Embassy of Latvia in Canberra, Australia; address 221 London Circuit, Level 10, 2600, Canberra; phone +61251429700. Plus 6 other missions.
Also accredited to: New Zealand
Head of mission: Mr. Valdis Tomanis, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Alexander Garsa Oam, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Jānis Roberts Dēliņš, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Imants Gustavs Kīns, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Martin Sigurds Tuktens, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Australia, 11 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Mārtiņš Tuktēns, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Latvia offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some Australian travelers. With 300,000 Australians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Latvia's strategic location and developed tourism infrastructure particularly attractive.
Latvia is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Australia. According to the Global Peace Index, Latvia ranks 30th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety, though it is less safe than Australia, which ranks 19th. In terms of crime statistics, Latvia has a higher murder rate at 3.0 per 100,000 people compared to Australia's 0.7. Female murder rates are also higher in Latvia (3.6) than in Australia (0.4). When looking at organized crime, Latvia scores better than Australia in certain areas, such as mafia groups and crime networks, where both countries have similar scores. However, Latvia has higher indices for human trafficking and drug-related crimes. Overall, while Latvia has some crime concerns, it remains a popular and generally safe destination for tourists. Visitors should exercise standard precautions as they would in any foreign country.