The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the events in the Middle East have also affected the situation in other countries of the world, including Europe. The level of terrorist acts has increased in Austria, Belgium and Sweden, but the security services of European countries, such as Germany, call for caution.
Due to the continued tension in the security situation in the Middle East region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly urges you not to travel to Israel, Lebanon and Iran.
Also, in connection with high security risks and the unpredictable situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against traveling to Belarus.
Before the planned trip, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites you to familiarize yourself with the latest travel warnings on the Ministry’s website or in the “Travel Safely” mobile app, follow the information on the “Facebook” website of the Consular Department, register in the Consular Register, which will allow you to quickly identify and, if necessary, help Latvians in crisis in the event of a large-scale crisis. for nationals.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also invites you to check the validity period of your travel document and purchase an appropriate insurance policy. If the trip was purchased from one of the tour operators, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends checking the license of the travel company that will perform the service, as well as carefully familiarizing yourself with the terms of the contract.
On the other hand, if minor children are allowed to travel alone or accompanied by other relatives and friends, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites you to familiarize yourself with the information in the “Children’s Travel” section of the Ministry’s website, as well as to remember to issue a power of attorney for the child in cases that can be decisive for receiving timely help, such as medical treatment. .
When in a country of destination where riots or other threats are breaking out, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges you to follow the instructions given by the responsible authorities of the foreign country, as they are familiar with the specifics of the local country, evacuation routes and places of refuge.
At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs points out that, when preparing for a trip, it is important to provide yourself with information on how to act in an emergency situation. The consular service of Latvia can be contacted 24/7 by phone +371 26 33 77 11 or by writing to “[email protected]”.
2024-10-08 09:15:47