Riga has seasons that aren’t too different from the UK – there are chilly months throughout winter, and summer can get pretty warm. If you visit in January and February, you’ll want to take some layers, and you might be treated to a sprinkling of snow. Between June and August, the temperature often tops the 20°C mark – summer’s a great time to have a picnic in one of Riga’s parks.
British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Latvia but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Latvia using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/latvia/entry-requirements.
Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving the UK. You'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. You can apply at www.gov.uk/european-health-insurance-card. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. You’ll need to have both this card and adequate travel insurance. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Latvian nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/latvia/health
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