Ukraine→Latvia
Ukraine to Latvia
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
You may stay in Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days. A visa is required for any stay beyond 90 days.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Latvia.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry into Latvia.
Arrange travel insurance: travel insurance is a condition of entry to Latvia, so you must have insurance covering your stay before you travel.
Book and keep documentary proof of your return flight and your hotel booking; border officers may ask to see these documents and proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
What happens at the border?
Arrival registration is required and must be completed online at www.eta.gov.lv.
On arrival you may be asked by the border officer to show your passport or national identity card, proof of return flight, proof of hotel booking, and proof of sufficient funds for your stay. You may be refused entry if you cannot provide the required documents or meet entry conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Latvia?
No. A Ukrainian ordinary passport or national identity card lets you enter Latvia without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your date of entry into Latvia.
Do I need travel insurance to go to Latvia?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Latvia, so you must have insurance coverage for your stay.
What documents might border officers ask me for on arrival?
Yes. You may be asked at the border to show proof of a return flight, proof of hotel booking, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
Do I need to register when I arrive in Latvia?
Yes. You must complete an arrival registration online at www.eta.gov.lv before or on arrival.
What do minors need to travel to Latvia?
Yes. If you are under 18, you need a notarised 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 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- 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
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