FinlandLatvia: Visa-free

FinlandLatvia

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

Visa-free

No. Finland 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 of2026-10-14

Distance361 km, straight line (~55m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Latvia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

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

How far is Latvia from Finland?

About 361 km in a straight line, roughly ~55m 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 Finland

Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki. Finland has a population of 5.7 million. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, the mother tongues of 83.5 percent and 5.0 percent of the population, respectively. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to boreal in the north. Its land is predominantly covered by boreal forest, with over 180,000 recorded lakes.

CapitalHelsinki

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.6M

Area338,424 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFinnish, Swedish

Calling code+358

Drives on theright

TimezoneHelsinki (UTC+3)

Nearest airportHelsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 18 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$56,149 (2025)

Tourist arrivals896K (2020)

Climate in Helsinki

Warmest June, coolest February, driest May, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Helsinki, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	3.6°C	0.2°C	61mm	64h
February	2.8°C	-1.5°C	93mm	111h
March	3.9°C	-1.3°C	71mm	210h
April	7.6°C	0.3°C	48mm	310h
May	12.3°C	4.5°C	45mm	402h
June	20.1°C	13°C	91mm	447h
July	18.6°C	12.8°C	130mm	406h
August	19.9°C	12.8°C	66mm	351h
September	15.8°C	10.8°C	78mm	251h
October	10.8°C	6.8°C	98mm	180h
November	6.6°C	3.1°C	99mm	72h
December	2.4°C	0°C	68mm	14h

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

Aalto Works
High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago
Old Rauma
Petäjävesi Old Church
Sammallahdenmäki
Struve Geodetic Arc
Suomenlinna
Verla

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Pyhäinpäivä

December 6, 2026Itsenäisyyspäivä

December 24, 2026Jouluaatto

Full source list on About.

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	4.9°C	1.6°C	30mm	80h
February	4.9°C	-0.1°C	50mm	139h
March	7°C	-0.5°C	46mm	239h
April	9.8°C	2.2°C	25mm	320h
May	13.8°C	5.4°C	42mm	390h
June	23.4°C	13.8°C	113mm	380h
July	20.6°C	12.5°C	105mm	420h
August	21.8°C	13°C	64mm	339h
September	19°C	11.9°C	70mm	278h
October	12.9°C	7.7°C	85mm	178h
November	7.7°C	3.8°C	41mm	89h
December	2°C	-0.9°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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