Latvia’s Entry Requirements – Everything You Need To Know

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Latvia officially reopened for tourism summer of 2020, but closed again in the late fall. Now in 2021, Latvia is showing signs of reopening once again, but with specific rules and entry requirements.

Below you'll find all the information about traveling to Latvia, including which countries are permitted access, all testing and/or quarantine requirements, and everything else you need to know about travel to Latvia during the pandemic.

Which countries are allowed to travel to Latvia?

As of mid-2021, entry into Latvia for non-essential tourism is not permitted. Entry only for essential reasons, and only by EU+ residents is currently allowed. Tourism and non-essential travel is expected to reopen once again June/July 2021.

Countries that are permitted to enter Latvia for essential reasons include:

• EU nations
• EEA/Schengen nations
• UK

Testing Rules For Latvia

All passengers arriving to Latvia by air will need to show proof of a negative 72-hour PCR test.

Testing Exemptions

The following passengers are exempt from the above testing rule:

• Children under 11
• Those with a positive PCR test between 14-180 days old, showing they've recovered from a previous infection

Quarantine Rules For Latvia?

The Latvian government site reads “When entering Latvia from a country where the 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 population exceeds 50, it is mandatory to observe 10-day self-isolation.”

As of mid-2021, most EU nations are in the category requiring isolation. The list is updated weekly and can be seen here.

Quarantine Exemptions

The following passengers are exempt from the above testing rule:

• Those who have received the last/final shot of the vaccine, and at least 15 days have elapsed.
• Those with a positive PCR test between 14-180 days old, showing they've recovered from a previous infection

Covid-Pass Form

All passengers will need to complete the online Covid-Pass form at least 48 hours before entering Latvia.

Can the USA Travel To Latvia?

No, not at this time, not even with agreeing to quarantine. The USA is currently banned for non-essential travel.

Read More: See our complete guide of countries now reopen for international tourism, and which countries have reopened for vaccinated travelers.

Sources: Government of Latvia / Riga Airport / @edgarsrinkevics

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Originally published July 5, 2020 with updates