EstoniaLatvia: Visa-free

EstoniaLatvia

Do Estonia passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

Visa-free

No. Estonia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Latvia for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance280 km, straight line (~50m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Latvia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Latvia passport holders visiting Estonia: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Estonia passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

No. Estonia passport holders do not need a visa to visit Latvia for tourism.

How far is Latvia from Estonia?

About 280 km in a straight line, roughly ~50m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Latvia?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Latvia?

110 / 112 / 113.

What time zone is Latvia in?

Riga (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Riga?

Riga International Airport (RIX), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Latvia without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Latvia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Estonia

Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital city of Tallinn, along with the city of Tartu, are the country's two largest urban areas. The Estonian language, of the Finnic family, is the official language and the first language of the majority of nearly 1.4 million people. Estonia is one of the least populous member states of the European Union.

CapitalTallinn

RegionNorthern Europe

Population1.4M

Area45,227 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesEstonian

Calling code+372

Drives on theright

TimezoneTallinn (UTC+3)

Nearest airportLennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 5 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,418 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.7M (2020)

Climate in Tallinn

Warmest June, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Tallinn, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.3°C	0.7°C	53mm	71h
February	3.2°C	-0.9°C	98mm	128h
March	4.8°C	-1.2°C	45mm	222h
April	7.7°C	1°C	49mm	330h
May	12.8°C	4.3°C	60mm	401h
June	20.8°C	12°C	75mm	420h
July	19.5°C	12.2°C	138mm	421h
August	20.4°C	13.1°C	67mm	356h
September	17.1°C	11°C	56mm	247h
October	11.6°C	7°C	63mm	180h
November	6.8°C	3.3°C	70mm	92h
December	1.6°C	-1.6°C	38mm	31h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Struve Geodetic Arc
Tallinn Old Town

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026jõululaupäev

December 25, 2026esimene jõulupüha

December 26, 2026teine jõulupüha

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About Latvia

Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of 64,573 km2 (24,932 sq mi), with a population of 1.83 million. The country has a temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and largest city is Riga. Latvians, who are the titular nation and comprise 65.5% of the country's population, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of the Balts and speak Latvian. Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population; 37.7% of the population speak Russian as their native tongue.

CapitalRiga

RegionNorthern Europe

Population1.8M

Area64,559 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLatvian

Calling code+371

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiga (UTC+3)

Nearest airportRiga International Airport (RIX), 9 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$26,312 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.2M (2020)

Climate in Riga

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Riga, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5°C	1.5°C	30mm	80h
February	5°C	-0.2°C	50mm	139h
March	7°C	-0.6°C	46mm	239h
April	9.8°C	2°C	25mm	320h
May	13.8°C	5.3°C	42mm	390h
June	23.4°C	13.8°C	113mm	380h
July	20.6°C	12.3°C	105mm	420h
August	21.8°C	12.8°C	64mm	339h
September	19°C	11.8°C	70mm	278h
October	12.9°C	7.6°C	85mm	178h
November	7.7°C	3.7°C	41mm	89h
December	2°C	-1°C	31mm	40h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Latvia is one of the three Baltic states in Europe. The biggest travel destination in the country is the capital Riga, whose Old Town is a World Heritage Site. There are many other great places to see, both urban and rural. Latvia's unspoilt sea coast is a 500-km-long unique biome, mainly consisting of empty beaches, white soft sand, and dunes covered with pine trees. Forests cover approximately half of Latvia's territory and are home to many nature trails, nature parks and wildlife preserves. The city of Liepāja with its magnificent beach and the unique formerly secret military neighbourhood of Karosta, Kuldīga, recognised in 2023 as a UNESCO world heritage site, with Europe's widest waterfall, and Cēsis with its medieval castle ruins are just some of the various sights.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Old town of Kuldīga
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vecrīga

Upcoming public holidays

November 18, 2026Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena

December 24, 2026Ziemassvētku vakars

December 25, 2026Pirmie Ziemassvētki

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