Latvia visa for Bahamian citizens

Travelers from the Bahamas can anticipate a remarkably straightforward journey to Latvia, given its visa-free status which permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Upon arrival in the Baltic region, visitors will encounter a distinct shift from the warm tropical breezes of the Caribbean to Latvia's cooler, often temperate climate, where the Euro is the national currency. For visits extending beyond the 90-day allowance or for non-leisure purposes, a specific Schengen visa, categorized as 'tourist' for general short stays, would then be required. Navigating this significant geographic distance typically involves connecting flights through major European hubs, reflecting a considerable time zone difference that can be up to seven hours ahead in Latvia.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
2+
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

TransitAirport Transit Visa Type A (Single Entry)
0dvalid 6mo
TransitAirport Transit Visa Type A (Multiple Entry)
0dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristShort-term Schengen Visa Type C (Single Entry)
90d$97valid 7mo
TouristShort-term Schengen Visa Type C (Double Entry)
90d$97double-entryvalid 7mo
TouristShort-term Schengen Visa Type C (Multiple Entry)
90d$97multiple-entryvalid 5y
OtherVisa with Limited Territorial Validity (LTV C - Short-term)
90d$97valid 6mo
OtherNational Visa Type D (Long-stay visa - General Purposes)
365d$97multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherNational Visa Type D (Single-entry 30-day visa for collecting residence permit)
30d$97valid 1mo
WorkNational Visa Type D (Work visa - up to 12 months)
365d$97multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherVisa for entry to receive residence permit (based on OCMA decision)
30d$97valid 1mo

3 months during a 6 months period following date of first entry in Schengen Area.

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