🇱🇻 Latvia · Europe
Safety Latvia
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Latvia is a safe and peaceful country. The main risk is petty crime in Riga's tourist and nightlife areas.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
2Globalement sur
Natural disasters
1Tres sur
Health risks
1Tres sur
Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- Riga's old town (Vecriga) at night — pickpockets and rip-off bars
- Around the train station (Dzelzcela stacija), the bus station and the Central Market after dark
Emergency numbers
Police
110
Ambulance
113
Fire department
112
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
- Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine recommended for hiking/forests in spring-summer
Drinking water
Tap water drinkable and compliant with EU standards. In Riga, old pipes can leave a taste: filter it or let it run.
Mosquitoes
Abundant mosquitoes near lakes and forests in summer, no tropical disease. Ticks present in wooded areas.
General notes
Decent healthcare. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid.
Women travelers
Safe for women, including solo travelers. Standard vigilance at night in Riga's party districts.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Homosexuality legal; Riga has a small scene and a Pride (Baltic Pride). Attitudes more conservative than in the West, discretion advised outside the capital and in rural areas.
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