Riga International Airport (RIX) — Transit Guide
Transit and entry requirements at Riga International Airport in Riga, Latvia
Quick Facts
Riga International Airport (RIX) is a Schengen Area airport in Riga, Latvia. Transiting here may require ETIAS or a transit visa depending on your nationality.
Airport RIX
City Riga
Country Latvia
Schengen Yes
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Airport Code RIX
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City Riga
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Country Latvia
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Schengen Yes
Transit at Riga International Airport
Riga International Airport (RIX) is located in Riga, Latvia. As a Schengen Area airport, transiting here may require ETIAS or a Schengen transit visa, depending on your nationality.
If you're connecting between two flights that both stay within the Schengen Area, no additional entry is required. If arriving from outside the Schengen Area, you'll pass through border control.
Transit Requirements at Riga International Airport by Nationality
- EU/EEA citizens Transit freely with passport or national ID. No visa, ETIAS, or other authorization needed.
- Visa-exempt nationals (US, UK, Canada, etc.) Can transit without a visa. ETIAS will be required from Q4 2026 (€20) — even for airside transit.
- Visa-required nationals May need a Schengen Airport Transit Visa (ATV) even for airside connections. Check with the embassy of Latvia.
Transit FAQs — Riga International Airport (RIX)
Do I need a visa to transit through Riga International Airport?
It depends on your nationality. EU citizens transit freely. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from Q4 2026. Some nationalities need a Schengen transit visa even for airside transit.
Is Riga International Airport a Schengen airport?
Yes. Riga International Airport is in Latvia, a Schengen Area member. Arriving from outside the Schengen Area means passing through border control.
Can I leave the airport during a layover?
If you have valid entry authorization (ETIAS, Schengen visa, or EU passport), you can leave the airport and visit Riga during your layover.
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