COVID-19 Information
Last updated: 7 October, 2022
CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen non-immigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.
Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Entry and Exit Requirements
- Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry for U.S. citizens? No
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No
Quarantine Information
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
COVID-19 Testing
- Anyone with symptoms can be tested for free with doctor`s referral. For those without symptoms the cost, per test, is 37 euros.
- A map of COVID-19 testing sites in Latvia
- Individuals with severe symptoms please call the emergency line at 113.
- For a COVID-19 questions, call the COVID-19 Hotline at 8345.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- Are vaccines available in Latvia for U.S. citizens to receive? No
- Vaccines are available ONLY to U.S. citizens who have temporary or permanent residency cards of Latvia. Please visit for more information.
- Visit the FDA’s website to to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
- The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
Consular Operations
- The U.S. Embassy in Riga is processing the full slate of American Citizen Services, including CRBA and passport appointments, as well as immigrant visas. Appointments for non-immigrant visas are limited. Please contact askconsular-riga@state.gov for more information.
Local Resources
- View U.S. Embassy Riga’s Most Recent Alerts
- Informative Page about the spread of COVID-19 in Latvia
- Latvia’s Center for Disease Prevention and Control (SPKC)
- Latvian National Health Service – vaccination certificate recognition in EU
Other Resources:
- CDC page on COVID-19
- Latvia Country Information and Travel Advisory page
- Register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Movement Restrictions
- Is a curfew in place? No
- Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No
