Travel Authorisation Latvia

Description

Swiss citizens can travel freely to Latvia without a visa under the Schengen Agreement. Both Switzerland and Latvia are members of the Schengen Area, which allows Swiss travelers to stay for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen Zone. This applies to tourism, business trips, and family visits. For longer stays, Swiss nationals must register with local authorities and apply for residence. Our Travel Authorisation Latvia service ensures travelers understand Schengen entry rules, stay limits, and compliance requirements.

Entry process and timing:
Swiss citizens may enter Latvia using either a Swiss passport or national identity card. When arriving from another Schengen country, systematic border checks are not applied, though airlines, bus companies, or ferry operators may still require valid documents before boarding. For entries from non-Schengen countries, standard immigration checks are carried out. Travelers may be asked to show accommodation details, return tickets, or proof of sufficient funds.

Entry requirements for Swiss citizens include:

• A valid Swiss passport or national ID card (valid for the entire stay)

• Proof of onward or return travel if requested

• Evidence of accommodation (hotel booking or host confirmation)

• Proof of sufficient funds to support the stay

Health and insurance requirements:

• No mandatory vaccinations for travelers arriving directly from Switzerland

• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a risk country

• COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, but travelers should monitor for updates in case of new outbreaks

• Comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, hospitalization, and repatriation is strongly advised, as medical care for non-residents can be costly without coverage

Customs and border rules:

• Currency above €10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared when entering or leaving the EU

• Duty-free allowances apply when arriving from outside the EU; within Schengen, personal items move freely

• Restrictions apply to firearms, cultural artifacts, and agricultural products without permits

Stay limits and extensions:
Swiss citizens may stay in Latvia, and across the Schengen Area, for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period without a visa. For longer stays, such as work or study, Swiss nationals must apply for a residence permit and register with the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs in Riga. Overstaying Schengen rules can result in fines, entry bans, or future visa issues.

Latvia offers Swiss visitors a combination of medieval architecture in Riga, sandy Baltic beaches, and unspoiled forests and lakes. With our Travel Authorisation Latvia service, Swiss travelers receive clear guidance on Schengen rules, entry documentation, and longer-stay procedures.