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Do French passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

Covers 11 passports and 80 destinations. Rules older than 30 days are flagged for re-check.

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No visa. French passport holders can visit Latvia for less than 3 months.

For a stay of less than 3 months, French travelers need a national identity card or passport valid for the duration of their stay. The page does not state a purpose limitation for this short stay.

Source: France Diplomatie. Checked Oct 19, 2026See the source

Maximum stay: Less than 3 months; For French travelers
Passport validity: Valid for the stay; A national identity card is also accepted

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