Latvia — Insurance

Standard travel insurance is sufficient; EU/UK visitors can use EHIC/GHIC for state emergency care, but note that most policies exclude claims arising from heavy intoxication, which matters in a stag-party city. Riga's emergency care is good by regional standards.

For sexual health, state-funded HIV prevention points in Riga offer free, anonymous rapid HIV testing, and private dermatovenerology clinics and laboratories provide fast paid STI panels without referral. If you need PEP after a high-risk exposure, the state infectology centre at Riga East University Hospital is the place to go — within 72 hours.