Embassy of Latvia in Vilnius, Lithuania; address M.K.Čiurlionio str. 76, 03100, Vilnius; phone +37052131260. Head of mission: Ms. Solveiga Silkalna.
Head of mission: Ms. Solveiga Silkalna, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Lithuania, 17 Nov 2024)
Latvia offers a compelling destination for some Lithuanian travelers, thanks to its rich culture and natural beauty. With a strong tourism infrastructure and a strategic location in Eastern Europe, it attracts a portion of the 700,000 Lithuanians who travel abroad annually.
Latvia is generally safe for tourists coming from Lithuania. It ranks 25th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is similar to Lithuania's ranking of 24th. According to the Global Peace Index, Latvia is ranked 30th out of 160 countries, just slightly safer than Lithuania, which is 31st. In terms of crime statistics, Latvia has a murder rate of 3.0 per 100,000 people, compared to Lithuania's 2.6. The rates for female murders are also higher in Latvia at 3.6 versus Lithuania's 1.5. Both countries have similar scores on the Global Organized Crime Index, with Latvia scoring slightly lower on certain indices related to state crime (2.0 for Latvia vs. 4.0 for Lithuania) but higher on foreign crime (4.5 for Latvia vs. 3.0 for Lithuania). Overall, while there are some differences in crime statistics, both Latvia and Lithuania are relatively safe for tourists.