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LGBTQ+ travel in Latvia

Capital: RigaLatvian, Russian, LithuanianUpdated October 2026
LegalLegal status

Is Latvia LGBTQ+ friendly?

Partnership registration since 2024, but society is conservative. Riga has a small scene; discretion is common outside the capital.

LGBTQ+ laws

Status
Same-sex relationships legalYes
Same-sex marriageNo
Civil unions or partnershipsYes
Legal gender changeYes
Anti-discrimination lawPartial

LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Latvia

PlaceRating
Riga3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet
Jūrmala3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet

LGBTQ+ friendly by place

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