Latvia: yang perlu diketahui sebelum berangkat
Yang terpenting
- 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.
Masuk dan visa
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.
Formulir kedatangan dan izin daring
- Electronic Travel Declaration ↗ wajib
At least 48 hours before entering Latvia · Non-exempt third-country nationals without a Latvian visa or residence permit; consult the official exemption list.
Masa berlaku paspor: Non-EU short-stay visitors: issued within the previous 10 years and valid at least 3 months after planned Schengen departure.
Di perbatasan mungkin diminta
- Carry evidence of accommodation, onward travel and funds; allow time for external border checks.
Diperiksa 30 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: 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 ↗
Uang
Tunai dan kartu sama-sama umum. Kartu diterima hampir di mana-mana.
Jaringan pembayaran: Visa, Mastercard
Apple Pay — bisa di beberapa tempat · Google Pay — tidak ada data
- 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.
Diperiksa 30 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: latvia.travel ↗, support.apple.com ↗
Aturan dan larangan
Hukum yang sering dilanggar wisatawan tanpa sadar
- Check the national declaration obligation even when travelling on a visa or permit issued by another Schengen country.
Diperiksa 30 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: mfa.gov.lv ↗
Budaya dan pakaian
Agama: Lutheran and Roman Catholic church heritage is prominent in Riga’s Old Town.
Pakaian: Pack warm clothes, gloves and moisture-resistant footwear for winter.
Etiket
- Respect services when visiting active churches.
Diperiksa 30 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: latvia.travel ↗, latvia.travel ↗
Iklim
Four distinct seasons. Winter may be snowy or grey and muddy; summers can be warm. Rain and rapid changes mean waterproof layers are useful.
Per bulan
- Januari: Jan: cold; snow, ice or slush possible
- Februari: Feb: cold; snow, ice or slush possible
- Maret: Mar: changeable; take layers
- April: Apr: changeable; take layers
- Mei: May: changeable; take layers
- Juni: Jun: warm; take rain protection
- Juli: Jul: warm; take rain protection
- Agustus: Aug: warm; take rain protection
- September: Sep: cooling; take rain protection
- Oktober: Oct: cooling; take rain protection
- November: Nov: cooling; take rain protection
- Desember: Dec: cold; snow, ice or slush possible
Musim terbaik: Summer for warmer outdoor visits; winter needs warm clothing and weatherproof footwear.
Diperiksa 30 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: latvia.travel ↗
Yang perlu dibawa
- Declaration confirmation when required
- Warm winter layers and boots
- Euros for rural visits
Jangan dibawa / dilarang dimasukkan
- Treating the declaration as immigration permission
Info praktis
Stopkontak: Type F (official tourism factsheet).
Air: Tap water is generally safe to drink.
Lalu lintas: lajur kanan
Darurat: 112
Diperiksa 30 Oktober 2026 · Sumber: latvia.travel ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
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