Latvia visa for Slovak citizens

As a Latvian citizen planning your journey to Slovakia, you'll find that your trip is conveniently visa-free for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period, a benefit of the Schengen Area agreement, meaning no immediate visa costs are associated with entry for tourism or short business trips. You can expect a straightforward travel experience, with frequent flight connections from Riga to Bratislava, though it's worth noting the € (Euro) is the currency in both countries, simplifying any on-the-ground spending. When packing, remember that Slovakia observes Central European Time (CET), one hour behind Latvia, so factor this slight adjustment into your arrival plans.

Visa-free· verified 2026-05-29

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

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