Sweden for citizens of Latvia

🔑 How to enter to Sweden from Latvia

To enter Sweden, Latvian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Sweden, check whether your Latvian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Sweden and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Latvian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Latvian passport.

✅ Requirements for Latvian citizens to visit Sweden with tourist visa

• Latvian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Sweden. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Latvian citizens on the territory of Sweden is carried out on a commercial basis.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Latvia require a visa to visit the Sweden?

   Latvian citizens do not need a visa to visit the Sweden.

2. What happens if a Latvian passport holder stays in Sweden longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Sweden is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Sweden is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Latvia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Sweden without a visa?

   Swedish immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Latvian citizens to enter Sweden without a visa?

   Latvian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Sweden.

5. Can Latvian work or study during the visa-free stay in Sweden?

   The Sweden visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Sweden Latvian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.