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🇧🇴 Does a Bolivian need a visa for Latvia 🇱🇻?
Yes. Bolivian passport holders need a visa for Latvia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Latvia before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Bolivian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Latvia or its official government website before you travel.
Latvia is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Latvia at a glance
Capital: Riga · Currency: Euro (EUR, €) · Official languages: Latvian · Calling code: +371
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Latvia: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 1 April 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type A plugs bring a travel adapter for Latvia's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (Latvia: 230 V; Bolivia: 115/230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Latvia for Bolivian passport holders
- 🇷🇺 Russia — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇱🇻 Latvian passport holders visiting Bolivia: Latvian passport holders can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.
The Bolivian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Bolivian passport holders need a visa for Latvia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Latvia before travelling.
Does a Latvian need a visa for Bolivia?
Latvian passport holders can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.