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Latvia information
ℹ️ General Information about Latvia
About Latvia
Latvia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Latvian
Latvia uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Latvia. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Latvia is on average 16.7 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Latvia is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
You can buy a SIM card for about €7.95, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Bite, LMT or Tele2. Latvia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Latvia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Latvia, dial +, then 371 (the country code for Latvia), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Latvia, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 6 .
In Latvia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas, 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways, 90 km/h (55 mph) on motorways and 90 km/h (55 mph) on expressways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
Road assistance is available at 1888 (LAMB), +371 28268007 (Baltic Auto) or 20007086 (Autoevakuators247). For general news on Latvia's traffic use Latvia.lv. Most popular petrol stations in Latvia are Circle K, Neste Oil, Latvijas Nafta, Astarte Nafta, Astarte-Nafta, Neste, Statoil and Orlen. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called bezsvina or Bezsvina (95/98). Petrol costs about €1.07 per liter.Diesel option is called Dizelis.
🕑 What time is it in Latvia?
04:56:04
🛂 Do I need visa for Latvia?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Latvia
🌤️ How is the weather in Latvia?
Temperatures in Latvia (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Latvia
📁 What regulations are in Latvia?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
See Prohibited to Import list.
There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.
Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.
Substances that may be used in the manufacture of drugs or psychotropic substances require a permit for export.
Cultural objects, including art and antiques, require a licence for export, or a statement from the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:250g of smoking tobacco; or
Tobacco:A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Alcohol:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Currency:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:Medicinal products for personal use, subject to certain restrictions.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €430 when travelling by air or sea.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €300 when travelling by land.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to €285 for travellers under 15 years of age.
Goods to be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
Wild animal fur originating in a country where trapping methods do not meet internationally agreed humane trapping standards.
Firearms, with the exception of firearms intended for hunting.
Animals are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport. For further information, please visit theFood and Veterinary Service.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit the Nature Conservation Agency.
Iron and steel products require a permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Plants and their derivative products require a phytosanitary certificate.
2kg of products of animal origin such as milk powder, baby food, honey, eggs, and food for medical purposes can be brought in personal baggage as long as they are still packaged.
Fish and fishery products may be brought along up to 20kg per person from both EU and non-EU countries.
Milk and dairy products may only be imported from EU countries and the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Iceland.
Up to 10kg of food without meat products may be imported for personal use.
Products made from seal, such as skin or blubber, may only be imported for personal use, and may not be intended for commercial purposes.
Ozone depleting substances may only be imported with a relevant licence.
Cultural objects, including art and antiques, must be declared.
Substances that may be used in the manufacture of drugs or psychotropic substances require a permit for import.
Certain firearms for hunting may be imported with permission from the State Police.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Latvia, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Latvia, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites.
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is often reported in Europe between April and November. For further information, please visit the CDCTick-borne Encephalitis Advice.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a risk in Latvia. For further information, please visit the CDCTuberculosis Advice.