British visa for Latvian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Latvian passport holders visiting United Kingdom for a short-term stay: 6 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Latvian citizens to enter United Kingdom for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 6 months |
| Evisa | United Kingdom e-visa for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United Kingdom visa on arrival for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
United Kingdom tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Latvian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United Kingdom.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United Kingdom.
If you are looking for United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom nearest your place of residence.
- Riga: The Embassy of United Kingdom in Riga, Latvia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 16 minutes)
United Kingdom visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United Kingdom diplomatic mission offices to Latvia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Latvia traveling to United Kingdom from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Latvia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 24,114 | N/A |
| 2009 | 22,559 | -6.45% |
| 2010 | 22,636 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 23,445 | 3.57% |
| 2012 | 23,426 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 24,850 | 6.08% |
| 2014 | 26,090 | 4.99% |
| 2015 | 27,549 | 5.59% |
| 2016 | 28,651 | 4.00% |
| 2017 | 30,121 | 5.13% |
| 2018 | 29,053 | -3.55% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United Kingdom & Latvia comparison
United Kingdom's area is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi), while the area of Latvia is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi). This means Latvia is 3.89 times smaller than United Kingdom.
As of October 2025, United Kingdom's population is ~69.7 million people - 67,900,647 more people than the population of Latvia.
We have highlighted United Kingdom & Latvia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United Kingdom | Latvia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 69,684,990 | 1,784,343 | 67.9 million more people live in United Kingdom than Latvia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 222 | 47 | United Kingdom has 175 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Latvia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 137 | United Kingdom passport holders can visit 2 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 348 | 58 | British hosts 290 more foreign missions than Latvia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Latvia travel to United Kingdom in one year?
The number of visitors from Latvia visiting United Kingdom in 2018 was approximately 29,053.
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