Latvian visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Latvia for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Latvia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Latvia e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Latvia visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Latvia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French 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 France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Latvia nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Latvia in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nancy: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Nancy, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Toulouse: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Toulouse, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Calais: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Calais, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Nantes: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Nantes, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Strasbourg: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Strasbourg, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Marseille: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Marseille, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Consulate of Latvia in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
Latvia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Latvia diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Latvia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 60,624 | N/A |
| 2009 | 47,628 | -21.44% |
| 2010 | 49,428 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 53,748 | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 51,660 | -3.88% |
| 2013 | 55,296 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 66,348 | 19.99% |
| 2015 | 72,864 | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 64,548 | -11.41% |
| 2017 | 70,164 | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 70,056 | -0.15% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Latvia & France comparison
Latvia's area is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 8.80 times bigger than Latvia.
As of October 2025, Latvia's population is ~1.8 million people - 64,207,176 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Latvia & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Latvia | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,784,343 | 65,991,519 | 64.2 million fewer people live in Latvia than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 47 | 267 | Latvia has 220 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 137 | 143 | Latvia passport holders visit 6 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 479 | Latvian hosts 421 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Latvia in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Latvia in 2018 was approximately 70,056.
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