土耳其(Türkiye) 前往 拉脱维亚(Latvia) 签证要求

Yes, a Turkish ordinary passport holder needs a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa to visit Latvia for tourism. Turkey is on the Schengen visa-required (Annex I) list, so you must apply at a VFS Global Latvia visa application centre in Turkey before you travel. ETIAS does not apply to Turkish nationals because it is only for visa-exempt travelers. Latvia is a member of the Schengen Area, and Turkey appears on Annex I of the EU visa regulation, meaning ordinary Turkish passport holders are subject to a visa obligation. For a short tourist visit, you must obtain a Schengen Type C (short-stay) visa in advance. Applications for Latvia are processed through VFS Global visa application centres in Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and others) on behalf of the Latvian Embassy. The standard adult visa fee is EUR 90, plus a VFS Global service fee of around EUR 25.50, with optional courier and add-on services. You must book an appointment, submit biometrics (fingerprints and photo, unless on file from the prior 59 months), and provide a full supporting document set including travel insurance, proof of accommodation, return travel, and sufficient funds. Applications may be lodged up to 6 months before travel and must be submitted at least 15 calendar days before the intended trip; the standard decision period is 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days in individual cases. A Type C visa permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area. Note that the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) launched in April 2026 and ETIAS is expected in Q4 2026; ETIAS is for visa-exempt nationals only and therefore does not apply to Turkish citizens, who continue to need a Schengen visa.