Latvia has extended visa restrictions for Russians and Belarusians until the end of 2027. The decision was explained by security issues and the situation in the region.
Exceptions will remain for family members of citizens and non-citizens of Latvia (permanent residents of the country without Latvian citizenship), citizens of the European Union, holders of residence permits and long-term visas, as well as those arriving for humanitarian reasons. Separate concessions are given to diplomats and employees of transport companies.
Riga first introduced restrictions in 2022 and has since extended them several times.