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Latvia Travel Guide

Riga Capital
EUR Currency
Latvian Language
+371 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Schengen Visa Required For Non-eu Travelers.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Passenger locator form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.

Safety & Security

Safety Rating High
Travel Advisory Exercise Normal Precautions
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Pickpocketing in crowded areas
  • Transportation overcharging

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 110
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Not Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Card Widely Accepted
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% For Good Service.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Rural Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drug Use.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsHistory of the ussr

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Sveiki
Svey-kee
Goodbye
Uz redzēšanos
Ooz reh-dzeh-sha-nos
Please
Lūdzu
Lood-zoo
Thank you
Paldies
Pahl-dyehs
Sorry
Atvainojiet
Aht-vai-noh-yeht
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Vai jūs runājat angliski?
Vai yoos roo-nah-yat ahng-lis-kee?
I don’t understand
Es nesaprotu
Es neh-sah-proh-too
Can you speak slowly, please?
Vai jūs varat runāt lēni, lūdzu?
Vai yoos vah-rat roo-naht lay-nee, lood-zoo?
Can you help me, please?
Vai jūs varat man palīdzēt, lūdzu?
Vai yoos vah-rat mahn pah-lee-dzeht, lood-zoo?
What does this mean?
Ko tas nozīmē?
Koh tahs noh-zee-meh?

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