Important Information About Latvia
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Capital
Riga Time zone Latvia is on Eastern European Time (UTC +2) for part of the year and Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +3) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in Latvia. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Latvia. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +371 Emergencies Ambulance 113 or 03 Fire 112 or 01 Police 110 or 02 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Latvia. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Latvia or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Latvia is Latvian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Latvia's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Latvia. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Latvia or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Latvia is Latvian. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Latvia's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
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