Sweden Visa RequirementsFor Latvia passport holders
Latvian citizens travel to Sweden visa-free with no stay limit as EU and Schengen members.
Great news! Latvia passport holders can enter Sweden without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. Latvian passport or ID card accepted.
Sweden 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 Sweden: What You Need to Know
Both Latvia and Sweden are EU and Schengen members. Latvian citizens travel freely.
Latvian diaspora in Sweden: Sweden hosts a significant Latvian community, including Latvian refugees who fled the Soviet occupation in 1944-1945 and their descendants, as well as post-2004 economic migrants. The Latvian Cultural Center in Stockholm is one of the most active Baltic cultural institutions in Scandinavia.
How to Get There
Direct flights from Riga (RIX) to Stockholm (ARN or NYO) with airBaltic, SAS, and Ryanair. Flight time approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Ferry also available.
Money & Banking
Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). Highly cashless. Expensive by Baltic standards.
Practical Tips
Stockholm (Gamla Stan, Djurgarden, the Vasa Museum), Gothenburg, Malmo, and Swedish Lapland are outstanding destinations. Sweden is also easily accessible by ferry from Riga.
Riga-Stockholm ferry: Stena Line and DFDS operate ferry services, a popular and scenic route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa to visit Sweden?
No. Both Latvia and Sweden are EU and Schengen members. Latvian citizens travel visa-free with no stay limit.
Is there a direct ferry from Riga to Sweden?
Yes. Stena Line operates ferry services between Riga (or Ventspils) and Swedish ports (Nynashamn near Stockholm). DFDS and Tallink also operate Baltic Sea routes connecting Latvia to Sweden. This is a popular and scenic way to travel.
Is there a large Latvian community in Sweden?
Yes. Sweden hosts a significant Latvian diaspora, including post-WWII refugees and their descendants (who fled the Soviet occupation in 1944) and post-2004 economic migrants. The Latvian Cultural Center in Stockholm is one of the most active Baltic cultural institutions in Scandinavia.
How do I get from Riga to Stockholm by air?
Direct flights from Riga (RIX) to Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) with airBaltic and SAS. Flight time approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
What is ABBA and the ABBA Museum?
ABBA is Sweden's most globally successful music act, popular worldwide since the 1970s. The ABBA Museum in Stockholm is a major attraction offering an immersive experience of the band's history and music. Surprisingly relevant to Latvian travelers given ABBA's enormous popularity throughout the Soviet Baltic states.
Does Sweden use the euro?
No. Sweden uses the Swedish Krona (SEK). Highly cashless. Expensive by Baltic standards.