Security Alert – Worldwide Caution, October 19, 2023 Location: Worldwide Caution Event: Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented …

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia, May 26, 2023 Location:  At and around Freedom Monument in Riga. Event:  A protest against the Government of Latvia will take place tomorrow, May 27, 2023 at and around Freedom Monument, and will begin at 15:00. It is planned to last until 17:00. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations Exercise caution if …

Message for U.S. Citizens: Federal Benefits Unit Representatives from Warsaw to Visit Riga June 1 – 2, 2023 The U.S. Embassy in Riga is very pleased to announce that representatives from Federal Benefits Unit in Warsaw will visit the U.S. Embassy Riga from June 1st to June 2nd to assist with Social Security matters. If …

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (December 16, 2022) Location: Latvia, Countrywide Event: During the holiday season there is the potential for increased criminal activity and safety incidents in Latvia. Latvia has a “zero tolerance” policy for drinking and driving.  However, the holiday season often sees an increase in the number of drivers under …

COVID-19 Information Last updated: 10 May, 2023 The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of …

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (4 December 2021)   Location: Latvia, countrywide   Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight …

Health Alert – U. S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia (December 2, 2021) Location: Latvia Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, the Republic of Namibia, the Republic …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (November 15, 2021) Location: Latvia Event:  Latvia Ends Lockdown and Eases Restrictions for Vaccinated or Recovered from COVID-19 Individuals.  U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (November 2, 2021)   Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us.  Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (October 21, 2021)     Location: Latvia  Event: Latvia Declares State of Emergency until January 11, 2022 and Introduces Strict Lockdown until November 14, 2021.  The U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at …

Demonstration Alert – Riga, Latvia, August 18, 2021 at 20:00 Event:  A protest against mandatory vaccination legislation in Latvia. Location: The protest is scheduled to begin at the Presidental Palace, proceed to the Saeima and then to the Freedom Monument, finishing at the Cabinet of Ministers Building. Actions to Take: Exercise caution if in the vicinity of …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (June 22, 2021) Location: Latvia Event:  Latvia Eases Restrictions.  U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found on our  COVID Information Page . On June 15 the Cabinet of …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (May 28, 2021) Location: Latvia Event:  Latvia Eases Restrictions for Vaccinated Individuals.  U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found on our  COVID Information Page . In May …

Message to U.S. Citizens:  U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia (May 25, 2021) Location: Latvia Event:  U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (April 26, 2021) Location: Latvia Event: Latvia Ends State of Emergency as of April 6 and Eases Some Restrictions.  U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (March 16, 2021)   Location: Latvia   Event: Latvia Updates Restrictions.  U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at our  COVID Information Page .  On Friday, March 12, the Cabinet of Ministers updated …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (February 5, 2021) Location: Latvia Event: Latvia Extends State of Emergency until April 6 and Implements Stricter Travel Restrictions.  U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (January 22, 2021) Location: Latvia Event: Latvia Extends Restrictions and Curfew Hours until February 7.  U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at our  COVID Information Page . …

Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)   Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (December 30, 2020)   Location: Latvia Event: Latvia Extends State of Emergency until February 7, 2021 and Announces Curfew. The U.S. Embassy Riga continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Latvia and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (December 18, 2020) Location: Latvia Event: Latvia Announces Additional Tighter Restrictions On Thursday, December 17, the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers announced additional restrictions from December 19, 2020 until January 11, 2021. The announcement stressed that anyone who is allowed to work remotely from home must do so.  For …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (December 2, 2020) Location: Latvia Event: Latvia Extends State of Emergency until January 11, 2021 and Announces Tighter Restrictions On Tuesday, December 1, the Cabinet of Ministers announced an extension of the state of emergency until January 11, 2021 and implementation of tighter restrictions starting from December 3. …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (November 6, 2020) Location: Latvia Event: Latvia Announces State of Emergency from November 9 to December 6. On Friday, November 6, the Cabinet of Ministers announced a State of Emergency from Monday, November 9 to December 6. For the full announcement, please visit  https://mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/no-9-novembra-latvija-tiek-izsludinata-arkarteja-situacija  . Some details of the announcement …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (October 28, 2020) Location: Latvia Event: Latvia Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions  On Tuesday, October 27, the Cabinet of Ministers published new restrictions to curb the rapid growth of COVID-19 in Latvia.  For the full announcement, please visit https://www.mk.gov.lv/lv/aktualitates/nosaka-stingrakus-ierobezojumus-atbilstosi-atjaunotajam-covid-19-risku-novertejumam . The changes to the restrictions are as follows: From October 30 Private event …

Demonstration Alert – U. S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (October 27, 2020) Location: Riga, near the U.S. Embassy Event: The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that today, October 27, 2020 from around 12:00 to 13:30 there will be a scheduled demonstration in front of the U. S. Embassy. Actions to Take: ·           Avoid the area. ·           Avoid crowds. …

Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Riga, Latvia (August 28, 2020) Location: Latvia Event: Voting from Overseas Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state.  Some states require absentee voters to register annually so …

Location: Announced gathering point and route includes, but is not limited to, Old Town Riga, specifically around the Freedom Monument and Saint Peter’s church. Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on March 16, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The groups intend to commemorate/protest Latvian Legionnaires’ Day. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the …