Latvian visa for Belarusian citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Belarusian passport holders visiting Latvia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Belarusian citizens to enter Latvia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Latvia e-visa for Belarusian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Latvia visa on arrival for Belarusian citizens | Not Available | |
Latvia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Belarusian 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 Belarus, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Latvia nearest your place of residence.
- Minsk: The Embassy of Latvia in Minsk, Belarus (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 31 minutes)
- Vitebsk: The Consulate of Latvia in Vitebsk, Belarus (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 31 minutes)
Latvia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Latvia diplomatic mission offices to Belarus for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Belarus traveling to Latvia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Belarus) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,062 | N/A |
| 2009 | 4,763 | -21.43% |
| 2010 | 4,943 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 5,375 | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 5,166 | -3.89% |
| 2013 | 5,530 | 7.05% |
| 2014 | 6,635 | 19.98% |
| 2015 | 7,286 | 9.81% |
| 2016 | 6,455 | -11.41% |
| 2017 | 7,016 | 8.69% |
| 2018 | 7,006 | -0.14% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Latvia & Belarus comparison
Latvia's area is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi), while the area of Belarus is approximately 202,910 km2 (78,343 sq mi). This means Belarus is 3.26 times bigger than Latvia.
As of October 2025, Latvia's population is ~1.8 million people - 7,650,806 fewer people than the population of Belarus.
We have highlighted Latvia & Belarus’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Latvia | Belarus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,784,343 | 9,435,149 | 7.7 million fewer people live in Latvia than Belarus |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 47 | 105 | Latvia has 58 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Belarus. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 137 | 41 | Latvia passport holders can visit 96 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 53 | Latvian hosts 5 more foreign missions than Belarus. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Belarus travel to Latvia in one year?
The number of visitors from Belarus visiting Latvia in 2018 was approximately 7,006.
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- Travel time: 57 minutes
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