BelgiumLatvia: Visa-free

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Do Belgium passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

Visa-free

No. Belgium passport holders do not need a visa to visit Latvia for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,454 km, straight line (~2h 13m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Latvia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Belgium passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

No. Belgium passport holders do not need a visa to visit Latvia for tourism.

How far is Latvia from Belgium?

About 1,454 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 13m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Latvia?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Latvia?

110 / 112 / 113.

What time zone is Latvia in?

Riga (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Riga?

Riga International Airport (RIX), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Latvia without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Latvia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Belgium

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. Belgium covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.8 million; its population density of 383/km2 (990/sq mi) ranks 22nd in the world and sixth in Europe. The capital and largest metropolitan region is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.

CapitalBrussels

RegionWestern Europe

Population11.9M

Area30,528 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman, French, Dutch

Calling code+32

Drives on theright

TimezoneBrussels (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBrussels Airport (BRU), 11 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102 / 112

UNESCO sites17

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,750 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.6M (2020)

Climate in Brussels

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Brussels, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8°C	3°C	38mm	129h
February	9.8°C	4.2°C	140mm	140h
March	10.4°C	3.1°C	73mm	234h
April	17.6°C	6.2°C	16mm	341h
May	18.9°C	7.7°C	17mm	379h
June	21.6°C	12.8°C	68mm	356h
July	21.3°C	12.8°C	84mm	349h
August	25.4°C	16.2°C	47mm	364h
September	21.1°C	11.9°C	75mm	280h
October	14.1°C	8.9°C	93mm	159h
November	12.1°C	6.2°C	35mm	157h
December	7.5°C	3.2°C	79mm	108h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

A low-lying country in the Benelux, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe. It marries the historical landmarks for which the continent is famous with spectacular modern architecture and rural idylls. Its capital, Brussels, is home to the headquarters of the European Union.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Belfries of Belgium and France
Béguinages in Flanders
Colonies of Benevolence
Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
Grand-Place
Historic Centre of Brugge
Major Mining Sites of Wallonia
Major Town Houses of the Architect Victor Horta
Marktplein (Sint-Lievens-Houtem)

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

November 11, 2026Wapenstilstand

December 25, 2026Kerstdag

Full source list on About.

About Latvia

Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of 64,573 km2 (24,932 sq mi), with a population of 1.83 million. The country has a temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and largest city is Riga. Latvians, who are the titular nation and comprise 65.5% of the country's population, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of the Balts and speak Latvian. Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population; 37.7% of the population speak Russian as their native tongue.

CapitalRiga

RegionNorthern Europe

Population1.8M

Area64,559 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLatvian

Calling code+371

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiga (UTC+3)

Nearest airportRiga International Airport (RIX), 9 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$26,312 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.2M (2020)

Climate in Riga

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Riga, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5°C	1.5°C	30mm	80h
February	5°C	-0.2°C	50mm	139h
March	7°C	-0.6°C	46mm	239h
April	9.8°C	2°C	25mm	320h
May	13.8°C	5.3°C	42mm	390h
June	23.4°C	13.8°C	113mm	380h
July	20.6°C	12.3°C	105mm	420h
August	21.8°C	12.8°C	64mm	339h
September	19°C	11.8°C	70mm	278h
October	12.9°C	7.6°C	85mm	178h
November	7.7°C	3.7°C	41mm	89h
December	2°C	-1°C	31mm	40h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Latvia is one of the three Baltic states in Europe. The biggest travel destination in the country is the capital Riga, whose Old Town is a World Heritage Site. There are many other great places to see, both urban and rural. Latvia's unspoilt sea coast is a 500-km-long unique biome, mainly consisting of empty beaches, white soft sand, and dunes covered with pine trees. Forests cover approximately half of Latvia's territory and are home to many nature trails, nature parks and wildlife preserves. The city of Liepāja with its magnificent beach and the unique formerly secret military neighbourhood of Karosta, Kuldīga, recognised in 2023 as a UNESCO world heritage site, with Europe's widest waterfall, and Cēsis with its medieval castle ruins are just some of the various sights.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Old town of Kuldīga
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vecrīga

Upcoming public holidays

November 18, 2026Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena

December 24, 2026Ziemassvētku vakars

December 25, 2026Pirmie Ziemassvētki

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