Finland Visa RequirementsFor Latvia passport holders
Latvian citizens travel to Finland visa-free with no stay limit as EU and Schengen members.
Great news! Latvia passport holders can enter Finland without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Latvian passport or ID card accepted.
Finland is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Latvia to Finland: What You Need to Know
Both Latvia and Finland are EU and Schengen members. Latvian citizens travel freely with no visa and no stay limits.
Latvian diaspora in Finland: Finland has a small but established Latvian community. Latvia-Finland connections are also strong in trade and the tech sectors.
How to Get There
Direct flights from Riga (RIX) to Helsinki (HEL) with Finnair, airBaltic, and others. Flight time approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Money & Banking
Finland uses the euro (EUR). Highly cashless. Cards accepted everywhere.
Practical Tips
Helsinki is connected to the Baltic states by ferry. Suomenlinna sea fortress (UNESCO), the Design District, the Cathedral, and the Market Square are highlights. Lapland (Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village) is magical in winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa to visit Finland?
No. Both Latvia and Finland are EU and Schengen members. Latvian citizens travel visa-free with no stay limit.
Is there a direct ferry from Riga to Helsinki?
There is no direct Riga to Helsinki ferry. The closest ferry option is from Tallinn to Helsinki (Tallink Silja). Otherwise, fly from Riga (RIX) to Helsinki (HEL) with Finnair or airBaltic in approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
What is Finnish sauna culture?
The Finnish sauna (sauna with a soft "S" in Finnish) is a UNESCO-listed cultural heritage. There are approximately 3 million saunas in Finland (one per two Finns). It is a social, meditative, and cleansing ritual, typically followed by a cold swim or snow roll. Visiting a public sauna in Helsinki (Loyly, Allas Sea Pool) is a highlight.
Can Latvian citizens work in Finland?
Yes. Under EU freedom of movement, Latvian citizens have the right to live and work in Finland without a work permit.
How do I get from Riga to Helsinki?
Direct flights from Riga (RIX) to Helsinki (HEL) with Finnair and airBaltic. Flight time approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
What makes Lapland in Finland special?
Finnish Lapland (Rovaniemi is the gateway) offers the Santa Claus experience, reindeer safaris, aurora borealis (Northern Lights) from September to March, husky sledding, and near-24-hour daylight in summer. Rovaniemi is officially designated the hometown of Santa Claus.