🇱🇻 Is Latvia safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Latvia: 33 diplomatic missions from 32 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Latvia
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- No specific travel restrictions; EU and EEA citizens enter with passport or national ID for as long as it is valid, no visa
- Minors accompanied by a parent or guardian need proof of parentage; if alone or with others they need parental authorisation
- Since 1 Sep 2025 non-EU nationals without a Latvian visa or residence permit file an electronic travel declaration; Spaniards are exempt
Risk areas and situations
- Terrorism alert level is low, although no country is completely safe
Health
- No vaccines are required; consult an international vaccination centre before leaving
Emergency numbers in Latvia
Embassies and consulates in Latvia
33 diplomatic missions from 32 countries, across 1 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | 2 | Riga |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Riga |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Riga |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | Riga |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Riga |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Riga |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Riga |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | 1 | Riga |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 1 | Riga |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Riga |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | 1 | Riga |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Riga |
…and 20 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Latvia is Latvian. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Latvian, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Latvia safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Latvia is 1/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Latvia?
The general emergency number in Latvia is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Latvia?
Telcomia tracks 33 diplomatic missions from 32 countries in Latvia, across 1 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.