U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Latvia. Latvia is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Is Latvia safe? 🇱🇻
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As of October 2026, Latvia scores 84/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Latvia Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 3 Latvia destinations assessed, Jūrmala scores highest (86/100), while Riga scores lowest (81/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Latvia: exercise normal security precautions.
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Latvia destinations by safety score
#1🇱🇻JūrmalaVery Safe · updated 13 October 202686#2🇱🇻DaugavpilsVery Safe · updated 20 October 202685#3🇱🇻RigaSafe · updated 20 October 202681
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03 · Evidence Signals
Latvia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 2.5 / 100k | 82 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 75.0% | 78 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 16.6% | 41 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 80/100 | 80 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 76/100 | 76 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsUN SDG (via Our World in Data) · 2019 | 8.1 / 100k | 72 | UN SDG (via Our World in Data) (2019) |
04 · Questions
Latvia safety FAQ
Is Latvia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Latvia Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Latvia averages 84/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 20 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Latvia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Jūrmala currently scores highest at 86/100 (Very Safe). Riga scores lowest at 81/100.
Where does this Latvia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.