Malaysian visa for Latvian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Latvian passport holders visiting Malaysia for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Latvian citizens to enter Malaysia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Malaysia e-visa for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malaysia visa on arrival for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
Malaysia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Latvian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Malaysia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Malaysia.
If you are looking for Malaysia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Latvia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malaysia nearest your place of residence.
- Helsinki: The Embassy of in Helsinki, ~ 366.30 kilometers (227.61 mi) away from Riga, Latvia. (Working hours: Close now).
- Stockholm: The Embassy of in Stockholm, ~ 470.86 kilometers (292.58 mi) away from Riga, Latvia. (Working hours: Close now).
Malaysia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malaysia diplomatic mission offices to Latvia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Latvia traveling to Malaysia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Latvia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17,642 | N/A |
| 2009 | 18,917 | 7.23% |
| 2010 | 19,662 | 3.94% |
| 2011 | 19,771 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 20,026 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 20,572 | 2.73% |
| 2014 | 21,950 | 6.70% |
| 2015 | 20,577 | -6.26% |
| 2016 | 21,406 | 4.03% |
| 2017 | 20,758 | -3.03% |
| 2018 | 20,666 | -0.44% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malaysia & Latvia comparison
Malaysia's area is approximately 328,550 km2 (126,853 sq mi), while the area of Latvia is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi). This means Latvia is 5.28 times smaller than Malaysia.
As of October 2025, Malaysia's population is ~34.5 million people - 32,685,445 more people than the population of Latvia.
We have highlighted Malaysia & Latvia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malaysia | Latvia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 34,469,788 | 1,784,343 | 32.7 million more people live in Malaysia than Latvia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 107 | 47 | Malaysia has 60 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Latvia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 133 | 137 | Malaysia passport holders visit 4 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 126 | 58 | Malaysian hosts 68 more foreign missions than Latvia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Latvia travel to Malaysia in one year?
The number of visitors from Latvia visiting Malaysia in 2018 was approximately 20,666.
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- Kuala Lumpur to Riga: 9359.78 km (5815.90 mi)
- Travel time: 19 hours 29 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025