LatviaPortugal: Visa-free

LatviaPortugal

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for Portugal?

Visa-free

No. Latvia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Portugal 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

Distance3,152 km, straight line (~4h 12m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Portugal138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for Portugal?

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

How far is Portugal from Latvia?

About 3,152 km in a straight line, roughly ~4h 12m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Portugal?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Portugal?

112.

What time zone is Portugal in?

Lisbon (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Lisbon?

Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), about 8 km away.

How many countries can enter Portugal without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Portugal 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 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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About Portugal

Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country in Southwestern Europe. Mainland Portugal is located on the southwestern portion of the Iberian Peninsula, and bordered by Spain to the north and east. Portugal also includes the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean. The country has a population of 11.4 million, and Lisbon, its capital, is the largest city. Portugal's internal waters and territorial sea together account for two-fifths of its territory, and its exclusive economic zone is one of Europe's largest. The country's terrain contains a diverse range of landscapes and regional climates.

CapitalLisbon

RegionSouthern Europe

Population10.8M

Area92,090 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+351

Drives on theright

TimezoneLisbon (UTC+1)

Nearest airportLisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 8 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites20

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$32,082 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.2M (2020)

Climate in Lisbon

Warmest July, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: June, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Lisbon, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.6°C	9.1°C	53mm	233h
February	17.8°C	10.1°C	5mm	248h
March	18°C	10.5°C	33mm	317h
April	18°C	11.6°C	123mm	309h
May	23.5°C	15.3°C	67mm	381h
June	23.8°C	15.8°C	8mm	406h
July	30°C	18.7°C	0mm	424h
August	27.6°C	18.3°C	3mm	367h
September	26.6°C	17.7°C	33mm	327h
October	21.5°C	13.8°C	88mm	291h
November	18.2°C	12.5°C	76mm	213h
December	15.4°C	9.6°C	73mm	214h

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

Portugal is a modern country with strong links to its past and people of a friendly and hospitable nature. It has become an acclaimed international tourist and vacation destination due to its many beautiful beaches and long warm summers, a rich gastronomy, historical and cultural heritage. Its fabulous golf courses, giant surf waves at Nazaré, and religious pilgrimage to Fátima are very popular with visitors. Surprisingly, in winter several ski resorts are open for business in the Serra da Estrela region.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Alcobaça Monastery
Alminhas da Ponte
Alto Douro Wine Region
Batalha Monastery
Bom Jesus do Monte
Cadeia da Relação
Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo
Centro Histórico de Évora
Convent of Christ
Cultural Landscape of Sintra

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Dia de Todos-os-Santos

December 1, 2026Restauração da Independência

December 8, 2026Imaculada Conceição

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