About British Embassy Riga
5, J.Alunana iela
Riga
LV 1010
Latvia
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/latvia/british-embassy-riga
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (lunch 1pm to 2 pm)
2024 public holidays
| Day | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Friday 29 March | Good Friday |
| Monday 1 April | Easter Monday |
| Wednesday 1 May | Day of Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia |
| Monday 6 May | Latvia’s Independence Declaration Day (in lieu of 4th May) |
| Friday 24 May | King’s Birthday privilege day |
| Monday 27 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday 24 June | Summer solstice – Jāņi Day |
| Monday 26 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Monday 18 November | Latvia’s National Day |
| Tuesday 24 December | Christmas Eve |
| Wednesday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Thursday 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Tuesday 31 December | New Year’s Eve |
Visa services
All visa enquiries are now provided by an external commercial partner.
Visa applications to travel to the UK must be made in advance online through the TLS Contact website
Should you need to contact UK Visas & Immigration (including status updates, supporting documents and guidance) please visit the UKVI website