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Do Zimbabwe citizens need a visa for Latvia?

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

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Zimbabwe vs Latvia: passport comparison

Zimbabwe

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #147 · mobility 81.8

Latvia

118

visa-free countries

Global rank: #34 · mobility 167.1
24

countries both Zimbabwe and Latvia can enter visa-free together

Zimbabwe + Latvia: passport compatibility

36%

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

Where Zimbabwe and Latvia travel together — by entry type:

24 both visa-free
12 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
16 both need a visa
127 access differs

Where Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

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
Egypt 5,100 km
Applications accepted in: Cairo
2
United Arab Emirates 5,427 km
Applications accepted in: Abu Dhabi
3
Israel 5,600 km
Applications accepted in: Tel Aviv

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: Zimbabwe → 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.

15,1%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Zimbabwe
+0,6 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-0.8 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 15.9%, now 15.1%
9,657applications filed
8,042visas issued
1,461refusals
#64strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Zimbabwe — 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

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

3rule changes for the Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe citizens need a visa for Latvia?
Zimbabwe citizens need a visa to enter Latvia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Zimbabwe or Latvia?
The Latvia passport is stronger: 118 visa-free countries versus 37. Global rank: Zimbabwe #147, Latvia #34.
Where can Zimbabwe and Latvia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 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 Zimbabwe and Latvia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Zimbabwe passport ranking

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

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