Latvia visa for Basotho citizens

Embarking on your journey from Lesotho to Latvia necessitates a visa, with options for both tourist and digital nomad applications, each with distinct requirements and durations to consider. For instance, the typical cost for a Schengen visa, which covers Latvia, can be around €80, a figure to factor into your budgeting for your stay, which can extend up to 90 days within a 180-day period. As you plan your flights, be aware that the time difference between Maseru and Riga is significant, so factor in jet lag for a smoother transition.

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

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