LatviaFaroe Islands: Visa-free

LatviaFaroe Islands

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for Faroe Islands?

Visa-free

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

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

Source: visitgreenland.com (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,819 km, straight line (~2h 38m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Faroe Islands136 of 243 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Latvia passport holders need a visa for Faroe Islands?

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

How far is Faroe Islands from Latvia?

About 1,819 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 38m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Faroe Islands?

Danish krone (DKK).

What is the emergency number in Faroe Islands?

112.

What time zone is Faroe Islands in?

Faroe (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Torshavn?

Vágar Airport (FAE), about 27 km away.

How many countries can enter Faroe Islands without a visa?

136 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Faroe Islands 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 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

Full source list on About.

About Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands, also known as the Faroes, are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and a rigsdel of the Kingdom of Denmark. Located between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides and Shetland isles of Scotland, the islands have a population of 54,870 as of November 2025 and a land area of 1,393 km2 (538 sq mi). The official language is Faroese, which is partially mutually intelligible with Icelandic. The terrain is rugged, dominated by fjords and cliffs with sparse vegetation and few trees. As a result of their proximity to the Arctic Circle, the islands experience perpetual civil twilight during summer nights and very short winter days; nevertheless, they experience a subpolar oceanic climate and mild temperatures year-round due to the Gulf Stream. The capital, Tórshavn, receives the fewest recorded hours of sunshine of any city in the world at only 840 per year.

CapitalTorshavn

RegionNorthern Europe

Population54.9K

Area1,393 km²

CurrencyDanish krone, Faroese króna (1 USD ≈ 6.64 DKK)

LanguagesDanish, Faroese

Calling code+298

Drives on theright

TimezoneFaroe (UTC+1)

Nearest airportVágar Airport (FAE), 27 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$74,175 (2024)

Climate in Torshavn

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

Monthly climate normals for Torshavn, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.9°C	2.3°C	116mm	68h
February	4°C	1.2°C	93mm	138h
March	4.4°C	1.2°C	97mm	197h
April	6.2°C	2.6°C	58mm	260h
May	7.3°C	3.9°C	47mm	331h
June	10°C	6.7°C	50mm	329h
July	10.3°C	7.4°C	98mm	313h
August	10.9°C	8°C	49mm	305h
September	9.7°C	6.8°C	107mm	207h
October	7.6°C	5.5°C	109mm	128h
November	7.1°C	4.2°C	103mm	61h
December	5.2°C	2.8°C	136mm	28h

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

The Faroe or Faeroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, with roughly 54,000 inhabitants (2022). Like Greenland, the Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Jólaaftanskvøld

December 25, 2026Jóladagur

December 26, 20262. Jóladagur

Full source list on About.