Latvia visa for Colombian citizens

For Colombian passport holders dreaming of exploring the Baltic gem of Latvia, the good news is that short tourist stays are visa-free, allowing visits up to 90 days without needing a specific visa type. While there's no direct flight connecting Bogotá to Riga, travelers typically navigate this significant distance via major European hubs like Amsterdam or Frankfurt, experiencing a substantial time zone shift of seven hours. This journey transports visitors from the tropical warmth of Colombia to a country where the Euro is the standard currency, a distinct difference from the Colombian Peso, and a new linguistic landscape featuring Latvian and Russian awaits exploration. Be sure to account for this extensive travel time and currency exchange when planning your memorable trip to the Baltics.

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

90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.

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