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LATVIA           

The below information is a brief summary of customs regulations when you plan your international shipping to Latvia. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate to make sure you have all the information you need before you make your move. Contact the nearest Latvia Embassy.

When you plan your international shipping to Latvia, the following documents are required for customs clearance:

  • Packing List
  • Valued Inventory (weight per box and individual values of items)
  • Letter of Employment (if one will be employed in Latvia)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of work/residence permit (if a work/residence permit is not available, then an additional letter from employer stating that permit has been applied for may also be accepted)
  • Letter from Embassy stating that they are a diplomat and that the shipment is personal effects
  • Copy of passport and diplomatic card may be helpful if available

When shipping goods overseas to Latvia, the following items customs guidelines will need to be met:

  • The importation of used personal effects is allowed with no value restrictions. All import customs documentation should be kept for presentation when goods are re-exported, as this will avoid export duty and tax.

When shipping goods overseas to Latvia, the following items are prohibited, but not limited to,  from entry into the country:

  • Guns
  • Drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco

Moving Pets to Latvia: The following documents must be presented for the importation of pets:

  • Cars under 7 years + 1600 cc Petrol or + 1800 cc Diesel subject to 10% duty + 18% VAT.
  • Cars over 7 years old and under 1600 cc petrol or 1800 cc diesel only VAT 18% applicable
  • Temporary Import is possible. 2% deposit is to be made to Riga Customs together with application for temporary import. Maximum temporary import is 1 year.
  • Diplomatic cars can be registered through Foreign Ministry only and Embassies know procedures
  • Customs has book of car values and will use this as minimum if declared value drops below customs book valuations.

When moving or shipping household goods or motor vehicles overseas to the Latvia, below are the duty and tax guidelines:

  • Cars under 7 years + 1600 cc Petrol or + 1800 cc Diesel 10% duty + VAT at 10%.
  • Cars over 7 years old + 1600 cc petrol or 1800 cc diesel VAT only 18%
  • Temporary Import is possible. 2% deposit is to be made to Riga Customs together with application for temporary import. Maximum temporary import is 1 year.
  • Diplomatic cars can be registered through Foreign Ministry only and Embassies know procedures
  • Customs has book of car values and will use this as minimum if declared value drops below customs book valuations.
  • Used household goods or personal effects are free of duty and VAT provided that the importer will either accompany or arrive in Latvia.

If you are moving your household, commercial goods or motor vehicles to Preili, Ludza, Vilani or to another other city, please give us a call to go over any questions on documentation.

The regulations are subject to change without notice. Our company is not liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.