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Here you will find important tips and useful information for Latvia.
Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Time difference with Switzerland
+ 1h
Capital
Riga
National language
Official language
Latvian
Language capabilities
Russian, German or English
Voltage
220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug
Opening hours
Banks
9.00 - 16.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 13.00 h (Sat)
Stores
8.00 - 17.00/20.00 h (Mon - Fri)
9.00 - 15.00/20.00 h (Sat)
Travel documents for Swiss citizens
Passport still valid 3 months or more after end of stay or identity card and proof of a health insurance protection valid in Latvia for stays up to 3 months.
Health situation
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.
Driving
Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).
CH sticker, first-aid kit, bright signal jacket, fire extinguisher and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Snow tires are mandatory from 1.12. Until 1.3.
Headlights must be on even during the day.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.
Country code for calling Switzerland
00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Swiss Embassy / Consulate
Regional Consular Center Baltic States
Riga, Elizabetes Str. 2
Tel. +371 67 33 83 51 / +371 67 33 83 52 / +371 67 33 83 53
Other information
Security
Observe elementary safety precautions.
Travel is the secure prepaid card for use away from home – without any annual fees. In the event of loss, the card including the balance will be replaced worldwide.
Find out more about TravelWhile every precaution has been taken to verify the information provided, Swiss Bankers Prepaid Services Ltd does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of Country Information. Swiss Bankers therefore shall not be held liable for any damage or loss sustained in connection with any errors or omissions contained therein.
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