Latvia
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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TheBefore Foreign,you Commonwealthtravel, &check Developmentthe Office‘Entry (FCDO)requirements’ providessection for Latvia’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice aboutfor risksthe oflatest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to helppass Britishthrough nationalsanother makecountry informedto decisions.return Findto outthe UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
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NoThere travelare canrules beabout guaranteedtaking safe.food Readand alldrink into the adviceEU. See inTaking thisfood guideand asdrink wellinto asthe supportEU for Britishfurther nationalsinformation. abroadThere whichare includes:
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FollowIf andyou contactare FCDOliving travelin onor Twitter,moving Facebookto andLatvia, Instagramread the Living in Latvia guide. Youin canaddition alsoto signthis uptravel advice.
You are required to gethave emailhealth notificationsinsurance when thisyou adviceenter isLatvia. updated.
TravelSee Health insurance
IfTerrorist youattacks choosein toLatvia travel,can’t researchbe yourruled destinationsout. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and getyou appropriateneed travelemergency insurance.help Insurancefrom shouldthe coverUK yourgovernment, itinerary,contact plannedthe activitiesnearest andBritish expensesembassy, inconsulate anor emergency.high commission.
Update history
2024-09-05 13:19
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-19 11:37
Addition of information on restrictions on Belarusian vehicles from entering Latvia (Entry Requirements page)
2024-06-21 13:49
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy. Added information about the legalisation of same-sex unions (see ‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-05-08 16:07
New information on the Belarus-Latvia border (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2024-03-08 15:09
Information on entry to Latvia for British-Russian dual nationals and driving in Latvia (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2024-01-22 16:19
Information on entry to Latvia for British-Russian dual nationals (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-11-16 15:46
Information about political demonstrations and vehicle crime (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-10-30 16:21
Information about restrictions on vehicles with Russian licence plates (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-09-06 15:40
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:51
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-01-20 12:55
Change of information on terrorism (‘Terrorism’ page)
2022-10-14 18:36
Updated information on entry requirements for some dual nationals (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-07-05 10:22
Updated information on the lifting of the requirement to wear face masks on public transport (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-05-12 15:26
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-10 09:48
Removal of reference to possible demonstrations in Riga on 9 May
2022-05-06 17:22
Addition of information on possible demonstrations in Riga on 9 May (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)
2022-03-31 12:23
Update to information on the use of face masks (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information following changes to entry rules (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-03-11 17:24
Updated information regarding entry requirements (Entry requirements)
2022-03-07 10:31
Updated advice on travel from Russia and Belarus (‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-03-05 14:21
Updated information on travelling to Latvia from Russia (see ‘Safety and security’) and information on bringing your pet into the EU (see ‘Summary’).
2022-02-28 17:34
Updated information on restrictions for public places and services and entry requirements (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-02-21 11:01
Update to information following the removal of the requirement to self-isolate after arrival in Latvia (‘Entry requirements’ page)