Latvian visa for New Zealand citizens
A visa is NOT required for New Zealand passport holders visiting Latvia for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For New Zealand citizens to enter Latvia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Latvia e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Latvia visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
Latvia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand 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 New Zealand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Latvia nearest your place of residence.
- Wellington: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Wellington, New Zealand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 hours 55 minutes)
- Auckland: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Auckland, New Zealand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 4 hours 55 minutes)
Latvia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Latvia diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Latvia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,104 | N/A |
| 2009 | 7,938 | -21.44% |
| 2010 | 8,238 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 8,958 | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 8,610 | -3.88% |
| 2013 | 9,216 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 11,058 | 19.99% |
| 2015 | 12,144 | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 10,758 | -11.41% |
| 2017 | 11,694 | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 11,676 | -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 & New Zealand comparison
Latvia's area is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 4.23 times bigger than Latvia.
As of October 2025, Latvia's population is ~1.8 million people - 3,235,601 fewer people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Latvia & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Latvia | New Zealand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,784,343 | 5,019,944 | 3.2 million fewer people live in Latvia than New Zealand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 47 | 72 | Latvia has 25 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 137 | 135 | Latvia passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 115 | Latvian hosts 57 fewer foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Latvia in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Latvia in 2018 was approximately 11,676.
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