Latvian visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Latvia for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Latvia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Latvia e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Latvia visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Latvia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian 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 Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Latvia nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Latvia in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Sudbury: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Sudbury, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 55 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 55 minutes)
- Toronto: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Quebec: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Quebec, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 55 minutes)
- Edmonton: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Edmonton, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Latvia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Latvia diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Latvia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26,381 | N/A |
| 2009 | 25,627 | -2.86% |
| 2010 | 24,120 | -5.88% |
| 2011 | 26,130 | 8.33% |
| 2012 | 24,120 | -7.69% |
| 2013 | 24,371 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 26,381 | 8.25% |
| 2015 | 25,125 | -4.76% |
| 2016 | 25,878 | 3.00% |
| 2017 | 26,130 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 24,622 | -5.77% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Latvia & Canada comparison
Latvia's area is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 146.20 times bigger than Latvia.
As of October 2025, Latvia's population is ~1.8 million people - 37,637,336 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Latvia & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Latvia | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,784,343 | 39,421,679 | 37.6 million fewer people live in Latvia than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 47 | 144 | Latvia has 97 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 137 | 129 | Latvia passport holders can visit 8 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 469 | Latvian hosts 411 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Latvia in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Latvia in 2018 was approximately 24,622.
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