence permit card expired during the State of Emergency in Latvia - Check List - Applicants who have been granted a Long Stay visa but could not use the visa due to State of Emergency due to COVID19 pandemics in Latvia - Check List - AIC certificate is a mandatory document for student long stay category, please check for Hello verify and AIC at the time of submission of visa application.

otherResident Permit

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) - Documents Required

workEmployment

Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com ↗) - Documents Required

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Latvia visa for Sri Lankan citizens — FAQ

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Latvia?

Sri Lankan passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Latvia, but not a full visa.

What documents do Sri Lankan citizens need for Latvia?

A valid passport plus the Latvia document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Latvia visa cost for Sri Lankan citizens?

The Latvia schengen short-stay visa (type c) fee is EUR 90 (~$98). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 2999.

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