USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES
| Expressions of politeness | Useful words |
| Thank you – Paldies Please/ Good day/afternoon – Labdien Good evening – Labvakar Hello/greetings – Sveiki Good-bye/see you again – Uz redzēšanos Cheers! – Priekā! | Yes – Jā No – Nē Taxi – Taksometrs Bus/coach – Shop – Veikals Police – Policija Currency exchange – Valūtas maiņa Hotel – Viesnīca |
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GENERAL EMERGENCY AND FIRST HELP
Where to seek for help
The single emergency Hotline number 112 will provide information on what to do in certain situations, or connect you to the appropriate service – emergency medical, fire department, natural gas emergency, or the police. The number 112 is toll-free and reachable from land lines as well as from mobile phones.
Information Hotline
The Hotline 1188 provides information about business addresses, hours, service providers, state institutions, public transport timetables, concerts and events, the location of the nearest service provider, as well as all vital tourism information – about accommodations, museums, attractions, restaurants and cafes, and medical centers. The Hotline is reachable 24 hours per day. Information is provided in Latvian, Russian, and English.
Tourist Police in Riga
Riga Municipal Police has a
Medical help
If you are an EU citizen who requires medical attention while in Latvia, make sure that the medical centre accepts the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC confirms the right to receive the necessary and/or emergency medical treatment to the same extent as would be received by a local resident.
If you are not an EU citizen and do not have an EHIC card, but require emergency medical assistance, you will have to pay the full cost of the services. Acquiring a travel insurance policy is recommended.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
You can:
- Exchange currency in banks
- Use TransferWise currency converter
- Go to currency exchange services