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08/04/2025

All citizens of the EU Member States, including Latvia, need an electronic travel authorization (ETA) for short-term entry to the UK from April 2, 2025.

Sākot no 2025. gada 2. aprīļa visiem Latvijas 🇱🇻 pilsoņiem, lai ieceļotu un uzturētos īstermiņā (līdz 6 mēnešiem) Apvienotajā Karalistē 🇬🇧, pirms došanās ceļā jāsaņem elektroniska ieceļošanas atļauja - electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
❗️ Pieteikties ETA saņemšanai var no 2025. gada 5. marta.
❗️ ETA nepieciešama ikvienam, neatkarīgi no vecuma. To iespējams pieteikt arī citu personu vietā (piemēram, bērnu, vecvecāku u.c.).
❗️ Maksa par ETA pieteikumu pašlaik noteikta 10 GBP un lēmums tiks pieņemts vidēji 3 darba dienu laikā. No 9. aprīļa maksa būs 16 GBP.
❗️ ETA tiks piesaistīta personas pasei un būs derīga 2 gadus (vai līdz pases derīguma termiņa beigām, ja pase kļūst ceļošanai nederīga ātrāk kā 2 gadus kopš ETA izsniegšanas).
❗️ ETA nepieciešama arī ieceļojot Apvienotajā Karalistē tranzītā.

ETA nav nepieciešama personām ar settled vai pre-settled statusu un tiem, kam ieceļošanai Apvienotajā Karalistē vajadzīga vīza (tostarp Latvijas nepilsoņiem). Tāpat ETA neattiecas uz Apvienotās Karalistes un Īrijas pilsoņiem, kā arī Īrijā, Gērnsijā, Džērsijā un Menas salā pastāvīgi dzīvojošām personām (uzrādot rezidenci apliecinošu dokumentu), kuras Apvienotajā Karalistē ieceļo no šīm teritorijām.
ℹ️ Papildu informācija pieejama Apvienotās Karalistes valdības mājaslapā - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta
🎥 Video pamācība par ETA pieteikšanu - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG1zaOMl63M

Latvijas Republikas Ārlietu ministrija
Ārlietu ministrijas Konsulārais departaments

02/04/2025

Travel plans changed? airBaltic's new feature lets you adjust your booking in a snap!

10/03/2025

Cytric Easy transforms the business travel experience for everyone:
✅Book never leaving your day-to-day applications and save time
✅Reduce CO2 and save money by booking shared ride with your colleagues
✅Use AI assistant

04/03/2025

Baltic Travel Group just turned 25! 🎉It's all down to the hard work, passion, and awesome teamwork. Let's go, next 25! 🥳

03/03/2025

WOW! Latvia just made Oscar history! 🏆

24/02/2025

The Latvian airline airBaltic has officially become the first European airline to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet for free onboard its Airbus A220-300 fleet.
Use the internet above the clouds and enjoy many new possibilities:
Work – participate in meetings, answer emails and continue working;
Connect with friends and family – make calls or send messages without limits;
Capture the moment – share photos and videos on social networks;
Plan a trip – book hotels, transfers or activities during the flight;
Shop online – shop or order a meal when you return home;
Don’t miss anything – watch live games, stream videos or buy concert tickets before they sell out.
The first commercial flight, where airBaltic passengers had access to free high-speed Starlink internet, was scheduled for February 21 from Riga to Munich, Germany.

21/02/2025

AirBaltic grandiozā lidojumu izpārdošana!
Ielido pavasarī par super izdevīgām cenām – sākot no 33 €
Lidojumi uz 70+ galamērķiem par viszemākajām cenām.
Rezervē: 18.02.-06.03.2025.
Ceļo: 17.03.-14.12.2025.

18/02/2025

Great news! Riga has been voted the 2nd Best Destination in Europe 2025 by European Best Destinations a significant climb from last year's 6th place!

Welcome to the ultimate guide to the Best Destinations in Europe 2025, chosen by over 1 million travelers from 172 countries. Discover the most voted places for city breaks in Europe, nature escapes, and sunny holidays that promise unforgettable experiences for couples, families, or solo travelers.....

17/02/2025

Travelers Are Increasingly Turning to AI
Along with all of those industries, Generative AI is also having a profound impact on travel. A newly released report from Phocuswright shows that not only is GenAI being rapidly adopted by travelers, but these same travelers are also very happy with the results of such technological developments. The top use for GenAI over the coming year among travelers will be to gather ideas about where to go.
Some of the additional ways consumers foresee using GenAI in the travel process include:
• Comparing and choosing things to do (55%)
• Putting together an itinerary (54%)
• Getting ideas about things to do (52%)
• Researching hotels and short-term rentals (49%)
• Researching car rentals (43%)
With these sorts of statistics in mind, Phocuswright says its main trend for 2025 is the "significant shift of travel intent into generative chat and search environments, with the anticipation that a meaningful number of bookings will occur there in the next year or two."

