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        • Suspension in whole of the application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Russian Federation on the facilitation of the issuance of visas to the citizens of the European Union and the Russian Federation
        • Acceptance of visa applications from the citizens of the Russian Federation
        • Acceptance of visa applications from the citizens of Belarus
        • Questions and answers on non-recognition of Russian Federation non-biometric passports in the Republic of Latvia
        • Entry into Latvia by citizens of the Russian Federation and Frequently Asked Questions
      • Countries and territories whose citizens may enter Latvia without a visa
      • Legal framework on issuing visas
      • Applying for a visa
        • Diplomatic and Consular Missions of other Schengen Member States issuing visas to enter Latvia
      • Documents required to apply for a visa
        • Visa application fees
        • Travel medical insurance policy
      • Processing of visa applications and prior consultation
        • Prior consultation
      • Appeal against refusal, annulment and revocation of a visa and a local border traffic permit
      • Entry into Latvia by citizens of the Union and their family members
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        • Check the validity of the issued Apostille
        • Foreign public documents intended for use in Latvia
        • Public documents issued in Latvia and intended for use in a foreign country
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      • Latvian citizenship
      • References and statements
      • Requesting documents from Latvia
      • Foreigner eID card
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      • The Duties of the State Protocol
      • Guide for Diplomats in Latvia
        • 1. Protocol of Visits
        • 2. The Diplomat in Latvia
        • 3. Diplomatic Immunity
        • 4. Security
        • 5. Firearms
        • 6. Radio Transmitters
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Published: 09.12.2024.
Updated: 10.10.2025.

European Union’s digital Entry/Exit System

From 12 October 2025, at all border crossing points in Latvia
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Electronic Travel Declaration

Entry into Latvia from 1 September 2025
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Differences Between the New Entry/Exit System and the Electronic Travel Declaration

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Entry into Latvia by citizens of Russian Federation and Belarus

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Countries and territories whose citizens may enter Latvia without a visa

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