Russia for citizens of Latvia

🔑 How to enter to Russia from Latvia

To enter Russia, Latvian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Russia, check whether your Latvian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Russia and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Latvian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Latvian passport. You are allowed to stay in Russia for 16 days.

✅ Requirements for Latvian citizens to visit Russia with tourist visa

• Latvian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Russia. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Latvian citizens on the territory of Russia is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Latvia must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Russia.

A Russian tourist visa is required for Latvian citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Russia, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Russian tourist visa online.

🏢 List of Embassies and Consulates of Russia in Latvia

Embassy of Russia in Riga

Consular Division of the Russian Embassy in Riga

Consulate General of Russia in Daugavpils

👉 All Embassies of Russia

✅ How to apply for Russia tourist visa from Latvia

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Latvia require a visa to visit the Russia?

   Latvian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Russia.

2. How long Latvian citizens are allowed to stay in Russia without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Russia for citizens of Latvia for a visa-free stay is 16 days.

3. What happens if a Latvian passport holder stays in Russia longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Russia is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Russia is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Latvia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Russia without a visa?

   Russian immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Latvian citizens to enter Russia without a visa?

   Latvian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Russia.

6. Can Latvian work or study during the visa-free stay in Russia?

   The Russia visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Russia Latvian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.