Embassy of Latvia in Warsaw, Poland; address 19 Królowej Aldony Str., 03-928, Warszawa; phone +48226171105. Plus 6 other missions.
Also accredited to: Romania
Head of mission: Mr. Artur Olechno, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 3 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Tomasz Limon, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 3 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Tadeusz Biedzki, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Rafał Piotr Brzoska, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 3 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Wladyslaw Walter Kotaba, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Martin Kaczmarski, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Latvia is an appealing destination for some Polish travelers due 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 6.2 million Poles who travel abroad annually.
Latvia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those coming from Poland. According to safety rankings, Latvia is ranked 25th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is slightly lower than Poland's ranking of 20th. However, the Global Peace Index places Latvia at 30th out of 160 countries, indicating it is relatively safe, similar to Poland's rank of 32nd. In terms of crime statistics, Latvia has a higher murder rate than Poland, with 3.0 murders per 100,000 people compared to Poland's 0.7. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Latvia at 3.6 and Poland at 0.4. Regarding organized crime, Latvia scores slightly higher in some areas, but overall, both countries have their challenges. For instance, Latvia has a mafia group index of 3.5 compared to Poland's 2.0, indicating a more significant presence of organized crime. In summary, while there are some safety concerns, Latvia remains a relatively safe destination for Polish tourists, especially when considering the broader context of the Global Peace Index.