Do citizens of New Zealand need a visa for Latvia?
Here's the current entry rule for New Zealand passport holders travelling to Latvia — plus how long you can stay, how to apply, and the official source.
Visa-free · up to 90 days
No visa needed for this destination.
How to get it
Just bring a passport valid for your whole trip — no visa needed for short tourist stays.
Before you fly
Coming: ETIAS from 2026-10
Announced, not in force yet — you do not need it today. When it starts it will cost €20 and stay valid 3 years.
Country facts
CapitalRiga
CurrencyEuro (€)
LanguageLatvian
Dialing code+371
RegionEurope
Drives onthe right
For short tourist stays · data as of 2026-02-17 · always confirm with the official source.