How to send a letter to Latvia

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Latvia

Sending post to Latvia
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time5-12 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
PostcodePostcode format LV-NNNN before locality.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street Name, House/Apartment
LV-NNNN LOCALITY
LATVIA
Example
Anna Ozola
Brivibas iela 50-12
LV-1010 RIGA
LATVIA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
Postcode format LV-NNNN before locality.
Language
Latvian; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
5-12 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
EU import rules may apply at destination.

💡 Tips

Place LV-postcode before city; avoid commas.
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