Latvian visa for German citizens
A visa is NOT required for German passport holders visiting Latvia for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For German citizens to enter Latvia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Latvia e-visa for German citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Latvia visa on arrival for German citizens | Not Available | |
Latvia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding German 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 Germany, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Latvia nearest your place of residence.
- Berlin: The Embassy of Latvia in Berlin, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Frankfurt: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Frankfurt, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Rostock: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Rostock, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Bremen: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Bremen, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Dusseldorf: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Dusseldorf, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Munich: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Munich, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Hamburg: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Hamburg, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
- Bonn: The Consulate General of Latvia in Bonn, Germany (Working hours: Close now)
Latvia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Latvia diplomatic mission offices to Germany for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Germany traveling to Latvia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Germany) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 54,393 | N/A |
| 2009 | 42,733 | -21.44% |
| 2010 | 44,348 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 48,224 | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 46,351 | -3.88% |
| 2013 | 49,613 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 59,529 | 19.99% |
| 2015 | 65,375 | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 57,914 | -11.41% |
| 2017 | 62,953 | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 62,856 | -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 & Germany comparison
Latvia's area is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi), while the area of Germany is approximately 348,560 km2 (134,579 sq mi). This means Germany is 5.60 times bigger than Latvia.
As of October 2025, Latvia's population is ~1.8 million people - 83,340,142 fewer people than the population of Germany.
We have highlighted Latvia & Germany’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Latvia | Germany | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,784,343 | 85,124,485 | 83.3 million fewer people live in Latvia than Germany |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 47 | 227 | Latvia has 180 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Germany. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 137 | 145 | Latvia passport holders visit 8 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 593 | Latvian hosts 535 fewer foreign missions than Germany. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Germany travel to Latvia in one year?
The number of visitors from Germany visiting Latvia in 2018 was approximately 62,856.
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