Overview

• The cabinet approved the measure on October 7 with the ban running through October 31, 2026.
• Latvia’s State Border Guard was ordered to block one-off organized buses at the Grebnevo, Terehovo and Paternieki checkpoints.
• The restriction applies to all operators regardless of the country where the company or vehicle is registered.
• Regular scheduled routes remain permitted under existing permits with passenger registration and checks.
• The ban targets excursions, sports trips and other organized group tours, with authorities pointing to a sharp rise in resident travel to Russia in 2024.