→ Latvia visa for Ethiopian citizens
For Ethiopian passport holders planning a visit, a visa is required to enter Latvia, with options including Tourist, Digital Nomad, and Transit visas to facilitate your journey. While specific stay durations vary, short-term visas typically permit stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period for a standard fee around €80. Travelers should anticipate a journey that usually involves at least one layover, often through major European hubs like Istanbul or Frankfurt, given the lack of direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Riga International Airport. Upon arrival, adjusting to the Eastern European Time (EET) zone will be a practical consideration for those coming from East Africa Time (EAT).
Visa required· verified 2026-05-27
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