Latvia
Warnings and insurance
Update history
2025-05-08 16:54
New information about British-Russian dual nationals and restrictions on vehicles (See ‘Restrictions on vehicles’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-03-17 14:24
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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)
Warnings and insurance
Update history
2025-05-08 16:54
New information about British-Russian dual nationals and restrictions on vehicles (See ‘Restrictions on vehicles’ on the ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-03-17 14:24
Update to information on expected rollout of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) (‘Entry requirements’ page).
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)