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Passport & Visa regulations

• Essential travel documents

  All passengers must carry a valid travel document throughout the entire trip. For travelers from outside the EU, only a passport is accepted. Passengers within the EU can travel using a passport or an official ID card with a photo. Depending on the destination, a visa may also be required. It is the passenger’s responsibility to ensure the validity and accuracy of all their documents.

  • Children of any age must have their own passport or ID card, even if they are mentioned in a parent’s passport.
  • Driving licenses are not accepted as travel documents for crossing borders.
  • Tallink will not refund tickets if the trip is cancelled due to missing or invalid travel documents. Any costs arising from this are the responsibility of the passenger.
• Visa requirements

  Passengers are responsible for checking if they need a visa for their destination and for applying for it in advance. If passengers are turned away at the border due to visa issues, they are responsible for any associated expenses.

  For more information on passport and visa requirements, please consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in each country:

  • Finland
  • Estonia
  • Latvia
  • Sweden
  • Schengen Visa Information
• Stateless persons

  Stateless individuals with an Estonian-issued passport (the so-called “gray passport”) and a valid Estonian residence permit may travel without a visa for up to 90 days. Please note:

  • Stateless persons must carry both their passport and residence permit.
  • The ID card for foreign nationals or stateless persons is not valid as a travel document.
  • A valid residence permit must accompany the stateless passport to ensure return rights to the issuing country.
• Traveling with children

  All passengers, including children, must have a valid travel document (passport or ID card) to cross borders. For EU citizens traveling within the EU, an ID card suffices. Birth certificates and extracts from population registers are not valid as travel documents.

  If a child is traveling with only one parent or a parent who has a different surname from the child, a written consent from the other parent is required, and it is recommended to have a population registry extract in English, which should include details of both parents who have custody rights. This registry extract can be obtained from the local municipality.

  An adult traveling with a child who is not the child’s legal guardian must carry a joint written consent from both parents.

• Nordic country citizens

  Citizens of Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland) enjoy freedom of movement across Nordic borders and can travel without a passport or ID card. However, they must be able to prove their identity if requested, using valid identification (e.g., a driver’s license or other official ID).