🇱🇻 Latvia visa requirements for Armenian citizens
Yes — Armenian citizens need a visa to enter Latvia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Armenia passport holders
Armenian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Latvia. Applications generally go through a Latvia embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Latvia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
Latvia is in the Schengen Area
Your stay in Latvia counts against the same 90-day allowance as every other Schengen country, within a rolling 180-day period — the clock does not reset when you cross an internal border.
See the full Schengen rules for Armenian citizens →How this compares
The Armenian passport ranks #126 worldwide, opening 70 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (34 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Latvia is not among them — it is one of the 93 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Latvian citizens can enter Armenia visa-free · 180 days.
Northern Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Armenian passport holders: none of its 10 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Latvia
- Capital
- Riga
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Currency
- euro (€)
- Languages
- Latvian
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Frequently asked questions
Do Armenian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Yes — Armenian citizens need a visa to enter Latvia, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Latvia?
The currency in Latvia is the euro (€). The capital city is Riga.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Armenian citizens traveling to Latvia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Latvia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Going the other way? Armenia visa requirements for Latvian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.