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Low risk
Latvia carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Compiled by Voyax Health from CDC Travelers' Health: Latvia. Not yet individually reviewed by a clinician · Updated
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 and Tick-borne Encephalitis may be advised depending on your itinerary; Yellow Fever is not needed. 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: Latvia · 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.