Embassy of Latvia in Oslo, Norway; address Bygdøy allé 76, 0268; phone +4722542280. Plus 10 other missions.
Also accredited to: Iceland
Head of mission: Mr Jostein Alvheim, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms. Grete Ellingsen, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Erling Johansen, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Roger Arild Kjøl, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Ivar Søvold, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Arvid Grundekjøn, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Ms Grete Ellingsen, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Håkon Tranberg, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Kåre-Bjørn Kongsnes, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Ole Birger Giæver, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 4 Dec 2024)
Latvia offers a unique combination of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some Norwegian travelers. With 1.7 million Norwegians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Latvia's strategic location and developed tourism infrastructure attractive for their trips.
Latvia is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Norway. While it ranks 25th out of 40 countries for safety when walking alone at night, which is lower than Norway's 18th place, it still maintains a relatively secure environment overall. According to the Global Peace Index, Latvia ranks 30th out of 160 countries, closely aligning with Norway's 28th position. In terms of crime statistics, Latvia has a higher murder rate at 3.0 per 100,000 people compared to Norway's 0.5. However, organized crime indices show that Latvia performs similarly to Norway in several categories, such as state crime and human smuggling. Overall, while Latvia may present some safety concerns compared to Norway, it remains a safe place for tourists. Visitors should exercise standard precautions, as they would in any foreign country.