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title: Latvia visa for citizens of Malta
description: Citizens of Malta can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Latvia visa for citizens of Malta

Citizens of Malta 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 entry for short stays
- **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 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid and have onward ticket and accommodation details.
2. **Travel to Latvia** — Arrive at any Schengen border point.
3. **Present documents to border officer** — Show passport, ticket, and proof of accommodation/funds.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Border officer will stamp passport allowing up to 90 days stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from Latvia.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Schengen area.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for visa-free entry.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash sufficient for stay.
- **Proof of employment or study** (Employment, optional): May be requested at border.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €50 per day
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Travellers cheques

Usually required upon request.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay cannot exceed 90 days in any 180-day period across Schengen area.
- Border officer may deny entry even without prior visa if conditions are not met.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient funds for stay** — Carry proof of at least €50 per day.
- **Lack of return ticket** — Always have a confirmed onward or return ticket.
- **Passport validity insufficient** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months after planned departure.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Malta can visit Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry for short stays.

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

Up to 90 days without a visa.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel health insurance; Proof of employment or study.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Latvia visa for every passport](/visa/latvia)
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