1 mission of Latvia in Romania: Consulate of Latvia in Bucharest, Romania. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Ioan Donca, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Latvia offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some Romanian travelers. With 11.6 million Romanians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Latvia an attractive option due to its strategic location and well-developed tourism infrastructure.
Latvia is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Romania. It ranks 25th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is lower than Romania's 19th position. However, according to the Global Peace Index, Latvia is safer overall, ranked 30th out of 160 countries, compared to Romania's 36th position. In terms of crime statistics, Latvia has a higher murder rate at 3.0 per 100,000 people, compared to Romania's 1.3. Female murder rates also show a significant difference, with Latvia at 3.6 and Romania at 0.8. Regarding organized crime, Latvia has slightly better indices in several categories, such as state crime (Latvia 2.0 vs. Romania 3.5) and flora crime (Latvia 1.0 vs. Romania 6.0). However, Latvia faces challenges with human trafficking and foreign crime. Overall, while Latvia has some safety concerns, it is relatively safe for tourists, especially when compared to other countries. Travelers are advised to exercise standard precautions as they would in any foreign country.