Schengen Short-Stay Visa-Free Access (Annex II Countries)
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- None (ETIAS EUR 7 from late 2026)
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Nationals of Annex II countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806 may enter Latvia and the Schengen area without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The 90-day limit applies across ALL Schengen states combined, not per country. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid for 3 years) will be required from late 2026. Passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years. As of 1 September 2025, third-country nationals not holding a visa or residence permit issued by Latvia must submit an Electronic Travel Declaration at eta.gov.lv at least 48 hours before arrival. For Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine, visa-free access applies only to holders of biometric passports. Vanuatu's visa-free status has been permanently suspended as of 3 February 2025. Visitors are not permitted to work without a work permit.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must hold a passport from an Annex II country listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806.
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Purpose of visit
Visit must be for tourism, business meetings, family visits, or other short-stay purposes. Not permitted to work without a work permit.
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Criminal record
Must not be listed in the Schengen Information System (SIS) as inadmissible.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, host invitation, rental agreement; Must cover full stay: No