Latvia visa for United States citizens

As a Latvia passport holder planning a trip to the United States, you'll find the entry process streamlined through the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, typically costing around $21 USD and valid for up to 90 days per entry, making it ideal for short tourist visits. Understanding the vastness of the US is key; while common flight routes from Riga often connect through major European hubs before landing in cities like New York or Chicago, be prepared for significant time zone differences – potentially a 7-hour lag depending on your destination. Given that only two primary visa types are readily available for such short stays, planning your purpose of visit well in advance ensures a smooth experience within this established travel corridor.

Visa-free180d 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 Schengen; bilateral agreement allows additional 90 days in Latvia.

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