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Do Maldives citizens need a visa for Latvia?

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

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Maldives vs Latvia: passport comparison

Maldives

54

visa-free countries

Global rank: #101 · mobility 104.8

Latvia

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #34 · mobility 167.1
41

countries both Maldives and Latvia can enter visa-free together

Maldives + Latvia: passport compatibility

47%

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

Where Maldives and Latvia travel together — by entry type:

41 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
104 access differs

Where Maldives 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.

Where to apply: Latvia has no mission in Maldives

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 2,031 km
Applications accepted in: New Delhi
2
United Arab Emirates 3,065 km
Applications accepted in: Abu Dhabi
3
Uzbekistan 4,332 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.

How the entry rule changed: Maldives → 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 Maldives → Latvia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Maldives 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 Maldives 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 Maldives citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Maldives citizens need a visa to enter Latvia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Maldives or Latvia?
The Latvia passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 54. Global rank: Maldives #101, Latvia #34.
Where can Maldives and Latvia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 41 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 Maldives and Latvia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Maldives passport ranking

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

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