Latvia visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Latvian Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritius citizens intending to visit Latvia for a duration of 90 days are not required to obtain a visa.
  • Passports of citizens must be six months beyond the period of stay in Latvia.
  • Certificate of vaccination against diseases is not necessary for Mauritius citizens visiting Latvia.
  • Visitors are required to provide at least one blank page for entry stamps.
  • Currencies beyond the equivalent of 10,000 Euros are not allowed from entry and exit.
  • Travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • The estimated flight time from Port Louis, Mauritius to Latvia is 11 hours, 46 minutes.
  • Latvia adopts Eastern European Summer Time zone (GMT+3) this means that Mauritius is 1 hour ahead of Latvia.
  • Guns are permitted at entry provided the traveller has import permission from the Latvian Police department.
  • Works of art more than 50 years old require permission from Latvian authorities at entry and departure.
  • Pet animals must be accompanied by a health certificate and veterinarian documents.
  • Latvia has a temperate climate that has been described in various sources as either humid continental or oceanic.
  • Winter starts in Latvia starts from mid-December and lasts until mid-March with an average temperature of −6 °C. Summer, on the other hand, starts in June and lasts until August with warm and sunny days and cool evenings and nights.
  • Most of the country is composed of fertile lowland plains and moderate hills. 
  • The typical Latvian landscape consists of a mosaic of vast forests alternates with fields, farmsteads, and pastures.
  • Latvia has hundreds of kilometres of undeveloped seashore lined by pine forests, dunes, and continuous white sand beaches.
  • Latvia's national parks are Guaja Nation in Vidzeme, Kemeri National Park in Zemgale, Slitere National Park in Kurzeme and Razna National Park in Latgale.
  • Approximately 30,000 species of flora and fauna have been registered in Latvia. Common species of wildlife in Latvia include deer, wild boar, moose, lynx, bear, fox, beaver and wolves.
  • The largest religion in Latvia is Christianity followed by Judaism and Islam. There are more than 600 Latvian neopagans called the Deivturi whose religion is based on Latvian mythology.
  • Latvian cuisine is made up of recipes such as potatoes, wheat, barley, cabbage, onions, eggs, and pork.
  • Ice hockey is usually considered the most popular sport in Latvia. Other popular sports include football, floorball, tennis, volleyball, cycling, bobsleigh and skeleton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latvia safe for tourist travel?

Latvia is generally a safe place for tourists to visit. The crime rates are relatively low, and even pickpockets are not that common. However, it is advised that you remain vigilant at all times, especially on the streets.

Is it safe to drink tap water in Latvia?

It is perfectly safe to drink tap water in Latvia, although, it is not very tasty in all places. However, tourists can buy bottled water at stores all over the country.

Do i need a visa to travel to Latvia?

The visa policy of Latvia provides that citizens of Mauritius can visit the country for a duration of 90 days without a visa.

Is Latvia part of Russia?

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania had been part of the Russian Empire since the end of the 18th century, but after the Russian Revolution of 1917, they became independent states.