Latvian sanctions against Belarus

Main sanctions imposed by Latvia against Belarus

1. Prohibition for vehicles with Belarusian license plates
   Starting July 16, 2024, Latvia prohibits entry into its national territory for passenger vehicles registered in Belarus. This prohibition is part of the eighth package of EU sanctions against Belarus. Reuters+3fm.gov.lv+3mfa.gov.lv+3

   • Exemptions: diplomatic and consular vehicles are excluded from this prohibition. fm.gov.lv

2. Implementation of EU sanctions
   Latvia implements the European-level sanctions approved in various restrictive packages involving Belarus. These include: mfa.gov.lv+3mfa.gov.lv+3lvportals.lv+3

   • Prohibitions on exporting weapons and materials that can be used for internal repression. mfa.gov.lv

   • Restrictions on luxury goods, dual-use items, and other goods/services that could strengthen the regime's military or internal control capabilities. mfa.gov.lv

   • Personal sanctions: entry ban into the EU, asset freezes for individuals/entities involved in human rights violations or non-free elections. mfa.gov.lv+1

3. Additional national measures

   • Legal prosecutions for sanction violations, such as prohibited exports to Belarus. Duane Morris Blogs

   • Stricter controls at borders, customs, and transport authorities to prevent evasion of sanctions. lvportals.lv+2investinlatvia.org+2

   • Restrictions on residence permits and visas for Belarusian citizens, except in humanitarian, study, work, or family cases. investinlatvia.org+1

4. Financial sanctions

   • Asset freezes for sanctioned individuals/entities. mfa.gov.lv+1

   • Prohibition of financial transactions with individuals/banks/companies from Belarus included in EU lists.