Effective 1 September 2025, third-country nationals without a Latvian visa or residence permit will be required to submit specific personal details and information about the purpose of their travel to the State Threat Prevention Information System at eta.gov.lv before entering Latvia.
These amendments are intended to enhance national security and improve the effectiveness of border protection by enabling the early identification of potential risks. Collecting information in advance will allow the Latvian authorities to better anticipate and appropriately respond to possible threats to national security.