Hungary→Latvia
Hungary to Latvia
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a letter of parental consent when travelling to Latvia.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, make sure you have one of the accepted travel documents: a passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport. Obtain a signed letter of parental consent if any traveller in your party is under 18. Consider arranging travel insurance for your trip; it is recommended but not required for entry.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Latvia?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to enter Latvia for a short tourist stay.
What travel documents can I use to enter?
You may use an ordinary passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport to enter Latvia.
Do I need any vaccinations to travel to Latvia?
Latvia does not require any vaccinations for entry on this route.
Do I have to register when I arrive in Latvia?
Latvia does not require arrival registration or an entry card for short tourist visits.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Latvia?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Latvia but it is not a legal condition of entry.
What do minors need to travel to Latvia?
If you are under 18, you need a letter of parental consent to travel to Latvia.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport, ID card, or temporary passport.
- 2Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Latvia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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More about Latvia
Europe
- Capital
- Riga
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Old Town in Riga, Art Nouveau architecture, Beautiful beaches
- Food
- Grey peas with bacon, Rye bread, Potato pancakes