Latvian visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Latvia for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Latvia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Latvia e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Latvia visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Latvia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Latvia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Latvia.
If you are looking for Latvia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Latvia nearest your place of residence.
- Sydney: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Perth: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 57 minutes)
- Brisbane: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Brisbane, Australia (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Melbourne: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- South Australia: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in South Australia, Australia (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Latvia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Latvia diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Latvia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7,643 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7,272 | -4.85% |
| 2010 | 7,124 | -2.04% |
| 2011 | 7,124 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 7,346 | 3.12% |
| 2013 | 7,717 | 5.05% |
| 2014 | 7,569 | -1.92% |
| 2015 | 7,421 | -1.96% |
| 2016 | 7,495 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 7,717 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 7,049 | -8.66% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Latvia & Australia comparison
Latvia's area is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 123.51 times bigger than Latvia.
As of October 2025, Latvia's population is ~1.8 million people - 25,220,034 fewer people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Latvia & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Latvia | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,784,343 | 27,004,377 | 25.2 million fewer people live in Latvia than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 47 | 136 | Latvia has 89 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 137 | 130 | Latvia passport holders can visit 7 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 319 | Latvian hosts 261 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Latvia in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Latvia in 2018 was approximately 7,049.
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