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Latvia Introduces Mandatory ETA for Non-EU Travelers in 2025

9/1/2025

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From September 1, 2025, Latvia will mandate an online Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for specific third-country nationals.
Applications must be submitted at least 48 hours before arrival, with fines up to €2,000 for non-compliance.
Exemptions apply to citizens from the EU, EEA, NATO, OECD, Switzerland, and Brazil.
The ETA is designed to improve border security and entry efficiency, akin to the forthcoming ETIAS for the Schengen Area.

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Story summary

From September 1, 2025, Latvia will mandate an online Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for specific third-country nationals.
Applications must be submitted at least 48 hours before arrival, with fines up to €2,000 for non-compliance.
Exemptions apply to citizens from the EU, EEA, NATO, OECD, Switzerland, and Brazil.
The ETA is designed to improve border security and entry efficiency, akin to the forthcoming ETIAS for the Schengen Area.