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Latvia passport to Australia

Latvia passport holders don't need a visa for Australia, but must get an electronic travel authorization (eTA) before departure; stays of up to 90 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • Australia lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Latvia is one of them.
  • Latvia passports get “eTA” at 11 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: Australia passports also enter Latvia without a prior visa.

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Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
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Flight corridor

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LatviaLatviaAustraliaAustralia
Typical duration
21.2 hours
From
RIX · LPX
To
SYD · MEL · BNE

Usual hubs

  • United StatesUnited States · 30.2 hours
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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Latvia

Country profile

Capital

Riga

Population

1.8 million

Area

64,589 km²

Currency

Euro EUR

Languages

Latvian

Time zone

UTC+02:00

Foreign-born

220,471 · 2024

Migrant share

11.8%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • Latvian62.7%
  • Russian24.5%
  • Belarusian3.1%
  • unspecified2.6%
  • Ukrainian2.2%
  • Polish2%
  • Other2.9%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Australia

Country profile

Capital

Canberra

Population

27.4 million

Area

7,686,850 km²

Currency

Australian dollar AUD

Languages

English

Time zone

UTC+08:00–UTC+11:00

Foreign-born

8.1 million · 2024

Migrant share

30.4%

Ethnic groups · 2021

  • English33%
  • Australian29.9%
  • Irish9.5%
  • Scottish8.6%
  • Chinese5.5%
  • unspecified4.7%
  • Other16.1%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type I

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Left

Emergency

Police 000 · Ambulance 000

Dialing code

+61

Airports

SYD · MEL · BNE · PER

Highlights

  • Sydney Opera House
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Uluru
  • Great Ocean Road
  • Tasmanian Wilderness

Latvia · eTA

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FAQ

Does a Latvia passport need a visa for Australia?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “eTA”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

Australia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Australia mission.

What about a Australia passport entering Latvia?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

How do you apply for Australia as a visitor?

Visitor 600 / ETA / eVisitor：Usually 3, 6 or 12 months。Apply for the matching visitor product in ImmiAccount. No work.

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