Romania→Latvia
Romania to Latvia
Do I need a visa for Latvia?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Latvia for a tourist visit; you may board with your travel document only. This visa-free entry permits a stay of up to 90 days and does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Entry is allowed with either a Romanian passport or a national identity card in valid form. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Latvia?
There are no mandatory vaccinations for entry to Latvia. The authorities recommend consulting national public-health guidance before travel and consider vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) if you plan warm-season hikes in forested or lakeside areas.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a tourist stay of up to 90 days. The tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 travel on the same basis as adults: a Romanian passport or national identity card is sufficient and no additional parental-consent documents are required for minors on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Medical insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry. The authorities recommend obtaining a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issued by CNAS and suggest holding a travel/medical policy that covers repatriation costs and keeping insurer contact details readily available.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Romanian ID card instead of a passport?
A Romanian national identity card or passport is accepted for entry to Latvia; a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted on this route.
Do I need to show proof of money or bank statements when I arrive?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on arrival; Romanian travellers are not required to present bank statements or cash evidence as a condition of entry on this route.
Is there an arrival card or entry form I must fill in at the border?
There is no arrival card or entry registration for short visits; you do not complete an arrival form on entry for a tourist trip.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I fly?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry; the source also recommends holding a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issued by CNAS and suggests a travel/medical policy covering repatriation costs.
Are any vaccines required to enter Latvia?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry. The authorities recommend checking national public-health guidance and considering vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) if you plan warm-season hikes in forested or lakeside areas.
What if my passport is damaged or I only have a temporary passport?
If your passport is damaged or you hold a temporary passport you should not expect it to be accepted for entry on this route; a temporary passport is explicitly not accepted for travel to Latvia from Romania.
What documents do children need to travel with me?
Children travel with the same accepted documents as adults: a Romanian passport or national identity card. No parental-consent letters or extra paperwork are required for travellers under 18.
What should I do about medication and health cover while I'm there?
The source recommends obtaining a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from CNAS and suggests keeping insurer contact details and partner information in Latvia; carry prescriptions or copies for any medicines you bring.
Is there an online portal for entry or residence registration?
There is an official entry-registration portal referenced by the authorities; where registration is required, it is completed through that portal.
Should I get any documents translated or apostilled before I travel?
Latvian authorities suggest carrying identity and personal documents translated into Latvian and apostilled if needed for some formal matters, though this is a recommendation rather than an entry requirement for tourists.
If I have a connecting flight through Latvia, do I need anything extra?
Transit and visa-waiver specifics for other nationalities are not addressed here; for Romanian tourists the route requires only a passport or national ID and no visa or travel authorisation.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required for the tourist permission covered here; you arrive holding a passport or national identity card and that is the only document needed. For consular assistance the Latvian embassy and the Romanian embassy in Riga are listed as contacts for help, and the official entry-registration portal is used where registration is required.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 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 or ID card.
- 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 - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- 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.
Open the guide
More about Latvia