Europe > Latvia: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 832 884
Active cases: 3 014
Recovered: 824 015
Deaths: 5 855
Vaccination count: 1.3 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2022-06-26
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test for some travelers.
• Masks are required in public transport
• Masks are required in enclosed public places
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Latvia is open for arrivals.
When entering Latvia persons will not be required to present Covid-19 certificates or Covid-19 tests anymore unless they travel from a very high-risk country indicated here https://bit.ly/3QCVuGh.
Travelers from very high-risk countries entering Latvia are required to present a vaccination or recovery certificate from Covid-19 and a negative PCR/antigen Covid-19 test result. This requirement does not apply to certain groups of travelers listed here https://bit.ly/3n9t6Ok.
Tests: Negative PCR test for some travelers.
Quarantine: No
Self-isolation not required.
Information updated on 2022-06-22.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: No
Latvia's State of Emergency has been lifted and from April 1, Latvia is shifting closer towards a full re-opening.
The requirement to be fully vaccinated to access many businesses has been adjusted. The COVID-19 certificate is still be required for employees in healthcare, education, and prisons. In other areas, the employer will have the right to decide whether employees should have a certificate.
The mask mandate is lifted for most situations, such as stores and schools. Masks continue to be required in public transport, social care establishments and in healthcare.
People who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 no longer need to isolate. Instead they must wear an FFP2 respirator for seven days following the time of contact. Quarantine requirements will only remain in healthcare and social care establishments.
The number of people allowed to gather at private indoor or outdoor events has been increased to 50, and up to 250 people can now gather for occasions like weddings, funerals or christening. The limit for organized public events is 3,000 people.
Remote work, social distancing, ventilation of rooms, hand sanitation and disinfection of surfaces are still strongly recommended.
The mask mandate is lifted for most situations, such as stores and schools. Masks continue to be required in public transport, social care establishments and in healthcare.
People who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 no longer need to isolate. Instead they must wear an FFP2 respirator for seven days following the time of contact. Quarantine requirements will only remain in healthcare and social care establishments.
Mask use
Masks are required in public transport
Masks are required in enclosed public places
Gatherings: Allowed
No restriction
Restaurants and bars: Fully Open
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
