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title: Latvia visa for citizens of Austria
description: Citizens of Austria can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Latvia visa for citizens of Austria

Citizens of Austria can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free travel (Schengen Area)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from Schengen.
2. **Travel to Latvia** — You may enter Latvia with just your valid Austrian passport. No visa is required.
3. **Present passport at border** — Hand your passport to the border officer for inspection upon arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested at the border; not required for short stays.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested at border control to confirm departure from Schengen.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay is limited to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
- For longer stays (over 90 days), you must apply for a residence permit or long-stay visa before traveling.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.
- **Previous overstay in Schengen** — Do not exceed the 90/180 day limit; check your stay history with the Schengen calculator.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Austria need a visa for Latvia?

Citizens of Austria can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free travel (Schengen Area).

### How long can citizens of Austria stay in Latvia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Austria need for Latvia?

Valid passport; Proof of sufficient funds; Return or onward ticket.

### How long must my passport be valid for Latvia?

At least 3 months.

## More

- [Latvia visa for every passport](/visa/latvia)
- [Every destination for Austria passport holders](/visa/passport/austria)