Latvia plans to keep restrictions on Russian and Belarusian citizens until end of 2027

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is responsible for the country's foreign and visa policy, has proposed extending until 31 December 2027 the restrictions on accepting visa applications and on entry into Latvia for citizens of Russia and Belarus.

The proposal is set out in rules drafted by the ministry and published on the legal acts draft portal. If the rules are adopted, the current arrangements could remain in place for almost another year and a half.

The source does not describe in detail which restrictions are currently in force or which groups of people they affect. It also does not say when the rules are due to be considered and approved.