Embassy of Latvia in Tel Aviv, Israel; address 2 Rehov Weizman, Amot Investments Tower, 15th Floor, Tel Aviv-Yafo; phone +97237775800. Head of mission: Mr.…
Head of mission: Mr. Hardijs Baumanis, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Ms. Sara Allalouf, Honorary Consul General (as listed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Assaph Caspi, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mrs. Sarah Allalouf, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Israel, 1 Apr 2023)
Latvia offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some Israeli travelers. With 3.0 million Israelis traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Latvia's strategic location and strong tourism infrastructure attractive for their travels.
Latvia is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Israel. According to the Global Peace Index, Latvia ranks 30th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety. In comparison, Israel ranks 152nd on the same index, suggesting that Latvia is safer. When it comes to crime statistics, Latvia has a murder rate of 3.0 per 100,000 people, while Israel's rate is lower at 1.9. However, the female murder rate is notably higher in Latvia at 3.6 compared to Israel’s 0.6. In terms of organized crime, Latvia scores better in several categories on the Global Organized Crime Index, with lower scores indicating less crime. For instance, Latvia has a state crime index of 2.0 compared to Israel’s 5.0, and its mafia group index is 3.5 versus Israel's 5.5. Overall, while there are some crime concerns in Latvia, it is statistically safer than Israel in many respects, making it a reasonable choice for Israeli tourists.