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Latvia

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Latvia travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for  information
Embassy of Latvia in London (mfa.gov.lv)Latvian Embassy in UK
Apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Global Health Insurance Card
Entry requirements - Latvia travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Latvia (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH EMBASSY IN LATVIA

British Embassy Riga

5, K. Alunana iela

Riga

LV1010

Latvia

 

Telephone: +371 6777 4700

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-riga

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance112
Fire112
Police112

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityRiga
LanguageLatvian
CurrencyEuro
Phone Code+371
Internet Code.lv
Time ZoneUTC+2 (2 hours ahead of UK)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType C, Type F
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
ReligionLutheran 20%, Orthodox 15%, unspecified 64%, other, including other Christian, 1%
Significant DatesNovember 18 – Independence Day