A visa is a sticker of a certain design affixed in a travel document, but by itself, it does not provide the right of entrance into the Republic of Latvia or any of Schengen Member States. A Schengen visa issued in Latvia is also possible to travel to other member states of the Schengen Agreement.
List of countries citizens of which may enter the Republic of Latvia without a visa. If the purpose of entry of the foreigner is employment, a visa or residence permit is required with the right to employment.
Citizens of other countries need a visa to enter Latvia or cross the territory of Latvia. An airport transit visa is required for nationals of the countries on this list and for holders of travel documents issued by these countries.
Foreigners who enter the Republic of Latvia with or without visa are not allowed to exercise economic activities in an employed capacity. Foreigners can be employed only in cases that are stated in normative acts and if they have received a visa for employment and work permit.
Right to employment is confirmed by a relevant entry in the visa issued to the foreigner.
An airport transit visa is necessary for citizens (nationals) of certain countries if they possess a travel document issued by their respective countries.
An individual visa shall be issued for every person.