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Film CommissionsIntroduction
Film location opportunities in Latvia and its capital Riga range from medieval castles, architectural monuments and ancient or modern churches to coastlines, forests, rivers, lakes and swamps. The country offers a wide range of backdrops, from the serenity of the Gulf of Riga and the open Baltic Sea to nature parks and reserves, fast rivers and lakes. Europe’s widest waterfall - 240 metres across - is to be found at Kuldiga. Traditional Latvian celebrations and cultural events are held throughout the year. | General Information Location: Europe
Local Time: From 30 Mar 08 to 26 Oct 08 GMT +3
From 26 Oct 08 to 29 Mar 09 GMT +2
From 29 Mar 09 to 25 Oct 09 GMT +3
Capital City: Riga
Population: 2.3 million
Area: 64,589 square km, 24,938 square miles.
Language(s): Latvian, Russian, English & German widely spoken
Dialling Code: 371
Emergency: Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. European nationals require a new European Licence i.e Pink UK licence or a International licence or Green Card
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Latvian Lats (LVL 1 = 100 Santims)
Notes: LVL: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Coins: LVL: 1, 2. Santims: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants & shops. Travellers cheques are exchanged in most banks but are not normally accepted in restaurants & shops Opening Hours
Bank: 1000-1800 Mon-Fri (some branches open Sat & 24hrs)
Office: 0830-1730 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0900/1000-1800/1900 Mon-Fri, 0900/1000-1800 Sat (many shops closed Sun), 0800/0900-2000/2100 (food shops some open 24 hours) Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Mar 21 Good Friday, Mar 24 Easter Monday, May 1 Labour Day, May 4 Declaration of Independence Day, Jun 23 Midsummer's Eve, Jun 24 Midsummer's Day, Nov 18 National Day, Dec 25 Christmas Day, Dec 26 Boxing Day, Dec 31 New Years Eve Business/Social Hints: If invited to a private home, it is usual to bring flowers for the hostess Tipping:
| HealthReciprocal health: Participant of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC scheme) which allows visitors on short-term stays to other member countries to use the public health care sector for free or reduced-cost medical treatment and emergency care. Compulsory vaccinations: None. Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, TB*, tetanus, tick-borne encephalitis*, typhoid*, rabies
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: Rabies. | AirportsRiga International (RIX)
Ventspils International (VNT)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired, but NOT by the following:
1) Holders of National Identity Cards issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain & Sweden Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for 3 months from date of intended stay Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Latvia
2) British subjects being `Citizens of the United Kingdom'
3) Nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
4) For stays up to 90 days
a) British subjects being `Citizens of the United Kingdom'
b) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hong Kong (S.A.R. passport holders), Honduras, Israel, Japan, Korea (South), Macao (S.A.R. passport holders), Malaysia,
Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, Uruguay, United States, Vatican City & Venezuela
Air TransitExit PermitsSpecial Notes | ClimateTemperate climate, but with notable temperature variations. Summer is warm, spring & autumn relatively mild. Winter lasts from Dec-mid Mar, often cold with snowfall. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. ClothingLightweight cottons and linens during summer, woollen and rain clothes in spring & autumn. Warm coats and hats are required during winter Charts for Riga | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | -4 | -3 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 4 | -2 | | Min Temp (C) | -10 | -10 | -7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | -1 | -7 | | Humidity am (%) | 83 | 83 | 85 | 81 | 77 | 69 | 76 | 81 | 84 | 88 | 87 | 88 | | Humidity pm (%) | 79 | 74 | 69 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 55 | 59 | 64 | 75 | 78 | 84 | | Rainfall (mm) | 31 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 44 | 45 | 53 | 70 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 47 |
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RepresentativeUK Tourist Office
Latvian Tourism Bureau
72 Queensborough Terrace
London, W2 3SH
tel: +44 20 7229 8271
fax: +44 20 7727 7397
e-mail: london@latviatourism.lv
website: www.latviatourism.lv Embassy
Embassy of Latvia
45 Nottingham Place
London, W1U 5LY
tel: +44 20 7312 0040
fax: +44 20 7312 0042
e-mail: embassy.uk@mfa.gov.lv
hours: 1000-1300 (Mon-Fri) visas |
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