Latvia Travel Risk Level

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

The US State Department currently rates Latvia at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 1

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Latvia is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for Latvia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Latvia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Latvia. Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues. Follow the instructions of local authorities. Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Latvia. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

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UK FCDO

Level 1

Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Latvia at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Latvia at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation

2025-10-03T11:25:30Z

Global · Mpox

Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

2025-12-05T19:00:00Z

Global

Seasonal influenza - Global situation

2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Global

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update

2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Global · Mpox

Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation

2026-02-14T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Latvia?

Latvia is currently assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Latvia?

The US State Department currently rates Latvia at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Latvia?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Latvia. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.