Travel requirements for Latvia
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Latvia — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Latvia
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Latvia. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Latvia
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTick-borne Encephalitis Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Latvia.
Driving in Latvia
To drive in Latvia with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
- You do not need an IDP if you hold a UK, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey or Isle of Man photocard licence.
- Car-hire companies may still require an IDP.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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