Embassy of Latvia in London, United Kingdom; address 45 Nottingham Place, W1U 5LY; phone +442073120041. Head of mission: Ms. Ivita Burmistre. Plus 5 other…
Head of mission: Ms. Ivita Burmistre, Ambassador (as listed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Dr Gerard O'Hare, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Andris Tauriņš, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Rovshan S. Jamshidov, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. David Kaye, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Ms Lilita Kruze, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Latvia offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some British travelers. With 19.1 million Britons traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Latvia's strategic location and well-developed tourism infrastructure attractive for their trips.
Latvia is generally considered safe for tourists from the United Kingdom. It ranks 25th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than the UK's 37th position. According to the Global Peace Index, Latvia is ranked 30th out of 160 countries, only slightly less safe than the UK, which is 34th. In terms of crime statistics, Latvia has a higher murder rate at 3.0 per 100,000 people compared to the UK's 1.0. However, various organized crime indices suggest that Latvia has lower levels of organized crime compared to the UK in several categories, such as state crime and human smuggling. Overall, while there are some concerns regarding violent crime, Latvia remains a relatively safe destination for UK tourists.
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