Embassy of Latvia in Helsinki, Finland; address Armfeltintie 10, 00150, Helsinki; phone +358947647277. Head of mission: Ms. Dace TREIJA-MASĪ. Plus 5 other…
Head of mission: Ms. Dace TREIJA-MASĪ, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Head of mission: Mr. Kai Holmberg, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms. Mervi Vidgrén, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Topi Paananen, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Sture Carlson, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Timo Levo, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Latvia offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for Finnish visitors. Its strategic location and strong tourism infrastructure enhance its attractiveness. With 1.8 million Finns traveling abroad annually, a portion of them may find Latvia to be an interesting choice.
Latvia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those coming from Finland, but it does have some safety concerns compared to Finland. In a ranking of safety while walking alone at night, Latvia is 25th out of 40 countries, while Finland ranks 8th. According to the Global Peace Index, Latvia is ranked 30th out of 160 countries, again lower than Finland, which is 13th. In terms of crime statistics, Latvia has a higher murder rate of 3.0 per 100,000 people compared to Finland's 1.6. Additionally, the rates for female murders are 3.6 in Latvia versus 1.1 in Finland. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Latvia faces challenges with organized crime, with indices indicating slightly worse conditions compared to Finland in various categories, such as human trafficking and drug trade. Overall, while Latvia is relatively safe, tourists should remain vigilant and take standard precautions, especially when compared to the higher safety levels experienced in Finland.