Swiss visa for Latvian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Latvian passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Latvian citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Latvian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland 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 Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Riga: The Embassy of Switzerland in Riga, Latvia (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 46 minutes)
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Latvia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Latvia traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Latvia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,886 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,635 | -3.65% |
| 2010 | 6,902 | 4.02% |
| 2011 | 6,827 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 6,853 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 7,174 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 7,326 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 7,444 | 1.61% |
| 2016 | 7,364 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 7,911 | 7.43% |
| 2018 | 8,290 | 4.79% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Latvia comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Latvia is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi). This means Latvia is 57.40% larger than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 7,190,500 more people than the population of Latvia.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Latvia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Latvia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 1,784,343 | 7.2 million more people live in Switzerland than Latvia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 47 | Switzerland has 99 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Latvia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 137 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 58 | Swiss hosts 210 more foreign missions than Latvia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Latvia travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Latvia visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 8,290.
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