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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa for Latvia?

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Bangladesh citizens need a visa to enter Latvia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Bangladesh vs Latvia: passport comparison

Bangladesh

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #192 · mobility 65.3

Latvia

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #34 · mobility 167.1
14

countries both Bangladesh and Latvia can enter visa-free together

Bangladesh + Latvia: passport compatibility

31%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bangladesh and Latvia travel together — by entry type:

14 both visa-free
12 both visa on arrival
19 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
136 access differs

Where Bangladesh and Latvia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (14)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Bangladesh is visa-free (3)

Where to apply: Latvia has no mission in Bangladesh

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
India 1,222 km
Applications accepted in: New Delhi
2
China 1,898 km
Applications accepted in: Beijing
3
Uzbekistan 3,094 km
Applications accepted in: Tashkent

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Bangladesh → Latvia

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

54,1%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Bangladesh
+39,6 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+0.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 53.3%, now 54.1%
38,642applications filed
17,342visas issued
20,918refusals
#1strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Bangladesh — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

Where else Bangladesh goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Latvia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Bangladesh citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Bangladesh citizens need a visa to enter Latvia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Bangladesh or Latvia?
The Latvia passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Bangladesh #192, Latvia #34.
Where can Bangladesh and Latvia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 14 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Latvia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bangladesh and Latvia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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