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Fast approval for the Latvia ETA. Avoid errors with iVisa before you fly.

Last updated: January 2026

Apply for your Latvia ETA (also called ETD or Electronic Travel Declaration) required for eligible travelers entering Latvia, including transit travelers.

You must submit the ETA online at least 48 hours before arriving in Latvia to avoid entry issues. iVisa's quick, simplified online process will speed up your arrival.

Fast facts about the Latvia Electronic Travel Authorization

➡️ Approval before arrival: Mandatory for eligible travelers entering Latvia from September 1, 2025.

➡️ Required for: All travelers without a Latvian visa or residence permit, and those with a Schengen Visa not issued by Latvian authorities. EU citizens won't need this document.

➡️ Apply at least 48 hours in advance: You must submit your eTA online 48+ hours before arrival.

➡️ Quick approval: After submitting through iVisa, you'll receive a quick confirmation, and you're ready to travel! We recommend printing this document.

What you need for the Latvia eTA

Most travelers only need the basics. Have these ready for a quick application:

✔️ A valid passport or travel document

✔️ Travel purpose and trip details

✔️ Contact details (including email to receive confirmation)

Don’t have your documents right now?

Simply start your application today, save your progress, and add your details when you’re ready to proceed.

💡 iVisa pro tip: “Even if you’re just transiting through Latvia, you may still need to submit the ETA. Apply early so you don’t get blocked at check-in or delayed at the border.”

Why choose iVisa for your Latvia ETA

iVisa ✅ Do it yourself ❌
Error-free application: We ensure everything’s correct. Even a typo can cause delays or rejection.
Simple, quick process: Simple online steps with clear explanations. Official requirements can be unclear without guidance.
Support in 14+ languages: Need help in your own language? We’re here for you. Limited support available.
Group application: Apply as a family/group in one simple process. Separate applications required for each traveler.
Save & resume anytime: Pause and pick up where you left off. Start over if you wait too long.

How to Apply: ETA

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Fill out online application

Complete our easy online application and pay with credit card or PayPal

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Receive document via email

No need to deal with the embassy. We do it for you so you don't lose valuable time

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Enter destination

Present your Passport and the Document we provide upon entry to destination country

How to Apply: Embassy Registration

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Fill Out Online Application

Complete our easy online application and pay with credit card or PayPal

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Travel Safely

Your embassy will assist you if an emergency (eg. Natural disasters, civil unrest, etc) occur

Why Register with the Embassy

Travel Registration is a service provided by the government. This service allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad to the Department of State so it can be used to assist you in case of an emergency. People residing abroad can also get routine information from their nearest embassy or consulate if registered.

Required Information to Apply

Once You Have Registered With Your Embassy Or Consulate, You Will Need To Update Your Data If:

  • your contact details change,
  • your civil status changes,
  • you are going back to your home country.

Questions?

You must apply for your Latvian ETD at least 48 hours before travel. To help avoid any nasty last-minute issues, our team of travel experts suggests that you apply 72 hours before travelling.
If you received your Schengen visa from a country other than Latvia, you will need a Latvian ETD before traveling.
No. You’ll need the appropriate visa and permit to work legally in Latvia. The Latvian Electronic Declaration isn’t a visa; it is a document that collects information about travelers entering Latvia.
No. Submitting a successful ETA/ETD does not guarantee you entry into the country. The ETD isn’t a visa and does not replace any Latvian entry prerequisites.
The list is subject to change, but currently the nationalities that need to apply for a Latvian ETD are as follows: Afghanistan, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Republic), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine , Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Tuvalu, Taiwan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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