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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Latvia citizens need a visa for DR Congo?

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Latvia citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter DR Congo — applied for online before departure.

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Latvia vs DR Congo: passport comparison

Latvia

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #34 · mobility 167.1

DR Congo

17

visa-free countries

Global rank: #187 · mobility 67.5
10

countries both Latvia and DR Congo can enter visa-free together

Latvia + DR Congo: passport compatibility

29%

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

Where Latvia and DR Congo travel together — by entry type:

10 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
16 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
140 access differs

Where Latvia and DR Congo 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 (10)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12

Only DR Congo is visa-free (7)

How the entry rule changed: Latvia → DR Congo

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Latvia → DR Congo rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Latvia passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Latvia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for DR Congo

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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Latvia citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Latvia citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter DR Congo — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Latvia or DR Congo?
The Latvia passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 17. Global rank: Latvia #34, DR Congo #187.
Where can Latvia and DR Congo citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 10 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for DR Congo?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Latvia and DR Congo?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Latvia passport ranking

Where else the Latvia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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