Estonian visa for Latvian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Latvian passport holders visiting Estonia for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Latvian citizens to enter Estonia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Estonia e-visa for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Estonia visa on arrival for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
Estonia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Latvian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Estonia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Estonia.
If you are looking for Estonia 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 Estonia nearest your place of residence.
- Riga: The Embassy of Estonia in Riga, Latvia (Working hours: Close now)
Estonia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Estonia diplomatic mission offices to Latvia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Latvia traveling to Estonia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Latvia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,778 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,744 | -1.91% |
| 2010 | 2,009 | 15.19% |
| 2011 | 2,258 | 12.39% |
| 2012 | 2,366 | 4.78% |
| 2013 | 2,489 | 5.20% |
| 2014 | 2,528 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 2,369 | -6.29% |
| 2016 | 2,505 | 5.74% |
| 2017 | 2,595 | 3.59% |
| 2018 | 2,587 | -0.31% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Estonia & Latvia comparison
Estonia's area is approximately 42,390 km2 (16,366 sq mi), while the area of Latvia is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi). This means Latvia is 46.73% larger than Estonia.
As of October 2025, Estonia's population is ~1.3 million people - 453,166 fewer people than the population of Latvia.
We have highlighted Estonia & Latvia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Estonia | Latvia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,331,177 | 1,784,343 | 453166 fewer people live in Estonia than Latvia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 44 | 47 | Estonia has 3 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Latvia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 137 | Estonia passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 62 | 58 | Estonian hosts 4 more foreign missions than Latvia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Latvia travel to Estonia in one year?
The number of visitors from Latvia visiting Estonia in 2018 was approximately 2,587.
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