Latvia

Latvia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.

Latvia uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.

Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Credit cards are widely accepted within Latvia (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Maestro, MasterCard and Visa are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, RuPay and UnionPay are unknown.

Tipping is usually not expected in Latvia. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.

Automatic teller machines (local names: Bankas automāts or bankomāts) are very common in Latvia. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet speed in Latvia is on average 16.7 Mbps.

WiFi coverage in Latvia is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.

You can buy a SIM card for about €6.29, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Bite, LMT or Tele2.

Latvia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Latvia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

To call Latvia, dial +, then 371 (the country code for Latvia), then the area code and the local number.

Homosexuality is legal in Latvia.

Same-sex marriage is illegal.

No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.