Sending a postcard to Latvia
Facts checked
Mailing a postcard from the US to Latvia costs $1.75: one USPS Global Forever stamp, the same price as every other country. USPS has charged $1.75 since July 12, 2026. With Paper Plane Post, $7 covers the printed 4×6 photo postcard, the postage and the mailing. We print your card in the US and mail it from there, and our delivery estimate is 1–3 weeks to Latvia. USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail, and international postcards can’t be tracked.
How to address it
Mail to Latvia uses this layout. Write the country last, in capitals.
Recipient name
Street address
Province
CITY, LV-1073
LATVIA
- Postal code: required, written like LV-1073, LV-1000.
- Province: optional.
What USPS says about Latvia
- No customs form, unless the mail holds goods.
Of the items USPS prohibits to Latvia, these could apply to a postcard:
- “Publications harmful to young people; works contrary to public order; obscene or immoral articles.”
USPS lists no service disruptions for Latvia, as of .
See what it costs to make one yourself, with a printed card and a stamp.
Questions
How much does it cost to send a postcard to Latvia from the US?
$1.75 for one USPS Global Forever stamp, the same as every other country. With Paper Plane Post it’s $7 for the printed photo postcard, the postage and the mailing.
How long does a postcard take to get to Latvia?
USPS publishes no delivery standard for international mail. Paper Plane Post’s estimate is 1–3 weeks to Latvia.
Can I track a postcard to Latvia?
No. USPS offers no tracking on international postcards, so nobody can track one, whether you mail it yourself or Paper Plane Post does.
Does a postcard to Latvia need a customs form?
No. USPS requires no customs form for mail to Latvia unless it holds goods, and a postcard with a message on it is correspondence.
How do I address a postcard to Latvia?
Write it on separate lines in this order: Recipient name, then Street address, then Province, then CITY, LV-1073. Put LATVIA on the last line in capitals. Include the postal code.