Letonia: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Check whether the national travel declaration applies; where required, submit at least 48 hours before entry.
- A declaration does not override visa requirements or Russian tourist-entry restrictions.
Entrada y visados
Latvia follows Schengen rules, including external-border EES checks, and also has its own Electronic Travel Declaration. Non-exempt travellers without a Latvian visa or residence permit must submit it at least 48 hours before entry. It is not a visa or entry permit. Russian tourist-entry restrictions also apply; check exceptions before booking.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- Electronic Travel Declaration ↗ obligatorio
At least 48 hours before entering Latvia · Non-exempt third-country nationals without a Latvian visa or residence permit; consult the official exemption list.
Validez del pasaporte: Non-EU short-stay visitors: issued within the previous 10 years and valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure.
En la frontera pueden pedir
- Carry evidence of accommodation, onward travel and funds; allow time for external border checks.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, gov.pl ↗, mfa.gov.lv ↗, www2.mfa.gov.lv ↗, mzv.gov.cz ↗, consilium.europa.eu ↗, home-affairs.ec.europa.eu ↗, commission.europa.eu ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.
Redes de pago: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — funciona en algunos sitios · Google Pay — sin datos
- Use bank or authorised exchange services and compare rates. Withdraw cash before going to remote areas.
- Apple lists this country for Apple Pay with participating banks/cards; actual payment also depends on the merchant and card issuer.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: latvia.travel ↗, support.apple.com ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Check the national declaration obligation even when travelling on a visa or permit issued by another Schengen country.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: mfa.gov.lv ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Lutheran and Roman Catholic church heritage is prominent in Riga’s Old Town.
Ropa: Pack warm clothes, gloves and moisture-resistant footwear for winter.
Etiqueta
- Respect services when visiting active churches.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: latvia.travel ↗, latvia.travel ↗
Clima
Four distinct seasons. Winter may be snowy or grey and muddy; summers can be warm. Rain and rapid changes mean waterproof layers are useful.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: cold; snow, ice or slush possible
- febrero: Feb: cold; snow, ice or slush possible
- marzo: Mar: changeable; take layers
- abril: Apr: changeable; take layers
- mayo: May: changeable; take layers
- junio: Jun: warm; take rain protection
- julio: Jul: warm; take rain protection
- agosto: Aug: warm; take rain protection
- septiembre: Sep: cooling; take rain protection
- octubre: Oct: cooling; take rain protection
- noviembre: Nov: cooling; take rain protection
- diciembre: Dec: cold; snow, ice or slush possible
Mejor temporada: Summer for warmer outdoor visits; winter needs warm clothing and weatherproof footwear.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: latvia.travel ↗
Qué llevar
- Declaration confirmation when required
- Warm winter layers and boots
- Euros for rural visits
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Treating the declaration as immigration permission
Práctico
Enchufes: Type F (official tourism factsheet).
Agua: Tap water is generally safe to drink.
Circulación: por la derecha
Emergencias: 112
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: latvia.travel ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.