Belarusian visa for Latvian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Latvian passport holders visiting Belarus for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Latvian citizens to enter Belarus for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Belarus e-visa for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Belarus visa on arrival for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
Belarus tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Latvian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Belarus.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Belarus.
If you are looking for Belarus visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Latvia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Belarus nearest your place of residence.
- Riga: The Embassy of Belarus in Riga, Latvia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 33 minutes)
- Daugavpils: The Consulate General of Belarus in Daugavpils, Latvia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 33 minutes)
- Riga: The Consulate General of Belarus in Riga, Latvia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 5 hours 33 minutes)
Belarus visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Belarus diplomatic mission offices to Latvia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Latvia traveling to Belarus from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Latvia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 139,633 | N/A |
| 2009 | 141,088 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 152,724 | 8.25% |
| 2011 | 142,542 | -6.67% |
| 2012 | 142,542 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 145,452 | 2.04% |
| 2014 | 139,633 | -4.00% |
| 2015 | 146,906 | 5.21% |
| 2016 | 152,724 | 3.96% |
| 2017 | 149,815 | -1.90% |
| 2018 | 142,542 | -4.85% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Belarus & Latvia comparison
Belarus's area is approximately 202,910 km2 (78,343 sq mi), while the area of Latvia is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi). This means Latvia is 3.26 times smaller than Belarus.
As of October 2025, Belarus's population is ~9.4 million people - 7,650,806 more people than the population of Latvia.
We have highlighted Belarus & Latvia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Belarus | Latvia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 9,435,149 | 1,784,343 | 7.7 million more people live in Belarus than Latvia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 105 | 47 | Belarus has 58 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Latvia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 41 | 137 | Belarus passport holders visit 96 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 58 | Belarusian hosts 5 fewer foreign missions than Latvia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Latvia travel to Belarus in one year?
The number of visitors from Latvia visiting Belarus in 2018 was approximately 142,542.
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