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Do Lesotho citizens need a visa for Latvia?

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

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Lesotho vs Latvia: passport comparison

Lesotho

45

visa-free countries

Global rank: #122 · mobility 91.9

Latvia

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #34 · mobility 167.1
32

countries both Lesotho and Latvia can enter visa-free together

Lesotho + Latvia: passport compatibility

40%

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

Where Lesotho and Latvia travel together — by entry type:

32 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
118 access differs

Where Lesotho 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.

How the entry rule changed: Lesotho → Latvia

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

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

2rule changes for the Lesotho passport, 2 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 Lesotho 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 Lesotho citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Lesotho citizens need a visa to enter Latvia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Lesotho or Latvia?
The Latvia passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 45. Global rank: Lesotho #122, Latvia #34.
Where can Lesotho and Latvia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 32 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 Lesotho and Latvia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Lesotho passport ranking

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

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