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The Latvian Electronic Travel Authorization or Declaration (ETA/ETD) is an online arrival declaration that’s needed for travelers who don’t have a Latvian visa or residence permit. You can submit your application in minutes from your phone or computer.

Fast facts about the Latvia Electronic Travel Authorization

• Document type: Electronic
• Who needs it?: All non-exempt foreign nationals
• How long it lasts: Single entry, valid only for the trip submitted
• How to apply: 100% online
• When to apply: Ideally within 3 days (72 hours) before arrival
• Documents needed: Passport, arrival & departure dates, flight details, accommodation information
• Where it's required: All Latvian ports of entry
• What is it for: Entry declaration for immigration purposes

Who needs the Latvia Electronic Travel Authorization?

✔️ All travelers without a Latvian visa or residence permit

✔️Travelers with a Schengen visa not issued by the Republic of Latvia

✔️ Citizens from any country that’s not part of the following: The European Union (EU), The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), The European Economic Area (EEA), The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), The Swiss Confederation, and The Federative Republic of Brazil.

If you’re traveling as a group, you can submit one form for everyone (up to 9 people for mobile applications and up to 1,000 people for web applications).

🚫Who doesn’t need to apply?

You do not need to submit a Latvia ETD if you are:

• A Latvian citizen
• A holder of a Latvian visa or residence permit
• A Swiss or Brazilian national
• A citizen from an EU or European Economic Area country
• A citizen from a NATO member state
• A citizen from any country in The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

Latvia entry requirements: What to know

🔹 Safety and security contribution: The Latvia Electronic Travel Authorization helps collect information on visitors who’ve obtained the right to enter the country through means outside of Latvian immigration authorities’ control.

Generally, this would be travelers holding a Schengen visa from another Schengen Area country. The ETD supports the capabilities of Latvian authorities to monitor, identify, and prevent risks to state and public security.

🔹 Editable before arrival: If your travel plans change or you notice a typo, you can still edit your submitted eArrival Card online as long as it's more than 48 hours before your trip.

🔹No need to carry a printed copy: The ETD does not require printing – immigration officers access it electronically. Still, some travelers save a PDF or screenshot as a backup.

🔹 New trip, new form: A fresh form is required every time you enter Latvia.

“New forms and immigration regulations can be confusing,” says John B, an iVisa travel contributor, “...especially with every second government adding an ETA or declaration form. But with iVisa, the application process is simplified, bringing order to the travel chaos of our modern world.”

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💡 iVisa tip: When you land at Riga, head straight to immigration. Lines can get long and take a while to clear, so the sooner you get there, the less time you may spend waiting.

How to apply for the Latvia ETA

Applying with iVisa is fast and simple. Just follow these three steps:

1. Complete the online form: Fill out our simplified application form with your travel and personal details.

2. Review and pay: Double-check your information and pay. We offer a secure portal for payment and different options: debit/credit card, Venmo, Google Pay, PayPal.

3. Get your document: Once approved, we’ll send your completed Latvia ETD and issue number straight to your inbox.

✳️ You can also apply on-the-go with the iVisa app.

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