Croatian visa for Latvian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Latvian passport holders visiting Croatia for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Latvian citizens to enter Croatia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Croatia e-visa for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Croatia visa on arrival for Latvian citizens | Not Available | |
Croatia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Latvian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Croatia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Croatia.
If you are looking for Croatia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Latvia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Croatia nearest your place of residence.
- Vilnius: The Embassy of in Vilnius, ~ 247.85 kilometers (154.01 mi) away from Riga, Latvia. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 14 minutes).
- Tallinn: The Consulate of in Tallinn, ~ 284.65 kilometers (176.87 mi) away from Riga, Latvia. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 44 minutes).
Croatia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Croatia diplomatic mission offices to Latvia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Latvia traveling to Croatia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Latvia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6,932 | N/A |
| 2009 | 6,955 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 7,289 | 4.80% |
| 2011 | 7,942 | 8.96% |
| 2012 | 8,295 | 4.44% |
| 2013 | 8,758 | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 9,298 | 6.17% |
| 2015 | 10,146 | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 11,047 | 8.88% |
| 2017 | 12,474 | 12.92% |
| 2018 | 13,316 | 6.75% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Croatia & Latvia comparison
Croatia's area is approximately 55,960 km2 (21,606 sq mi), while the area of Latvia is approximately 62,200 km2 (24,015 sq mi). This means Latvia is 11.15% larger than Croatia.
As of April 2024, Croatia's population is ~4.0 million people - 2,200,384 more people than the population of Latvia.
We have highlighted Croatia & Latvia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Croatia | Latvia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 4,005,098 | 1,804,714 | 2.2 million more people live in Croatia than Latvia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 160 | 47 | Croatia has 113 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Latvia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 130 | 137 | Croatia passport holders visit 7 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 107 | 58 | Croatian hosts 49 more foreign missions than Latvia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Latvia travel to Croatia in one year?
The number of visitors from Latvia visiting Croatia in 2018 was approximately 13,316.
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