Latvia
Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guideguide. andYou anymay specificalso travelfind adviceit thathelpful applies to you:to:
- see general advice for women travellers
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- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help Britishyou nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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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)