Latvian visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Latvia for a short-term stay: 180 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Latvia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 180 days |
| Evisa | Latvia e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Latvia visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Latvia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Latvia nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Latvia in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 20 minutes)
- Houston: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Houston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 50 minutes)
- South Carolina: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in South Carolina, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- Salt Lake City: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Salt Lake City, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 50 minutes)
- Rhode Island: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Rhode Island, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- Pennsylvania: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Pennsylvania, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- Oregon: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Oregon, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 20 minutes)
- Ohio: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Ohio, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- Washington: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Washington, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 20 minutes)
- Minnesota: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Minnesota, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 50 minutes)
- Michigan: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Michigan, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- Massachusetts: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Massachusetts, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- Indiana: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Indiana, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- Georgia: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Georgia, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- Chicago: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 50 minutes)
- Alaska: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Alaska, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 20 minutes)
- Florida: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in Florida, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- New York: The Honorary Consulate of Latvia in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate of Latvia in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 50 minutes)
Latvia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Latvia diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Latvia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 247,548 | N/A |
| 2009 | 194,481 | -21.44% |
| 2010 | 201,831 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 219,471 | 8.74% |
| 2012 | 210,945 | -3.88% |
| 2013 | 225,792 | 7.04% |
| 2014 | 270,921 | 19.99% |
| 2015 | 297,528 | 9.82% |
| 2016 | 263,571 | -11.41% |
| 2017 | 286,503 | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 286,062 | -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 & United States comparison
Latvia's area is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 147.06 times bigger than Latvia.
As of October 2025, Latvia's population is ~1.8 million people - 338,982,886 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Latvia & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Latvia | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 1,784,343 | 340,767,229 | 339.0 million fewer people live in Latvia than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 47 | 273 | Latvia has 226 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 137 | 134 | Latvia passport holders can visit 3 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 58 | 1147 | Latvian hosts 1089 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Latvia in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Latvia in 2018 was approximately 286,062.
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