NepalLatvia: Visa required

NepalLatvia

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

Visa required

Yes. Nepal passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Latvia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

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

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance5,730 km, straight line (~7h 14m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Latvia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Latvia passport holders visiting Nepal: Visa on arrival.

Latvia drives on the right, the opposite side to Nepal. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Other visa-free destinations for Nepal passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Nepal passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

Yes. Nepal passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Latvia.

How far is Latvia from Nepal?

About 5,730 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 14m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Latvia?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Latvia?

110 / 112 / 113.

Does Latvia drive on the same side of the road as Nepal?

Latvia drives on the right, the opposite side to Nepal. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Nepal

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west, while it is narrowly separated from Bangladesh by the Siliguri Corridor, and from Bhutan by the Indian state of Sikkim. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point above mean sea level on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and its largest city. Nepal is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-religious, and multi-cultural sovereign state, with Nepali as the official language.

CapitalKathmandu

RegionSouthern Asia

Population29.6M

Area147,181 km²

CurrencyNepalese rupee (1 USD ≈ 152.40 NPR)

LanguagesNepali

Calling code+977

Drives on theleft

TimezoneKathmandu (UTC+5:45)

Nearest airportTribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites4

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,536 (2025)

Tourist arrivals230K (2020)

Climate in Kathmandu

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest October. Best time to visit: October.

Monthly climate normals for Kathmandu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	14.9°C	5.2°C	78mm	268h
February	17°C	6.7°C	42mm	292h
March	20.7°C	9.8°C	82mm	328h
April	23.2°C	12.9°C	145mm	317h
May	23.9°C	15.7°C	296mm	290h
June	25.2°C	18.9°C	660mm	213h
July	25.7°C	20.5°C	1180mm	170h
August	26.7°C	20.4°C	780mm	268h
September	25.7°C	19.3°C	469mm	220h
October	25.4°C	15.6°C	16mm	332h
November	21.6°C	9.4°C	5mm	290h
December	18.7°C	5.8°C	1mm	302h

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

Nepal is a landlocked country in the Himalayas of South Asia. It has eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the world's tallest, on the border with Tibet, as well as Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Once many small kingdoms, then united as a monarchy for two centuries, Nepal has been a republic since 2008.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Chitwan National Park
Kathmandu Valley
Lumbini
Sagarmatha National Park

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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	4.9°C	1.6°C	30mm	80h
February	4.9°C	-0.1°C	50mm	139h
March	7°C	-0.5°C	46mm	239h
April	9.8°C	2.2°C	25mm	320h
May	13.8°C	5.4°C	42mm	390h
June	23.4°C	13.8°C	113mm	380h
July	20.6°C	12.5°C	105mm	420h
August	21.8°C	13°C	64mm	339h
September	19°C	11.9°C	70mm	278h
October	12.9°C	7.7°C	85mm	178h
November	7.7°C	3.8°C	41mm	89h
December	2°C	-0.9°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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