→ Latvia visa for Turkish citizens
As a Latvian passport holder, your journey to Turkey is made wonderfully simple, as you can enjoy visa-free entry for up to 90 days, perfect for a leisurely exploration of this captivating transcontinental nation. With a single tourist visa type available for longer stays, most travelers will find their short visits require no visa at all. When planning your trip, consider that Istanbul, a popular destination, sits in the same time zone as Eastern Europe (GMT+3), which can help minimize jet lag as you traverse the approximately 1,600 km distance. Remember to exchange some currency to Turkish Lira for your initial expenses upon arrival.
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
Airside transit without visa permitted.