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🇷🇺 Does a Russian need a visa for Latvia 🇱🇻?

What this means for your trip

The destination currently does not admit travellers with this passport, except in special cases decided by its authorities.

Check the official government website of the destination for exceptions.

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

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Russia (C, F) works with sockets in Latvia. Mains voltage differs (Latvia: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Latvia →

Your embassy in Latvia

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Latvia, contact the embassy of Russia:

• Embassy of Russia, Riga · latvia.mid.ru

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Latvia for Russian passport holders

• 🇩🇰 Denmark — Visa required
• 🇮🇸 Iceland — Visa required
• 🇮🇪 Ireland — Visa required
• 🇸🇪 Sweden — Visa required
• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Visa required

The other way round

🇱🇻 Latvian passport holders visiting Russia: Latvian passport holders need a visa for Russia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Russian passport at a glance

All destinations for Russia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Latvia →

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