Country Guide

Latvia customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Latvia. See what you can bring before you fly.

Cash declaration threshold

This is one of the most important declaration rules travelers check before entering Latvia.

Category Cash
All travelers Declaration rules
Cash and monetary instruments Declaration from EUR 10,000
Declaration required
Cash, monetary instruments, and equivalent value checks can apply above the threshold shown for EUR.

More Latvia customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Latvia and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Latvia

Import, export, possession or transport of illegal drugs is prohibited and subject to severe criminal penalties.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Latvia before you travel.

About Latvia customs

Latvia's customs rules are administered by State Revenue Service / Valsts ieņēmumu dienests. For travelers arriving from outside the European Union, standard EU traveler import allowances often apply, while intra-EU travel is generally assessed on a personal-use basis rather than fixed duty-free limits.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Latvia before travel.

Latvia customs — frequently asked questions

How much cash can I carry into Latvia without declaring it?
Latvia applies the declaration rule shown above for cash and equivalent monetary instruments. Travelers carrying more than the threshold must declare it before continuing through customs.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Latvia?
Latvia has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Latvia.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Latvia?
Amounts of EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any foreign currency) must be declared when entering or leaving Latvia at an EU external border crossing. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Latvia limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Latvia and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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