British Embassy
Riga
Riga
The British Embassy in Riga maintains and develops relations between the UK and Latvia.
We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Latvia.
You can access UK government services while in Latvia,
Read the latest information on the rights and status of UK nationals living in Europe and our practical guide to Living in Latvia.
Urgent assistance
If you’re travelling in Latvia, see our Latvia travel advice.
If you are in Latvia and you need advice which is not covered by reading our travel advice then you can contact us online
If you are in Latvia and you need urgent help, call 00 371 67774700 (the phone line is available 24/7). Please stay on the line and select the option for ‘calling about an emergency involving a British national’ to speak to an officer. If you’re in the UK and worried about a British person in Latvia, call 020 7008 5000 (24/7, 365 days a year).
Get an emergency travel document
You can apply for an emergency travel document if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
Apply online for an emergency travel document
If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.
If you are travelling in more than 3 weeks, check if you can get a new or replacement passport in time to travel.
If you are not a British citizen or have not had a British passport before
If you’re not sure, check if you’re a British citizen
If you’re not a British citizen but think you may be eligible, contact us to apply for an emergency travel document.
Other consular services
Notarial and documentary services
See the full list of notarial and documentary services we provide.
Consular fees
We charge fees for some of our services. See the full list of consular fees in Latvia.
Our people
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Deputy Head of Mission, Latvia
Contact us
British Embassy Riga
5, J.Alunana iela
Riga
LV 1010
Latvia
Telephone
+371 6777 4700 / +44 20 7008 5000
Fax
+371 6777 4707
Use our contact form for consular enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-riga
Consular assistance is available 24/7 by phone or online.
For enquiries that are not about consular issues, email britishembassy.riga@fcdo.gov.uk