Latvia Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements
Visa Requirement Map
Passport Mobility Over Time
Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.
| Year | Mobility Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 129 | 14 |
| 2021 | 147 | 22 |
| 2022 | 170 | 23 |
| 2023 | 172 | 26 |
| 2024 | 175 | 17 |
| 2025 | 173 | 15 |
| 2026 | 172 | 16 |
Latvia: Other Rankings
- Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
- 94th out of 199 countries
- Form-of-Government RankingParliamentary Republic
- 9th out of 40 countries
- Currency RankingEuro
- 14th out of 27 countries
- NATO RankingNATO Countries
- 16th out of 32 countries
- WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
- 22nd out of 159 countries
- OECD RankingOECD Countries
- 19th out of 38 countries
- OSCE RankingOSCE Participating States
- 20th out of 57 countries
Key Destination Access
An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.
An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.
An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.
A visa can be obtained on arrival.
About Latvia
Latvia lies on the Baltic coast of Northern Europe, bordered by Estonia, Lithuania, Russia, and Belarus. Its landscape features low-lying plains, rolling hills, and extensive forests that cover nearly half the country. The Daugava River flows through the capital, Riga, and has historically served as a vital waterway. Latvia's location has long made it a crossroads between Eastern and Northern Europe.
Everyday life in Latvia often balances urban modernity with a deep connection to nature. Riga's Old Town is a center for culture, with its Art Nouveau architecture and lively cafes. Outside the capital, small towns and rural areas preserve traditional crafts and seasonal celebrations. The pace of life tends to be calm, with a strong emphasis on outdoor activities such as hiking and sauna culture.
Latvia has been a member of the European Union and NATO since 2004, aligning itself closely with Western institutions. It maintains active diplomatic and economic ties with its Baltic neighbors and other European countries. The country's strategic position near the Baltic Sea makes it a key transit hub for trade and energy resources. Latvia's foreign policy consistently emphasizes regional security and cooperation within the Baltic Sea region.