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)
2025 public holidays
| Day | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 1 January | New Year’s Day |
| Friday 18 April | Good Friday |
| Monday 21 April | Easter Monday |
| Thursday 1 May | Day of Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia |
| Monday 5 May | Latvia’s Independence Declaration Day (in lieu of 4th May) |
| Monday 26 May | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Monday 23 June | Summer solstice – Līgo Day |
| Tuesday 24 June | Summer solstice – Jāņi Day |
| Monday 25 August | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Tuesday 18 November | Latvia’s National Day |
| Wednesday 24 December | Christmas Eve |
| Thursday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Friday 26 December | Boxing Day |
| Wednesday 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.
Should you need to contact UK Visas & Immigration (including status updates, supporting documents and guidance) please visit the UKVI website