🇱🇻Latvia Visa for Emirati Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa-free90 days max stay

No — Emirati passport holders do not need a visa for Latvia. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

90 days in any 180-day period.

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Entering Latvia on an Emirati passport

  • → Travel with just your valid Emirati passport. No visa or prior application needed.
  • See the exact document checklist for Emirati applicants — only needed if you apply for a longer-stay visa.

Latvia visa documents for Emirati applicants

No visa documents are needed for a short visit — Emirati citizens enter Latvia with just a valid passport. If you apply for a longer-stay visa, these are the exact documents required, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

familyVisiting Family and Friends

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Embassy. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Please click here for the checklist for Visiting Family and Friends

familySpouses of Latvian Nationals Visiting Family and Friends

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Embassy. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Please click here for the checklist for Spouse of Latvian National Visiting Family and Friends

businessAttending Cultural Or Sports events or Conferences

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Embassy. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Please click here for the checklist for Attending Cultural/Sports Events or Conferences

businessBusiness

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Embassy. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Please click here for the checklist for Business Visit

otherLong Term D Category Visa

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Embassy. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Long term visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Please find below the checklists for Long Term D visa category- D Visa Students category 1_Checklist Latvia D Visa Students category 2_Checklist Latvia D Visa Work category 1_Checklist Latvia D Visa Work category 2_Checklist Latvia

touristTourist

- Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here (visa.vfsglobal.com) The list of documents below is not an exhaustive list of documents and the applicant can always be asked to provide additional information/documents, if desired by the Embassy. Both the standard and the supporting documentation have to be recent, i.e. not older than 1 month, and need to be provided for every Schengen visa application. Applicants always have to bring and present their original documents, but they only need to submit photocopies of the same; unless the requirements specify that an original document has to be submitted. Please click here for the checklist for Tourism

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Latvia visa for Emirati citizens — FAQ

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Latvia?

No — Emirati passport holders do not need a visa for Latvia. Entry is visa-free for up to 90 days as of 2026.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Latvia?

Emirati passport holders can stay in Latvia for up to 90 days per entry under the current visa-free arrangement.

What documents do Emirati citizens need for Latvia?

A valid passport is all Emirati citizens need for a short visa-free visit (up to 90 days). If you apply for a longer-stay visa, Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

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