Latvian visa for Turkish citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Turkish 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 Turkish citizens to enter Latvia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Latvia e-visa for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Latvia visa on arrival for Turkish citizens | Not Available | |
Latvia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Turkish 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 Turkey, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Latvia nearest your place of residence.
- Ankara: The Embassy of Latvia in Ankara, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Izmir: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Izmir, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Bursa: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Bursa, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Alanya: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Alanya, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Adana: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Adana, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Antalya: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Antalya, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Istanbul: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Istanbul, Turkey (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Latvia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Latvia diplomatic mission offices to Turkey for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Turkey traveling to Latvia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Turkey) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14,988 | N/A |
| 2009 | 11,775 | -21.44% |
| 2010 | 12,220 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 13,288 | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 12,772 | -3.88% |
| 2013 | 13,670 | 7.03% |
| 2014 | 16,403 | 19.99% |
| 2015 | 18,014 | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 15,958 | -11.41% |
| 2017 | 17,346 | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 17,319 | -0.16% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Latvia & Turkey comparison
Latvia's area is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi), while the area of Turkey is approximately 769,630 km2 (297,155 sq mi). This means Turkey is 12.37 times bigger than Latvia.
As of October 2025, Latvia's population is ~1.8 million people - 87,151,203 fewer people than the population of Turkey.
We have highlighted Latvia & Turkey’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Latvia | Turkey | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,784,343 | 88,935,546 | 87.2 million fewer people live in Latvia than Turkey |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 47 | 235 | Latvia has 188 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Turkey. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 137 | 68 | Latvia passport holders can visit 69 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 286 | Latvian hosts 228 fewer foreign missions than Turkey. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Turkey travel to Latvia in one year?
The number of visitors from Turkey visiting Latvia in 2018 was approximately 17,319.
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