Low riskEurope · Northern EuropeLatvia Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Latvia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine vaccines
Make sure all routine vaccines are up to date, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Latvia, including infants 6-11 months old.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Latvia.
Measles
All travelers should be fully vaccinated with MMR vaccine at least 2 weeks before travel due to rising measles cases worldwide.
Rabies
Rabies risk is low in Latvia, but consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have high-risk animal exposure or limited access to medical care.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider tick-borne encephalitis vaccine if you'll spend extensive time outdoors in tick-endemic areas of Latvia.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for travel to Latvia.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
110
Medical / Ambulance
113
Fire
113
U.S. Embassy
+371-6710-7000
Latvia travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Latvia?▼
For travel to Latvia, Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Measles are recommended; Rabies, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Latvia?▼
No — Latvia is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Latvia?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Latvia is currently rated low risk. Latvia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Latvia?▼
Key emergency numbers in Latvia are Police 110, Medical / Ambulance 113, Fire 113 and U.S. Embassy +371-6710-7000. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.