11/02/2025

Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways is establishing an operations management center in Latvia and its long-term plan is to launch transatlantic flights from Riga to the USA, the Ministry of Economics (EM) said on February 10.
The Riga-New York route is part of the airline's long-term vision. However, for this to become a reality, a number of prerequisites need to be met. One of these preconditions is good cooperation with partners in Latvia and the Baltic States, the EM said.
Norse Atlantic Airways plans to create 80 new jobs at its international business center in Latvia.
The Riga office will complement the airline's existing offices in Norway, the UK, France, and the US, the Ministry of Economics said.

Šodien, 10. februārī, tikšanās laikā ar ekonomikas ministru Viktoru Valaini un Latvijas Investīciju un attīstības aģentūras (LIAA) direktori Ievu Jāgeri, Norse…

04/02/2025

International Tourism Fair Balttour 2025 will open its doors in Ķīpsala International Expo Centre on 7-9 February. Balttour is the largest tourism fair in the Baltic states. It is organized annually to mark the beginning of the new tourism season and create a festive mood for both industry professionals and potential travelers.

07/01/2025

Here are travel trends that will shape 2025! ✈️

• Noctourism: Travel experiences at night, such as late-opening museums, bioluminescent beaches, and northern lights watching.
• Calmcations: Holidays focused on creating a sense of tranquility, with a focus on noise reduction.
• Travel meets AI: Travel tech companies are using generative AI to help with trip planning, such as creating itineraries and sorting baggage at airports.
• The return of the holiday romance: A rise in group and solo travel opportunities is making it easier for people to meet new people while traveling.
• Off-the-beaten-track goes mainstream: Tourists are looking for destinations that are not as crowded, with some popular choices including Uzbekistan, East Africa's islands, and Milton Keynes.
• Coolcations and off-season safaris: Climate change is causing people to look for cooler destinations to travel to, with northern Europe becoming a more popular choice.

27/09/2024

Happy World Tourism Day!

🌍✈️ Happy International Tourism Day from Baltic Travel Group! ✈️🌍

Today, we celebrate the dynamic world of tourism—an industry that fuels economies, creates connections, and occasionally causes us to question our packing skills. 😉🧳

As a trusted leader in travel, we’re dedicated to turning challenges into opportunities, itineraries into experiences, and “flight delayed” into “let’s find a great lounge.” 🛫✨

Cheers to our partners, clients, and fellow travel enthusiasts who keep the world moving—one booking at a time. And remember, at the end of the day, travel is the best investment... unless you count the airport coffee. ☕️

Let’s keep exploring, innovating, and maybe someday mastering the art of packing light. 📈🗺️

29/07/2024

Due to strong winds today, there may be changes to the Riga Airport flight schedule. We urge passengers to stay updated with the latest information!

Spēcīgā vēja dēļ šodien ir iespējamas izmaiņas RIX Riga Airport lidojumu sarakstā - aicinām pasažierus sekot līdzi aktuālajai informācijai un lidojuma izmaiņu gadījumā sazināties ar savām aviokompānijām!

Due to strong winds today, there may be changes to the Riga Airport flight schedule. We urge passengers to stay updated with the latest information!

24/07/2024

Latvia in the Top 10 Most Powerful Passports for 2024! 🌍✈️
The Singapore passport tops the list, offering visa-free access to 195 destinations! 🥇
Other top contenders:
• 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇪🇸 Spain (192 destinations)
• 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇸🇪 Sweden (191 destinations)
• 🇬🇧 UK, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇩🇰 Denmark (190 destinations)
• 🇱🇻 Latvia (184 destinations)
The global mobility gap is growing, with Afghanistan at the bottom, offering access to just 26 destinations. 🛂
Travel safe and enjoy exploring! 🌐

19/07/2024

Rīgas lidosta pašlaik strādā ierastā režīmā, taču globālo IT traucējumu dēļ ir iespējamas izmaiņas lidojumu sarakstā, reisu kavēšanās un atcelšana. Aicinām pasažierus sekot līdzi aktuālajai informācijai un lidojumu izmaiņu gadījumā sazināties ar savām aviokompānijām.

Riga Airport is currently operating as usual, but due to global IT disruptions, flight schedule changes, delays and cancellations are possible. Passengers are recommended to keep up-to-date with the latest information and contact their airlines in case of flight changes.

11/07/2024

The Latvian national airline airBaltic has announced three new routes from Riga (Latvia) to Innsbruck (Austria), Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt).
Flights to Innsbruck will be operated once a week on Sundays, starting on December 22.
Flights to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh the airline will now operate as scheduled flights to both destinations twice a week.

31/03/2024

Happy Easter!