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Latvia Border Crossing Points

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Grebņeva — Grigorovshchina Grigorovshchina — Grebņeva Paternieki — Grigorovshchina Silene — Urbany Urbany — Silene

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Tips for Crossing Latvia's Borders

Latvia is an EU and Schengen member. EU citizens face no border controls at internal borders.

Required Documents

  • Passport or ID card for EU citizens
  • Passport and visa/permit for third-country nationals
  • Driving licence
  • Vehicle registration documents
  • Green Card insurance (for vehicles from outside EU)

Rules of the Road

  • Drive on the right, overtake on the left
  • Speed limits: built-up areas 50 km/h, outside 90 km/h, motorways 90-110 km/h
  • Dipped headlights mandatory 24/7
  • Winter tyres mandatory from December 1 to March 1

Border with Belarus

Border with Lithuania

Border with Estonia

Border with Russia

Toll Roads

Most roads in Latvia are free:

  • No vignette required for cars
  • Only some bridges and tunnels are tolled
Tip: Latvia is part of the Via Baltica route between Lithuania and Estonia. Roads are good quality, but speed limits are lower than in neighbouring countries.
Source: Official government sources and Latvian border services. Updated: December 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

No, passenger cars do not need a vignette. Most roads are free.

Winter tyres are mandatory from December 1 to March 1. Recommended from October to April.

Yes, in Latvia dipped headlights are mandatory 24/7 throughout the year.

Built-up areas: 50 km/h, outside: 90 km/h, motorways: 90-110 km/h depending on the section.

No, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are Schengen members, so there are no controls at internal borders.

Ukrainian citizens need a biometric passport for visa-free entry up to 90 days. Ukrainian driving licences are recognised.
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