Latvia Post
Nestled on the Baltic Sea, Latvia relies on its national postal service, Latvia Post (Latvijas Pasts), to connect its communities and facilitate its ties with the rest of Europe and beyond. As the official state-owned postal operator, Latvijas Pasts is a modern enterprise that has significantly expanded its services beyond traditional mail to meet the demands of the digital age, playing a crucial role in connecting Latvian citizens and businesses domestically and internationally.
What is Latvia Post?
Latvijas Pasts (Latvia Post) is the official national postal operator of the Republic of Latvia. It is a state-owned joint-stock company responsible for providing universal postal services throughout the country. With a history that reflects Latvia’s diverse past, the modern Latvijas Pasts has continuously evolved, adapting its services and infrastructure to the changing needs of the Latvian population and its economy.
Latvia Post is a full member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU), which is fundamental to its international operations. This membership ensures adherence to global postal standards, facilitating seamless mail and parcel exchange with postal services in other UPU member countries worldwide. Beyond its traditional mail and parcel delivery functions, Latvia Post has diversified into offering a wide array of financial services, express courier services (via EMS), and various retail and digital offerings through its extensive network of post offices and parcel lockers, positioning itself as a modern logistics and service provider.
Services Offered by Latvia Post
Latvia Post offers a comprehensive suite of services catering to individuals, businesses, and government entities:
- Mail Services:
- Standard letter mail (domestic and international)
- Registered mail (Ierakstīta vēstule) for secure delivery with proof of sending and receipt
- Express mail for faster domestic delivery
- International Express Mail Service (EMS) for expedited international shipments
- Printed matter and small packets
- Parcel Services:
- Domestic parcel delivery with various speed options
- International parcel delivery
- Cash on Delivery (Pēcmaksas sūtījums) for e-commerce transactions
- Collection from Post offices, postal agencies, or parcel lockers (Pakomāti)
- Returns services
- Financial Services:
- Domestic and international money transfers
- Payment of utility bills, taxes, and other public fees
- Pension and social benefit payments
- Savings services
- E-commerce Logistics: Comprehensive solutions for online businesses, including fulfillment, warehousing, and last-mile delivery, utilizing their extensive network and modern infrastructure.
- Retail Services: Offering a range of products including stationery, packaging materials, and lottery tickets at post office branches.
- Digital Services: Online postage, electronic notifications, and advanced tracking.
Latvia Post boasts an extensive network of post offices, postal agencies, and parcel lockers across Latvia, ensuring broad accessibility and convenience for its customers.
Latvia Post Tracking
Tracking is a crucial feature for Latvia Post’s parcel and registered mail services, providing transparency and allowing customers to monitor their shipments.
Tracking Number Format: Latvia Post tracking numbers typically follow the standard UPU (Universal Postal Union) format for international postal items, which is 13 characters long:
- Two capital letters (indicating the service type, e.g., “RR” for registered mail, “CP” for parcels, “EE” for EMS)
- Nine digits
- Two capital letters representing the country code (“LV” for Latvia) Example: RR123456789LV (Registered Mail), CP987654321LV (Parcel), EE123456789LV (EMS)
For purely domestic services, the tracking number might be a different format, often a string of digits, but for international compatibility, the UPU standard is consistently applied.
How to Track Your Latvia Post Shipment:
- Official Latvia Post Website: The most reliable place to track your shipment is on the official Latvijas Pasts website (pasts.lv). Look for the “Izsekot sūtījumu” (Track Shipment) or “Tracking” section.
- Enter Tracking Number: Input your tracking number into the designated field.